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seel seeds, more or less angular, generally of a greenish gray colour 

 and often marbled, the seed of the species sativum being round 

 with a uniform more or less green colour. The Baladi is a coarse 

 pea almost destitute of sugar and of small demand. In coo- 

 king the fresh seed turns dark. 



Ill : Peas require a cool season and are generally sown from 

 beginning of October to about the middle of December. The plant is 

 grown on holes made on ridges ; 3 or 4 seeds are placed in each hole 

 at intervals of about 812 inches, according to the habit of the var, 

 the distance between the ridges being from 22 1/2 feet. Parti- 

 cularly the climbing kinds ought to be supported as soon as the ten- 

 drils appear, cotton stalks answering perfectly well, for the pur- 

 pose. 



The seedlings are thinned to two. 



V: For early use, the dwarf var. should be selected. For the 

 main or late crop the tall or climbing sorts, which are more produc- 

 tive, are preferred. Pinching-in the excessive growths tends to 

 make the tall var. somewhat earlier. Some var. ripen within 2 

 months from sowing while others require 3 full months to mature 

 their first crop. The period during which the plant continues pro- 

 ducing also varies much, generally lasting from 1 2 months ac- 

 cording to the sort grown, as a rule dwarf var. lasting less than 

 the tall sorts. Care is required in cutting the pods which ought 

 not to be wrenched off with the hand. 



VII : Peas whether eaten green or ripe are nutritious and who- 

 lesome. In a green state it is an excellent vegetable, highly esteemed, 

 delicate and of the easiest to digest. 



It is cooked in a variety of ways made into salad and canned. 



Not extensively consumed by natives. The straw is nutritious 

 and may be used for cattle. 



Peas must be picked before the seed-covering becomes tough and 

 coarse. When green they are at their best when perfectly fresh, 

 and should come to table within 5 or G hours from the vine. 



VII : Pea is a hardy annual and of the easiest culture. A 

 rich, deep, friable, light soil is preferable, particularly when car- 

 liness is desired. Manure is necessary, especially a calcareous one, 

 but an over-supply of Nitrogen or the use of coarse and fresh ma- 



