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from eighteen to twenty-four inches high. Should be 

 planted thinly, and is noted for a continuance of bearing. 



Pride of the Market, Also a new sort, strong grow- 

 ing, and a wonderful bearer. It grows only from eighteen 

 to twenty-four inches high, producing large pods of Peas 

 of exceptionally fine flavor. 



Black-Eyed and White Marrowfat, These are both 

 productive and hardy varieties, extensively grown as field 

 Peas, to be used dry. They are also, from their great 

 productiveness, grown largely in both private and mar- 

 ket gardens, but they are not of so fine flavor as most 

 other varieties. 



PEPPER. (Capsicum annuum.) 



A tropical plant, that requires to be started in hot-beds 

 or forcing-pits in the Northern States. The most com- 

 mon method is to sow in hot-beds in March, and treat in 

 all respects as directed for the cultivation of the Egg 

 Plant. Light sandy soils are rather best suited for its 

 growth, but it will grow tolerably well on any soil. 

 When cultivated for market they are planted in rows two 

 feet apart and fifteen inches between the plants. The 

 crop is only moderately profitable, but it is not grown in 

 large quantities, the main consumption of it being by the 

 pickle factories. 



The varieties are : 



Large Bell or Bull Nose, An early variet}', of mild 

 flavor, and a favorite sort both for pickling and for use 

 in the natural state. 



Sweet Mountain or Mammoth. Similar to the Bull 

 Nose, but larger and milder in flavor. Used to make 

 stuffed pickles. 



