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nearly as early as the Frames, and a most valuable acqui- 

 sition. 



Stem four feet high. The pods are three Fairbeard's 

 inches long, and contain from six to seven co^Garf 

 peas, which are of good size, but not so sweet 

 as those of the Champion of England. The ripe seed is 

 somewhat oval, and of a pale olive-green color. 



The variety is a day or two earlier than the last 

 named. 



Plant three feet in height ; the pods are Flack's Im- 

 numerous, varying from twelve to eighteen, co?*Gard. 

 generally produced in pairs, and contain 

 from six to eight very large ovate peas. The ripe seed 

 is blue. 



Plants from seed sown May 1 blossomed June 28, and 

 pods were plucked for the table July 15. 



It is one of the most prolific peas in cultivation ; grows 

 to a convenient height ; and, whether considered for private 

 gardens or for market supplies, is one of the most valuable 

 varieties which has been introduced for years. 



Plant from six to seven feet high ; the pods General 

 number from ten to fourteen on each plant, ^SfoSn?' 

 and contain eight very large peas, which are 

 of a deep, dull green color. The ripe seed is white and 

 olive mixed. 



This is a valuable acquisition, and was evidently pro- 

 cured from the Ne Plus Ultra ; but it is a more robust 

 grower, and produces much larger pods. 



The plant continues growing, blooming, and podding till 

 late in the season ; and, when this is in the full vigor of 

 growth, the Ne Plus Ultra is ripening off. The peas, when 

 cooked, are of a fine, bright green, and unlike those of any- 

 other variety. 



