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much for the stronger growers. Thin out the seed- 

 lings early if the seeds are sown thickly. 



Third Division. In this division several of the best 

 kinds mentioned in the earlier or second section are 

 suitable if the soil is heavy or the position late. For 

 instance, in the northern part of the country, the last 

 half a dozen varieties named would do well, and much 

 the same routine is necessary as regards sowing, but 

 in some seasons the weather is not suitable. Always 

 sow early in June for a large supply in autumn, rather 

 than late in July. From May to the beginning of July 

 is the best time to sow the Main Crop varieties, and the 

 plants from June-sown seed in land prepared as advised 

 do not fail so often as when sown later. It must be 

 remembered, however, that in thin, light and gravelly 

 soils, and a parching summer, with little or no mois- 

 ture, even the most skilful culture fails to produce 

 proper results. Choose strong-growing varieties, those 

 that do not produce the crop all at once, that is, give 

 one supply and all is over. Any of the Ne Plus Ultra 

 type are the most suitable for the season named, and 

 though the plant is six feet high it crops splendidly 

 when given ample food in July and August, and even 

 much later in the north. Such varieties as Autocrat, 

 a grand Main Crop Pea, Alderman, Gladstone, Sharp's 

 Queen, British Queen, Continuity, Windsor Castle 

 Marrowfat, Exhibition Marrowfat, the Reading Giant 

 and Quite Content, are the best of Peas for the season 

 named, that is, to give a supply from July to September. 



Late Peas. Probably it is more difficult to grow 



