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staking at a later period. As soon as the third flower 

 can be seen pinch out the points of the growths, re- 

 move the garden netting, and apply a good mulching 

 of manure. All badly formed pods should be taken 

 away and moderate thinning practised at all times. 



The pods of exhibition Peas should be large, well 

 filled, of a good colour, and free from rust, while the 

 seeds should be of fair size, fresh, and of good colour, 

 quality and appearance. For the first sowing out- 

 doors commence the first week in April, while the last 

 should not be made later than the first week in June. 

 Rows of dwarf Peas should be six feet apart, and the 

 taller kinds about eight feet. 



For the earlier sowings choose Early Morn, a much 

 improved form of Gradus, for mid-season varieties 

 Duke of Albany, Quite Content, Alderman and 

 Edwin Beckett, and for the latest sowings Autocrat. 

 Other good late Peas are Ne Plus Ultra, The Gladstone 

 and Masterpiece. 



SAVOYS. 



These are not important for exhibition but are often 

 shown in large quantities as single dishes, and of course 

 must be included in an unlimited collection. Of their 

 value in winter one need not write, but the seed is often 

 sown and the seedlings are planted out much too early 

 to be of real service. 



After the heads have been touched by frost, the 

 flavour is much improved. As Savoys are seldom re- 



