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stating the number of varieties produced in an abundant supply 

 for a family of ordinary size at small cost from a piece of ground 

 one hundred and twenty feet in length by seventy-five in breadth, 

 have transcribed from my memorandum book the following, with 

 a few remarks on some that, in this section, are not generally 

 cultivated : 



March 21th. — Sowed in double rows '^ Prince Albert," " Cedo 

 nulli," "Early Emperor," " Hairbeard's Champion of England," 

 and " Carter's Victoria " Peas. 



The " Prince Albert" is the earliest variety with which I am 

 acquainted, fruiting a few days in advance of the " Cedo nulli," 

 both of which are desirable for early table use. 



The " Early Emperor " comes in a week or ten days later, pro- 

 ducing larger fruit, and yielding much more abundantly. It is 

 the best of the early varieties for general cultivation. 



The " Champion of England," justly celebrated for its many 

 fine qualities, is for general use superior to all the others I have 

 grown, moderately early, very prolific, full size, and excellent 

 flavor, it will meet the expectations of any who may grow it. 

 The vines, however, are lengthy, attaining in good ground, 7.8 

 feet, and should be well sodded, or else in garden cultivation, it 

 will prove troublesome. 



" Carter's Victoria " is a late variety, vine extensive, stout and 

 branching. The seed should be sown six to eight inches apart 

 in the drills. Fruit large, well-flavored, and good for a succeeding 

 crop. 



March 27 th. Planted " Windsor Beans" between rows of peas, 

 which are four feet apart. 



However much prized in Great Britain, where it is the prin- 

 cipal table bean, with us, in the possession of so many others bet- 

 ter adapted to our climate, and so much superior, their cultiva- 

 tion, especially where ground is an object, had as well be omit- 

 ted. 



