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thinning out the young plants to 3 inches apart. Naturally 
they do not make such vigorous growth as those grown out 
of doors in well tilled ground; but { have had them 6 or 8 feet 
high even with ordinary attention. For those whose gardens are 
in or near towns there can be nothing more delightful than the 
cultivation of Sweet Peas in tubs. When in full bloom the plants 
make a most attractive display and excite keen admiration, and a 
firm resolve to do likewise another season from all gardening friends 
who see them. I grow my Sweet Peas in tubs along the garden 
path, for the reason that I have no room elsewhere for them, and 
a more charming avenue of blossom throughout July it would be 
difficult to imagine. When sparrows become troublesome, and this 
they are almost certain to do when the tender seedlings show 
green above the ground, it is necessary to scare them away by means 
of black thread stretched tightly across the tubs. If carefully done 
this will keep them off effectually. Little or no water is needed by 
the young Sweet Peas until perhaps the middle of April, although 
of course much depends on the weather. The point is not to give 
much water until they are well rooted. During the summer months 
the soil in the tubs gets dry very quickly, and it is most necessary 
then that the roots shall not suffer from want of water. The soil 
may need watering twice a day on hot summer days. Picking off 
the dead blossoms so as to prolong the flower display is even more 
important with plants grown in tubs than in borders, for the roots 
have not much nourishment to call upon to support any extra strain 
such as is enforced by developing seeds. As to varieties—well, any 
of the vigorous growing and free blooming sorts are suitable. 
THE BEST SWEET PEAS 
White.—Etta Dyke, Dorothy Eckford, Nora Unwin. 
Blush.—Mrs. Hardcastle Sykes. 
Red and Crimson.—King Edward VII., Queen Alexandra, 
Coccinea, 
Rose and Carmine Shades.—John Ingman. 
Pink.—Countess Spencer, Audrey Crier, Bolton’s Pink, Paradise, 
Gladys Unwin, Princess Victoria, Bobbie K. 
Blue Shades.—Lord Nelson, Brilliant Blue, Navy Blue, David R. 
Williamson, Romolo Piazzani, A. J. Cook. 
Lavender.—Lady G. Hamilton, Frank Dolby. 
AMauve.—Mrs. Walter Wright, The Marquis. 
Orange Shades.—St. George, Evelyn Byatt, Henry Eckford, 
Miss Willmott, Helen Lewis. 
Primrose Shades.—Clara Curtis, Hon. Mrs. Kenyon, Mrs. Collier 
Dora Breadmore. 
Purple Shades.—Horace J. Wright, Duke of Westminster. 
Maroon.—Black Knight, Othello, Black Michael. 
Among the fancy varieties, the following may be recommended : 
