PEAS 
A. E. Wriix1nson 
Extension Instructor, Department of Vegetable Gardening, Cornell University, 
Ithaca, N. Y. 
Peas have been known for centuries, being common among the 
early Greeks and Romans. At the present time they are widely 
distributed, being found as a native in Europe and_prob- 
ably in all parts of the United States. The crop is particularly 
popular in the northern sections of the United States, where it 
Fie. 457.—Tre GRApUS oR Prosperity PEA. OWE oF THE EARLIEST LARGE- 
GROWING WRINKLED VARIETIES. Pops ARE VERY ABUNDANT AND WELL- 
FILLED 
grows at its best. The requirements of this crop are, a cool tem- 
perature and abundant moisture. This undoubtedly accounts 
for its fine growth in the northern sections of the United States. 
SOILS 
Regarding the different soils for this crop, a non-acid clay soil 
or a silty loam seems to be best for the late varieties, whereas a 
sandy loam is seemingly best for all early varieties. On muck 
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