THE GROWING OF VEGETABLES 



195 



not quite so hardy. In the school garden it is suggested 

 that varieties be grown which do not need brush or other sup- 

 port. By selecting different varieties and planting them at 

 different times succession, a supply of green peas may be 

 produced until late hot summer. Peas do not thrive in hot 

 weather. To plant the seed, furrows three or four inches deep 

 and three feet apart are made, and the seed is scattered in them 



Fig. 112. — Sweet peppers are prepared for the table in a number of w^ys and are 

 becoming more popular every year. (New Jersey Station.) 



and covered with a hoe or plow. The culture is similar to that 

 given to corn and beans. Varieties requiring stakes or brush 

 may be planted in double rows, one line of' support serving for 

 both rows. The soil should be rich, as good yields cannot be 

 produced on poor soil. - 



Pepper. — Garden peppers (Fig. 112) are hot-weather 

 plants. The large fleshy varieties are known as sweet peppers 

 and are found in the summer market. The small hot 

 peppers are used in soups and sauces for seasoning. The 



