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ploughing, whicli throws a shallow furrow from either 

 side, towards the rows of vines. In the field, the 

 rows are marked out, with a one-horse plough, three 

 feet apart, the manure applied in the furrow, then 

 the seed distributed thinly, and covered by hand- 

 hoes. The cultivation is done by horse tools, going 

 through, may be, once with the hand-hoes to take 

 out any weeds that may show themselves in the rows. 

 One bushel and a quarter of seed is enough for an 

 acre. The average return is from one hundred to 

 one hundred and twenty-five bushels per acre, and 

 gives a profit of from one hundred to one hundred 

 and fifty dollars. 



In garden-culture, to save time in " brushing," 

 Peas are sown in double rows, that is, two rows are 

 put in, only eight inches apart, and then a space of 

 two feet is left for a passage-way — one line of brush 

 will support the two rows. 



For an early crop, they should be sown as soon as 

 the ground can be worked. A slight frost does not 

 injure the vines. We have frequently had young 

 vines covered with snow, early in April, without 

 suffering any harm. 



To keep the table well supplied, a sowing should 

 be made every two or three weeks, imtil the first of 

 July. 



When planted in April, the early or main crop 

 will be ready for market or home use in July, in 

 time to make a second planting. 



Of course, the times of sowing will depend on 

 the locality. In South Carolina, Peas are sown in 

 December and January, while in New Jersey they 



