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are seldom planted before the first of April, and 

 some seasons as late as the middle of the month. A 

 few years ago my brothera shipped, fi-om Charles- 

 ton, Peas on the fourteenth of April, and they 

 reached New York when we were sowing our early 

 crop. 



AVith Peas, the list of varieties is a long one — 

 but there are a few well-known kinds that are gen- 

 eral favorites. 



Philadelphia Extea Eaelt is the best early 

 variety that we have tested, both for garden and field- 

 culture. It is more productive, of better quality, 

 and several days earlier than the Daniel O'Rourke, 

 when planted along side, and with the same treat- 

 ment. 



Daniel O'Eoueke.— The vines of this kind will 

 not average more than two feet high. It has been a 

 favorite market variety, because all the pods fill out 

 about the same time, enabling the gardener to gather 

 the crop in two or three pickings. 



Tom Thumb is gro^ra in private gardens on 

 account of its requiring no " brushing." The vines 

 only grow about eight or ten inches high. The 

 yield is large, but the Peas are of medium quality. 

 "We sow this kind late, and it does equally well as 

 when sown early. 



McLean's Little Gem is in habits similar to the 

 Tom Thumb, but in quality far superior. 



Bishop's Long Pod is a favorite sort in many 

 sections for family use. The pods are large and 

 abundant. The vines are not inclined to grow very 

 tall. It is a good varietur to foUow the early kinds. 



