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in it roots up, and covering with soil and litter 

 sufficient to keep out the frost. 



Peas — Sow March i, and for succession, every 

 two weeks until June i, beginning as soon as the 

 ground can he worked. Varieties: extra early, Nott's 

 Excelsior, Daniel O'Rourke, and Gradus; second 

 early, Duke of York; medium and late. Champion 

 of England and Telephone. 



Fresh, home-grown peas in the middle of May 

 are a luxury, yet they may be had by sowing Nott's 

 Excelsior in coldframes early in March. Sow in 

 drills, which are one foot apart and two inches deep. 

 They require a cool, moist situation. After the 

 plants have attained a height of six inches, give 

 a light dressing of commercial fertilizer strewn 

 over the surface of the soil, so that it may be washed 

 in when watering. It will materially help the plants. 

 They will be ready for use in about ten weeks. 

 Peas sown after June i, may not do well; if the 

 weather is too hot they are liable to mildew. To 

 grow the best peas, give them a deep, rich loam. 

 For outdoor culture, Nott's Excelsior and Daniel 

 O'Rourke can be sown in drills which are three 

 inches deep and two feet apart; the later varieties. 

 Champion of England, Duke of York and Tele- 

 phone must not be less than four feet apart. When 

 the plants have attained a height of about six 

 inches, pull about their stems about two inches 

 of earth; the plants must be supported by chicken- 

 wire or brush. 



A few drills of radishes may be sown between 

 the peas in the frames. They will be ready for 



