260 VEGETABLE GROWING PROJECTS 



also divided into two groups, the smooth-seeded and the wrinkled- 

 seeded. Each of these groups and the sugar peas occur in tall, 

 dwarf, and half-dwarf forms. In general the smooth-seeded 

 varieties mature earlier and the wrinkled-seeded later. The 

 former are more hardy. Dwarf and half-dwarf forms ripen 

 earlier than the tall sorts. 



1. What provision do peas have for climbing ? 



2. What parts of the plant show clearly all family relationship ? 



3. How do garden peas and field peas differ ? 



4. Which types of shelling peas mature early ? Late ? 



Project Outline 



1. Why grow peas ? — The pea is one of the most popular 

 vegetables grown in America. The sweet, tender, fresh peas are 

 a delicacy on any table, and their culture may be profitable 

 wherever markets are available. They give quick cash returns, 

 and the early crop is harvested in ample time to follow with beans, 



