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late potatoes, or other vegetables which will mature before the 

 end of the growing season. 



1. Do you have a satisfactory market for peas? Do you think 



they will pay you better than some other vegetables which you 

 grow? 



2. Selecting location. — W : 262. The pea thrives in a cool, 

 humid climate and in fertile soils with an abundant and constant 

 supply of moisture. The North naturally provides the best 

 conditions for this crop, though it is grown with excellent success 

 in the South when advantage is taken of the cooler months. Peas 

 do best in fairly loose, friable soils that contain a good supply 

 of humus. All things considered, the sandy loams provide the 

 best conditions. 



1. What are the best soil and climatic conditions for the growing 



of peas? W-VG: 410-411. C:334. 



2. Do you have a suitable location for growing peas ? 



3. What is the character of the soil and climate where peas are grovm 



on a large scale for canning f 



3. Classifjring and selecting varieties. — Varieties of peas 

 may be classified according to their habit of growth into dwarf, 

 half-dwarf, and tall. They may also be classified as smooth, 

 wrinkled, and edible-podded or sugar. The smooth varieties 

 are hardier than the wrinkled ones and may be planted somewhat 

 earlier. The wrinkled varieties are sweeter and better in quality 

 than the smooth type, and are especially desirable for a fancy 

 trade demanding the highest quality. 



There are many excellent varieties of peas, the following being 

 very popular : 



Extra Early Smooth Peas : Alaska and Best Extra Early. 



