34 CULTURE OF THE SWEET PEA 



of planting sweet peas in small circles or 

 even in clumps. Grown in this manner, 

 sweet peas may be effectively used in the 

 flower garden and in borders. The prepa- 

 ration of the soil is similar to that for the 

 other method of planting. 



Sowing in Pots for Outdoor Bloom. 

 Many English growers practice sowing in 

 pots under glass, hardening the plants in 

 frames, and planting out. From his own 

 experience, the writer is inclined to look 

 on this method with favor, especially in 

 growing high-priced novelties or varieties 

 for exhibition. 



In the greenhouse the seed may be sown 

 in February or March, Usually it is best 

 to sow about six weeks before one expects 

 to plant in the open ground. The seeds 

 are sown in three and one-half or four- 

 inch pots, using a good compost of rotted 

 sod, well-decayed manure or leaf mold, 



