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VEGETABLE GARDENING. 



it will often do well when sown in the latter part of summer for 

 use in autumn. 



The Canning of Peas is an important industry in some sec- 

 tions and could be more generally introduced into this section to 

 advantage. In sowing peas for canneries it is the practice in 

 some sections t- sow them with a common grain drill, leaving a 

 path between each strip for the pickers. 



Varieties. — Of the many varieties only a few of the best are 

 referred to here. For very early use, almost every seedman has a 

 strain of smooth, round peas, which he sends out under his own 

 peculiar name. The early sorts are generally derived from the 

 old Daniel O'Rourke, and among them are varieties known as the 

 First and Best, Earliest of All and Improved Extra Early. As a 

 rule, these should be used for first planting only, to be followed 

 by plantings of the wrinkled sorts. 



American Wonder is a very dwarf early pea of unsur- 

 passed quality and very hardy for a wrinkled sort. A rich soil 

 and extra cultivation are required to get the best results from it. 

 If only one variety is to be grown, this is perhaps the best to 

 plant. 



Stratagem. — Very productive and 

 justly very popular, having remarl:- 

 ably large pods filled with rich, sweet 

 peas. It does better on light than on 

 heavy soils. 



Yorkshire Hero. — An excellent 

 variety. 



Marrowfat. — Among the most pop- 

 ular of the old varieties. 



Champion of England. — A tall 

 growing, popular sort, of best quality, 

 that does best when supported by 

 brush or wire netting. Late. 



Telephone. — Of excellent quality. 

 Pods and seeds large. One of the 

 most productive and, consequently, very popv.lar. Late. 



Fig-ure 83— Dwarf Okra. 



