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Sown February 23. First flower opened June 2 ; was in full 
flower June 13. First slats appeared June 16. Fit for use 
July 1. 
A very inferior pea. 
8. Nimrod (Laxton). 
Plant slender, in the habit of growth and general appearance 
like Alpha. The stem is simple, 3 to 4 feet high, producing from 
seven to eight pods singly, which contain from six to eight peas, 
each of a deep green colour. Pods round, full, much curved, of a 
very deep green colour, resembling William the First. Bipe seed 
round bluish green indented. 
Sown February 23. First flower opened May 10 ; was in full 
flower May 21. First slats appeared May 26. Fit for use 
June 14. 
9. Blue Peter (Carter). 
The habit and growth are similar to that of Tom Thumb. 
Height from 1 foot to IJ. Pods large, broad, of a fine green 
colour, from eight to ten being produced on each stem. They 
contain from five to six large peas generally ; but they frequently 
fill badly. Eipe seed round, blue. 
Sown February 23. First flower opened May 19 ; was in full 
flower May 27. First slats appeared May 29. Fit for use 
June 18. 
A larger form of Tom Thumb, with round blue seed. 
This received a First-class Certificate. 
10. Qriffin (Laxton). 
Plant 3 to 4 feet high. Habit, form, and colour of the pods 
resembling those of the Frame class. Stem simple, producing 
from fourteen to sixteen pods, generally in pairs, containing from 
six to seven medium-sized peas, of a pale green colour, tinged 
with darker green, giving them a very peculiar appearance. 
Flavour very inferior. Eipe seed smaU, deep mottled green, in- 
dented. 
Sown February 23. First flower opened May 16 ; was in full 
flower May 27. First slats appeared May 30. Fit for use 
June 21. 
An inferior variety. 
