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3. Omega (Laxton). 
A cross between Veitch's Perfection and Ne Plus Ultra. 
Plant robust, erect growth. Stem 2 feet 6 inches, branching. 
Foliage large, deep green. The pods are produced in pairs, from 
twenty to twenty-four on each plant. They are long, nearly 
straight, rounded in form, and very closely filled, showing the 
form of the peas through the pod, of a very deep grassy green 
colour, which is retained for a long time. They contain about 
eight very large peas, which are of a deep green colour like Ne 
Plus Ultra, and of excellent quality. Eipe seed large, deep green, 
compressed and wrinkled. 
Sown Pebruary 23. First flower opened June 9 ; was in full 
bloom June 13. First slats appeared June 16. Fit for use 
June 30. 
A very excellent, handsome, and prolific pea. Very distinct 
from all others. Keeps long in condition after being fit for use, 
and stands the dry weather well ; w ould be most appropriately 
named a Dwarf Green Ne Plus Ultra. 
Eeceived a Mrst-class Certificate, 
4. Progress (Laxton). 
A cross between Veitch's Perfection and Ne Plus Ultra. 
Eesembling Omega in every other respect, it is a day or so 
earlier and scarcely so large in pod. 
5. General WyndJiam. 
Synonym. — Boyes's Masterpiece. 
Description. — See Proc. E. H. S. vol. i. 370. 
Sown March 16. First flower opened June 13 ; was in full 
flower June 17. First slats appeared June 19. Fit for use 
July 1. 
6. Munsted Marrow. 
Plant very robust, with broader and shorter pods than Ne Plus 
Ultra, containing from six to eight very large deep-green peas. 
Eipe seed very large, deep green. Distinct in character. Comes 
into use a few days later than Ne Plus Ultra, of which it is a 
broader and shorter-podded form. 
7. Sturdy (Laxton). 
A cross between Veitch's Perfection and Ne Plus Ultra. 
