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flower May 27. Tirst slats appeared May 30. Fit for use 
June 21. 
An excellent pea for a general crop. 
# 11. Epicureun (M'Lean). 
Plant robust, of full growth. Height 3 feet, having the habit 
of Nutting's No. 1, but inferior to that variety. The pods are 
borne in pairs, from ten to twelve on each stem. They are rather 
small and not very well filled, containing only from six to eight 
peas. Excellent quality. Eipe seed white and green, wrinkled. 
Sown February 23. First flower opened May 27 ; was in full 
flower June 2. First slats appeared June 5. Fit for use 
June 21 
12. Climax. 
Synonyms. — The Claimant; Lucking's Queen of the Marrows. 
Description. — See Proc. E. H. S. vol. i. 373. 
13. Champ ion of England. 
Description. — See Proc. R. H. S. vol. i. 371. 
Sown February 23. First flower opened May 29 ; was in full 
flower June 9. First slats appeared June 12. Fit for use 
June 25. 
14. Fairbeard's Fortyfold. 
A selection of Champion of England, having large scimitar- 
shaped pods. Comes into use at the same time. 
15. CulverwelV s Early Wrinkled Marrow. 
A fine form of Champion of England, with large broad pods and 
large peas. Eipe seed large bright green. 
16. Hunting donian. 
A large-podded and very excellent form of Champion of England. 
17. Laxton's Quality. 
Plant resembling Champion of England in growth, but with 
larger foliage of a much paler green, and fully more robust. The 
flower is also large and handsome. The pods, which are produced 
in pairs from fourteen to sixteen on a plant, are very large, rounded 
in form, much curved and pointed, of a light or pale green colour. 
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