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peas that can possibly be produced are treated in this 
manner, and the extra size of peas and pods fully com- 
pensates for the deficiency in numbers. 
Early Dwarf Varieties — 
William Hurst, 12 to 15 in. high. 
English Wonder, 20 to 24 in. high. 
Early Taller Varieties — 
William the First, ft. 
Gradus, 3 ft. 
May Queen, 2 \ ft. 
Second Early — 
Stratagem, 2 ft, 
Prince of Wales, 3 ft. 
Early Duke, 3^ ft. 
Duke of York, 3^ ft. 
Main-crop and Late Varieties — 
Alderman, 5 ft. 
Duke of Albany, 5 ft. 
Veitch’s Perfection, 3 ft. 
Autocrat, 4 ft. 
The Gladstone, 3! ft. 
BROAD BEANS 
Broad Beans are found in most gardens, and when well 
grown form a very excellent vegetable. They are not, 
however, appreciated by everyone. 
A good strong loamy soil is most suitable for growing 
the finest crop, but Broad Beans succeed fairly well in 
almost any good garden soil. They seldom succeed well if 
the soil is very light, unless they are sown in the autumn 
or very early spring. The soil should be thoroughly dug 
