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that subject. Respecting the multiplicity of names by which this 
variety is known, I can give no other cause than that I have conjec¬ 
tured, as to the Early frame. Seed white, and rather larger than 
the Early frame. 
15. Michaux ordinaire. —Grows about the same height as the 
Early Charlton, but much stronger; the leaves are also much larger 
and of a thick texture, and dark green colour, joints very distant. 
Petioles long, and the tendrils very large. Peduncles long, and the 
flowers large, comes into use a week after the Early Charltons; mo¬ 
derate bearer. Pods large, and somewhat flattened. Seed white and 
large; this variety has no particular merit, and is therefore scarcely 
deserving cultivation: 
16. Common Peas, Tail Late —Russels.—-Grows about five feet 
high, remarkably strong, branching much, with very short joints. 
Leaves very large, dark green; petioles very long, bearing large 
tendrils; peduncles long, with two flowers, which are very large ; 
pods large and broad, but do not fill well, of good quality, but is 
only a moderate bearer, and one of the latest in the collection. Seed 
rather large, and occasionally wrinkled, as in Knight's Marrow. 
17. Knoxes Dwarf. —This grows about five feet high, and is ra¬ 
ther slender. Leaves dark green and large ; petioles short, and the 
tendrils small; peduncles very short, bearing for the most part but 
one flower, though occasionally two, which are very small; pods 
roundish, small, but well filled : a good bearer. Seed middling size, 
white. 
18. D' Anveriany. —This variety much resembles Knox’s dwarf in 
its young state; but is of dwarf growth, and much stronger. Leaves 
dark green and middling size; petioles short, and the tendrils small, 
but numerous; peduncles short, and the flowers, which are small, 
for the most part in pairs ; pods rather small and roundish. A mo¬ 
derate bearer, and comes into use a few days later than Knoxes 
dwarf, of good quality ; seed white, rather small. 
19. Eastern Shore.-— Grows about five feet high, slender, and the 
joints rather short. Leaves darkish green and small; petioles long, 
the tendrils small but numerous; peduncles short, and the flowers 
very small; pods rather small, roundish, and well filled. A good 
bearer, and of good quality, but very late. Seed white, middling size. 
20. Egg Pea.— Syn. Large Egg. Bean. A strong growing va¬ 
riety, between five and six feet high, branching a little, with short 
joints. Leaves large, dark green; petioles long, with large tendrils; 
peduncles short; flowers very small; pods large, broad, and well til¬ 
led. Only a moderate bearer, and ot middling quality. Seed large, 
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