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larger yield of pods in the second planting than in the first, had about 
two peas less in the pods, while the Kentish Invicta, with about the 
same surplus of pods, gave one and one-half more peas to the pod. 
While we note there is a variety difference which is well marked, 
yet we cannot fail to perceive that no one planting is sufficient to 
furnish data from which we may safely generalize as to the permanent 
differences and qualities between the various sorts. . 
SYNONYMS, 
A careful observation leads us to believe that seven catalogue varie- 
ties of peas are, in reality, but one and the same variety. We present 
an abstract of our notes in tabular form so that the reader may ex- 
amine the evidence and corroborate our opinion. ‘The seed planted 
of these seven names was obtained from six different sources ; and 
with the exception of two of the samples were of unknown age and 
history. Had we known them to be of the same variety, we could 
hardly have expected more uniform results. Reference to our experi- 
ment with early and late pods from the same variety will show that a 
difference in earliness of five days resulted from the selection of pods; — 
while our experiment with well and poorly filled pods showed a differ- 
enee in the yield of almost five hundred pods in 100 plants. If such~ 
differences are possible in seed known to be of the same variety and to 
have been grown under like conditions, it is not surprising that the © 
slight difference noted in the table should have appeared in the results 
from seven different samples of seed. We have reliable testimony that 
the character of the soil may have an influence upon the growth of 
the pea plant that will extend through more than one generation. 
This might readily account for the fact that the vines of Henderson’s 
First of All were slightly more dwarf than in the other samples. 
The descriptive-notes in the column for remarks are so nearly alike 
in the different plantings, that one sample answers for all. 
Our notes also indicate that the peas known as Day’s Karly Sunrise 
and Eugenia have a very striking similarity, the only difference being 
that the latter was slightly more prolific. 
The Blue Imperial and Dwarf Blue Imperial are unquestionably 
identical, as are also Carter’s Premium Gem and Premium Gem. We 
have indications that some other names are synonyms, but we shall 
await further trial before decision, 

