SUTTON’S VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
*The Testing of Seeds Order, 1918.’ Tests made since the commencement of the last harvest, August 1919, prove that the 
germination of the Vegetable Seeds offered in this Catalogue is in every case, equal to, if not higher than, the Government Standard, 
for those kinds to which the Order refers, and the analytical purity not less than 97%, unless otherwise stated. We shall advise our 
customers of any exceptional cases that may occur. 

Seeds Supplied in Small Quantities. 
Seeds offered by the ounce are also supplied in half- and quarter-ounces, but no item is charged less than 3d. 
PACKET ONLY cannot be supplied in smaller quantities. 
Reduced Prices for Large Quantities. 
Peas, Beans, and other seeds, quoted by the quart are also supplied in pints and half-pints. 
Seeds offered by the 
To those who grow Vegetables extensively it is our invariable practice, whether requested 
to do so or not, to charge reduced rates for Peas, Beans, and other Seeds offered by measure, when any one variety is ordered by the gallon, 
peck, half-bushel, or bushel. A reduction is also made when any one kind of seed quoted by the ounce, is ordered by the j-Ib., >-Ib., or pound. 

SUTTON’S MARROWFAT PEAS. 
For descriptive and illustrated list, see pages 5 to 15. 
CULTURAL NOTES ON GARDEN PEAS. 
Under favourable conditions Peas of the finest marrowfat flavour may 
be gathered outdoors from May to November, but the regulating of supplies 
needs careful management in order that a glut at one time and a scarcity 
at another may equally be avoided. 
Preparation of the Soil. Peas make a heavy demand on the soil. 
For this reason, and also because the time that elapses between sowing the ° 
seed and gathering the produce is brief, it is imperative that the land should 
be well prepared. For the earliest crops heavy manuring is not necessary, 
unless the soilis very poor. But for main supplies and late crops it is sound 
practice to trench the ground and thoroughly incorporate a good dressing of 
well-rotted manure at the depth of the first spit. The use of wood ashes 
immediately in advance of sowing will also prove highly beneficial, for the 
Pea is a potash-loving plant. 
Method of Sowing. 
six inches wide (see illustration, figure 1), but the V-shaped drill (figure 2) 
in which the seedlings are gene- 
rally crowded injuriously is not 
satisfactory. Two inches apart 
each way is a useful distance for 
the seed, although more space 
may be given for the robust- 
growing maincrop and _ late 
varieties. It is wise policy, 
however, to sow liberally in case 
of losses through climatic con- 
ditions, birds or mice; and if 
necessary superfluous plants 
can always be withdrawn. The 
depth for the seed may vary 
from two to three inches: the 
minimum for heavy ground and 
the maximum for light land. 
Allow plenty of space between the rows; the distance may range from two 
to six feet, or about as wide apart as the height of the variety grown. 

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Early Crops. Early Peas are produced in many ways. In favourable 
districts and on dry soils, a simple method consists of sowing one or more 
of the quick-growing round-seeded varieties in November, December, and 
January. A sheltered position must be chosen, such as a border sloping to 
the south, or a narrow border by the side of a glass-house. When the 
plants have made a growth of about three inches, put short brushwood to 
support and shelter them, deferring the taller sticks until they are required. 
On fairly warm soils sow one of the early dwarf marrowfat varieties in the 
open ground in February or early March, provided the ground is in a 
suitable condition. The practice of raising plants under glass has many 
adherents, and the easiest method is to sow seeds in January or February 
in pots, or in boxes about 43 inches deep and pierced at the bottom to 
ensure free drainage. Old potting soil will answer admirably, and the 
seeds should be put in one inch deep and two inches apart. Place the pots 
or boxes in any light cool structure, as near the roof-glass as possible, but 
make no attempt to force either germination or the growth of the plants. 
Afford ventilation freely, and plant out in March or April, as soon as fair 
weather permits. A good succession may be obtained by sowing a first- 
early dwarf variety and a second-early kind simultaneously. 
Maincrops. The general sowings of Peas are made from March to 
June, but in fixing the precise times, seasons and climates must be taken 
into consideration. 
It will always pay to sow in flat drills about - 
Late Crops. To obtain Peas late in the season sowings may be made 
in June and July, and preference should be given to quick-growing early 
varieties. In dry weather thoroughly saturate the trench with water before 
sowing, and keep the seedlings as cool as possible by screening them from 
the sun. Mulching the plants with manure will help to keep the roots 
moist, and this answers well on land that is not strong enough to carry 
late varieties sown in the spring. 
Staking must not be unduly deferred, as the plants are never wholly 
satisfactory when once the stems have become bent. Commence by care- 
fully earthing up the rows as soon as the plants are about three inches 
high. In the case of early varieties, light bushy sticks of the required 
height, thinly placed on both sides of the row, will suffice. Maincrop and 
late Peas, however, should first be staked with bushy twigs about eighteen 
inches high, these to be supplemented with sticks at least one foot taller 
than the variety apparently needs, as most Peas exceed their recognised 
height in the event of a wet season. No attempt should be made to 
construct an impenetrable fence, for Peas need abundance of light and 
air. Neither should the stakes be arched at the top, but placed leaning 
outwards. 
General Cultivation. On the first appearance of the plant a slight 
dusting of lime or soot will render the rising buds distasteful to slugs. 
Birds, especially sparrows, are 
also very destructive to the seed- 
lings which should be protected 
by wire guards, or strands of 
black thread tied to short stakes. 
In the event of prolonged dry 
weather, supply water in good 
time and in liberal quantity. 
The earthing up of the rows 
(see accompanying illustration, 
figure 1) affords valuable pro- 
tection to the roots of the plants, 
and alight mulch of thoroughly 
decayed manure (see figure 2) is 
also to be advocated. 

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Season of Use. In the 
South of England, Peas sown ! 7 
outdoors at the end of March or 
early in April are usually ready 
to gather as follows: those offered in this Catalogue in the First Division 
mature in 11 or 12 weeks; Second Division in 12 or 13 weeks; Third 
Division in 13 or 14 weeks; Fourth Division in 14 or 15 weeks; and the 
Fifth Division in 15 or 16 weeks. In the Midlands and the North rather 
more time than stated will be required. 
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Early Peas under Glass. Sowings made from mid-November to 
mid-February may be expected to mature under glass from mid-March 
onwards. Where a large glass-house is at command, tall-growing varieties 
may be sown in the borders and the plants staked as for outdoor crops, but 
in small houses and in frames pots are generally found most convenient. 
A 10-inch pot will accommodate about eight seeds, and these should be 
planted 14 inches deep. A night temperature of 50° to 55°, with a rise of 
10° by day, will suit Peas, but there must be no attempt at undue forcing, 
and free ventilation should be given at every favourable opportunity. 

SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers and Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. 
