. Dreer's garden calendar. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 33 •»P6HSf Erbsen, Ger. Peris, Fr. Guisaitie, Sp. Peas mature earliest in a light, rich soil; for a general crop, a rich deep loam, or inclining to clay, is the best. When gniwii for a market crop sow in single rows, 1 incii apart and 2 to 3 inches deep, the rows from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to the variety. When grown in gardens sow in double rows, 6 to 8 inclies apart, the tall ones
. Dreer's garden calendar. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 33 •»P6HSf Erbsen, Ger. Peris, Fr. Guisaitie, Sp. Peas mature earliest in a light, rich soil; for a general crop, a rich deep loam, or inclining to clay, is the best. When gniwii for a market crop sow in single rows, 1 incii apart and 2 to 3 inches deep, the rows from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to the variety. When grown in gardens sow in double rows, 6 to 8 inclies apart, the tall ones re- quiring brush. Commence sowing tlie extra early varieties as early as tlie ground can be worked in February or Marcli; continue for a succession every two weeks until June, then discontinuing until the middle of August, when. a good cro|) may be secured by sowing the extra early and early sorts for fall use. They should be kept clean, and earthed up twice during growth. The wrinkled varieties are not as hardy as the small hard sorts, and if j)lanted early shouKl have a dry soil, or they are liable to rot in the ground ; they are, however, the sweetest and best flavored varieties. The dwarf varieties are best suited from their habit for small gardens or for forcing, and can be planted in rows 1 foot apart. Pioneer. In all respects a Pea that will meet the wants of all who desire E.\RLY PeaS. Pods of medium size, containing 4 to 6 full, plump Peas of fine flavor. A remarkably early variety, and one that should be largely planted by market gardeners and truckers. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 40 cts., peck $, bu. $ Alaska. An extra early round pea resembling Kentish Invicta. Of good flavor and color, and bearing pods of a dark green color, which are well filled and ripea uniformly ; height 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., qt. 30 cts., peck $, bu. $ Improved Daniel O'Kourke. A valuable sort for market gardeners and private use. Of good flavor, productive and early. Pkt. 10 cts.
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