. Field crop production; a text-book for elementary courses in schools and brief courses in colleges. Agriculture. LEGUMES FOR FORAGE AND GRAIN 317 Canada is its native home, but because it first came into general use there and from there was introduced into the United States. 322. Description. — The field pea, Pisum sativum, is a summer annual, with hollow, sparingly branched stems, which grow from 2 to 5 feet in height. The plants in the early stages of growth are erect, but later become decum- bent unless supported. The leaves are large, from 5 to 7 inches long, and carried in pairs. Large,
. Field crop production; a text-book for elementary courses in schools and brief courses in colleges. Agriculture. LEGUMES FOR FORAGE AND GRAIN 317 Canada is its native home, but because it first came into general use there and from there was introduced into the United States. 322. Description. — The field pea, Pisum sativum, is a summer annual, with hollow, sparingly branched stems, which grow from 2 to 5 feet in height. The plants in the early stages of growth are erect, but later become decum- bent unless supported. The leaves are large, from 5 to 7 inches long, and carried in pairs. Large, leafy stipules develop at the base of the leaves, and the midrib terminates in a tendril, which gives the plant somewhat of a climbing habit. The flowers, which are large and usually white or purple in color, are borne on short flower stalks arising from the axils of the leaves. The pods, which are flat and from 2 to 4 inches long, contain several seeds, which, when ma- ture, are usually green in color. The leaves, stem, and pods are smooth, and when green are very succulent and are relished by all kinds of live stock. 323. Distribution and adaptation. — Field peas are adapted to a cool, moist climate, and make their best growth during the early part of the growing season. They may be grown far up in Canada, and are especially adapted to southern Canada and the Northern States. Fig. 117. — Canada field Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Livingston, George. New York, The Macmillan company
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