. The Canadian horticulturist. Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario; Fruit-culture. THE. '4 VOL. V,] OOTOBER, 1882. [No. 10. FLOWERmG PEAS. It is surprising that one does not oftener see these beautiful, sweet-scent- ed climbers growing about the dwell- ings of our flower-loving people. They are much more beautiful than the scar- let runner which is so generally grown, and besides are deliciously sweet-scent- ed, so that they are known as Sweet Peas. Our plate shows their beauti- fully-varied coloring, but can convey no idea to those unacquainted with the flowers of the delightful perfume the
. The Canadian horticulturist. Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario; Fruit-culture. THE. '4 VOL. V,] OOTOBER, 1882. [No. 10. FLOWERmG PEAS. It is surprising that one does not oftener see these beautiful, sweet-scent- ed climbers growing about the dwell- ings of our flower-loving people. They are much more beautiful than the scar- let runner which is so generally grown, and besides are deliciously sweet-scent- ed, so that they are known as Sweet Peas. Our plate shows their beauti- fully-varied coloring, but can convey no idea to those unacquainted with the flowers of the delightful perfume they exhale. They should be sown early in the spring, just as soon as the frost is out and the ground has become settled, without any reference to the weather. It is desirable that the soil should be in good heart, and the seed be sown four or five inches deep, and about an inch apart. As soon as the plants are up they should be provided with sup- ports upon which to climb, which they will do like any pea by means of their t-endriis clasping the support. In some of the larger cities of Ame- rica the flowers have been in great de- mand of late for decorative purposes, especially where it is desired to fill the air with perfume, as well as to please the eye with variety and brilliancy of color. FRUIT AT THE TORONTO EXHIBITION. Notwithstanding this unfavourable season the display of fruit this autumn was very fine. The varieties of Apples that were exhibited consisted chiefly of the well-known and long-tried sorts. The Baldwin, Northern Spy, Golden Russet, Roxbury Russet, King of Tompkins, Talman Sweet, <fec., were present in full force, being known now the world over as among our most de- sirable commercial Apples. In Pears, the old favorites, such as Bartlett, Flemish Beauty, Clapp's Fa- vorite, Seckel, and Sheldon, were well represented; and in some collections we noticed that new variety that chal- lenges attention by its peculiar form and great size, the Souvenir du Congres.
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