. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 127i PEPPEK PERESKIA about the seeds, the pimgency of most of the smaller sorts, like Coral Gem, Tabasco, Chilli, Cayenne, and Cherry extends to the fleshy portion, but as a rule the large kinds, like Ruby King (Fig. 1719), Squash, Bell, Sweet Mountain, and Golden Queen are sweet or very moderately pungent with
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. 127i PEPPEK PERESKIA about the seeds, the pimgency of most of the smaller sorts, like Coral Gem, Tabasco, Chilli, Cayenne, and Cherry extends to the fleshy portion, but as a rule the large kinds, like Ruby King (Fig. 1719), Squash, Bell, Sweet Mountain, and Golden Queen are sweet or very moderately pungent with the seeds removed. Some medium-sized varieties, like Long Red, Celestial, and Oxheart, are hot; others, like County Fair and Kaleido- scope, are mild. As a rule Peppers are not grown in large quantities in any particular locality, but most gardens near large cities in the central and southern states grow a few to supply local markets. In growing Peppers the seed is usually i)lanted under glass in February or March, and tlu^younv; plants trans- planted to pots or boxes when of surticicnt size to han-. 1720. Pepper plant ready to transplant to the field. die. From 12 to 20 days are required for the seed to germinate, the time varying according to the age of the seed and the manner In which it has been kept. Its germinating power is said to last four years, and if kept in pods until sown will grow when 6 or 7 years old. A light, warm soil, heavily charged with humus and one that will not quickly dry out, appears to be the best. In May or June, or after all danger of frost is past, the plants (Fig. 1720) are set in the field in rows about 2H ft. apart and 18 in. apart in the rows. The ground is kept thoroughly cultivated, not only to keep down weeds but to maintain an even but not excessive moist- ure at all times, wliich is very essential for best results in growing this plant. By keei>ing the soil well worked up around the plants they stand up much better against the winds an
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