. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igGS. The American Florist. 155 able theory to which he now seems to cling. I am quite sure that with his keen power ot observation if he would only devote bis energies in trying to find what is the trouble with local conditions where sweet peas fail we all might hope for gome solution of this annoying problem. W. Atlbb Burpee. In regard to the localization of the sweet pea, as advocated by Mr. Hutch- ins, I wonld say that I do not think the facts show that the cause of the failure of the plants is in the seed. Cr
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igGS. The American Florist. 155 able theory to which he now seems to cling. I am quite sure that with his keen power ot observation if he would only devote bis energies in trying to find what is the trouble with local conditions where sweet peas fail we all might hope for gome solution of this annoying problem. W. Atlbb Burpee. In regard to the localization of the sweet pea, as advocated by Mr. Hutch- ins, I wonld say that I do not think the facts show that the cause of the failure of the plants is in the seed. Crossing rnay have done something to weaken and high cultivation, to secure size of flower and length of stem, more; but the sweet pea still has vitality enough to stand any rational treatment. I am inclined to assign the cause of failure to the use of too much and too strong fertilizers in the ground, to too close planting and too much water in the earlier stages of growth. And it also seems to me that there should be a rigid investigation for Eome insect or fungus disease that is at work. As near as I can learn, whatever the caase Is, it is gradually enlarging its area. I must confess that I can see no decrease in the vitality or root growth on my own grounds, either in my own seed or in Eckford's or California stocks. There has always been the necessity to plant the Eckford's in frames to germi- nate, but after once started they would make a good growth. One thing I have noticed is that where my plantings are thinnest the vitality is the greatest, and frequently they will produce bloom after a full crop of seed has been picked. ThequestioD,itseemstome,is for sweet pea lovers to be contented with a little less size of flower and length of stem, to avoid forcing too much in the early growth, depend more on mulch and less on water. There is just one thing more that I can- not agree with and that is planting on a south exposure, where they will get the full sun all day. My own exp
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