. 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. SWEET PEA SWEET PEA ]753 pi'imrose-cream, buff-cream, bnff-pink. various shades of light pink, tiesh-pink, rose-pink, several of bright rose, scarlet, crimson-scarlet, rich blood-red, light blue, mauve-blue, dark bhie, lavender, salmon- pink and also light rose, with more or less rich infusion of orange
. 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. SWEET PEA SWEET PEA ]753 pi'imrose-cream, buff-cream, bnff-pink. various shades of light pink, tiesh-pink, rose-pink, several of bright rose, scarlet, crimson-scarlet, rich blood-red, light blue, mauve-blue, dark bhie, lavender, salmon- pink and also light rose, with more or less rich infusion of orange, purple, magenta, maroon witli bronzy cast or rich velvety effect, and shades of violet. All of these are found in passably good selfs and also in contrasted and blended colors, and all these colors are now found in stripes and flakes. In IbO.'l the first dwarf Sweet Pea called Cupid was found in Oalifurnia, the white first ap- pearing, and now practically all colors have been found in this diminutive form. In this form of sporting the plant totally abandons its vine habit, making a mat of dwarf foliage, the blossoms being of the usual size, but with very short stems. The best canon of judgment gives no encouragement to the so-called "double" Sweet Pea, the grandiflora single form being the approved type, as it certainly is the most gracefu] and best adapted to the flower. The highest form of development which the Sweet Pea takes is first in bringing the single flower to the best grandi- flora size and form, and then in adding to the number of flowers on the stem. The improved Sweet Pea now takes on 4 blossoms to a stem to some extent, and even 5 blossoms to a true single stem are not unknown. The length and diameter of the stem are also important in determining merit. Stems 14 in. long are occasion- ally exhibited, and the flower cannot be said to have high culture unless the stems are well on towards 10 inches in length. The finest grandiflora type of blossom has a
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