Southern field crops (exclusive of forage plants) . I I I VIRCISIA KO, Fig. 204. — Pods and Peas of Three Varieties or 476 SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS latter constitutes a good croji to grow on fields where theorganisms of either nematode worms or cotton wilt arepresent. 457. Varieties. — There are but few varieties of pea-nuts grown in the United States. The most importantare described below (Fig. 204). Virginia Runner. — This is a variety having longbranches flat on the ground, and bearing pods throughoutthe entire length. The pods are of light color and usuallytwo or sometimes thre
Southern field crops (exclusive of forage plants) . I I I VIRCISIA KO, Fig. 204. — Pods and Peas of Three Varieties or 476 SOUTHERN FIELD CROPS latter constitutes a good croji to grow on fields where theorganisms of either nematode worms or cotton wilt arepresent. 457. Varieties. — There are but few varieties of pea-nuts grown in the United States. The most importantare described below (Fig. 204). Virginia Runner. — This is a variety having longbranches flat on the ground, and bearing pods throughoutthe entire length. The pods are of light color and usuallytwo or sometimes three in a pod. The pods do not adherewell to the vines in digging. The weight of this and ofother large varieties is twenty-two pounds per bushel. Virginia Bunch is an erect variety bearing its fruitsonly near the base of the plant. The nuts are similarto those of the Virginia Runner. The North Caroli?m, sometimes called the Wilmingtonand sometimes the African, has spreading prostrate stems,and the plant is of somewhat smaller size than the MrginiaRunner. The pods an
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