. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 31 P6HS ••• Erbsen, Gek. Pcris, Fr. Guisaiitc, Sp. Peas mature earliest in a light, rich soil; for a general crop, a rich deep loam, or inclining to clay, is the best. When grown for a market crop sow in single rows, 1 inch apart and 2 to 3 inclies deep, tlie rows from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to tlie variety. When grown iu gardens sow in double rows, (3 to 8 inches apart, tlie tall ones re- quiring brush. Commence sowing the
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 31 P6HS ••• Erbsen, Gek. Pcris, Fr. Guisaiitc, Sp. Peas mature earliest in a light, rich soil; for a general crop, a rich deep loam, or inclining to clay, is the best. When grown for a market crop sow in single rows, 1 inch apart and 2 to 3 inclies deep, tlie rows from 2 to 4 feet apart, according to tlie variety. When grown iu gardens sow in double rows, (3 to 8 inches apart, tlie tall ones re- quiring brush. Commence sowing the extra early varieties as early as the ground can be worlced in February or Jlarch ; continue for a succession every two weeks until June, then discontinuing until the middle of August, wlien a good crop may be secured b}' sowing the extra early and early sorts for fall use. They should be kept clean, and earthed up twice during growth. The wrinkled varieties are not as hardy as the small hard sorts, and if planted early should have a dry soil, or they are liable to rot iu the ground ; they are, however, the sweetest and best flavored varieties. The dwarf varieties are best suited from their habit for small gardens or for forcing, and can be planted in rows 1 foot a|)art. Pioneer. In all respects a Pea that will meet the wants of all who desire E.\RI-Y Peas. Pods of medium size, containing 4 to G full, yilunip Peas of fine flavor. A remarkably early variety, and one that should be largelv planted bv market ganNMiers ;in<l truckers. Pkt. 10 cts., qt! oO cts., peek $, bu. ? DrEEK b i-LREKA ExTHA E VRLY. Dreer's Eureka Extia Early. The earliest and most prolific variety. This sort has given the best results wliei|ever grown, and is a standard for earliness and quality. It is an even cropper and cau be gathered clean in two pickings. This is an important item when the space is wanted for rejieated cropping. For a late fall crop it has few equals, and is the market
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