THE FIELD AND GARDEN VEGETABLES OF AMERICA
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ce relative to the various methods of propagation and culture, now in general practice, can be readily obtained. But, with regard to the characteristics which distinguish the numerous va
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unds will be required for one acre. _Use._--"The roots are the parts generally used, and are boiled, stewed, and also eaten cold, sliced in vinegar and oil. They enter into mixed salads,
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eeds best; and, as its quality is considered superior, it is now more generally cultivated than the Red. WHITE GLOBE MANGEL WURZEL. A sub-variety of the Yellow and Red Globe, which, in
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part. Skin deep purple, varying to some extent in depth of shade, but generally very dark. Flesh purple at the outer part of the root, and yellow at the centre or heart; fine grained, sug
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when they are three-quarters boiled. The plants are tender, and are generally destroyed early in autumn by frost. The tubers must be taken up before freezing weather, packed in sand, an
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habit of the plant; size, form, and color of the tubers; quality and general excellence; and comparative value for cultivation. They are obtained from seeds; the latter being quite smal
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very dry, mealy, and farinaceous, exceedingly well flavored, and, in general excellence, surpassed by few, if any, of the late varieties. It is also healthy, hardy, and very productive;
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rgest part. The Long Scarlet Radish, with its sub-varieties, is more generally cultivated for market in the Eastern, Middle, and Western States, than any other, or perhaps even more than
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Eng. In this country it has been widely disseminated, and is now more generally cultivated for table use and for stock than any other of the Swede varieties. The plants seldom fail to for
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their growth, and be ready for harvesting. The slips, or sprouts, are generally obtained by setting the tubers in a hot-bed in March or April, and breaking off or separating the sprouts f
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nt, the roots sometimes attain a weight of eight or ten pounds. It is generally cultivated as a field turnip, but is also sown as a garden variety; the roots being of good quality for the
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t are seldom used for reproduction; the cloves, or small bulbs, being generally employed for this purpose. It is used and cultivated as the Common Garlic. * * *
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ed and clouded with green, while the portion produced below ground is generally clear white. Flesh white, fine-grained, sugary, and remarkably mild flavored. It forms its bulb early and
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n eat the heads raw with vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper; but they are generally preferred when boiled. _Varieties._-- DARK-RED SPINED. Bud very small. The variety is remarkable for th
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er like circumstances with the Battersea. The top is greener, and not generally so plump and close; but it is considered finer flavored. Both varieties are, however, held in great estimat
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r inches in length, an inch and a half or two inches in diameter, and generally produced in pairs; flesh tender, crisp, and well flavored. When ripe, the fruit is deep-yellow or yellowish
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ANTALOUPE. _Loud._ A large-fruited, late variety; form variable, but generally round, and flattened at the ends; size large,--ten inches in diameter, eight inches deep, and weighing eigh
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PIE-MELON. California Pie-melon. Plant running,--the foliage and general habit resembling the Common Water-melon, but yet distinguishable by its larger size, more hairy stem, and its
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h Summer Warted Crookneck Squash.] Plant dwarfish or bushy in habit, generally about two feet and a half in height or length; fruit largest at the blossom-end, and tapering gradually to
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inter, if stored in a dry, warm situation. The flesh is sweet, though generally coarse-grained and watery. It is used in soups and stews, and also for pies; but is seldom served like squa
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very much resembles the Dwarf Green Curled in the nature, color, and general appearance of the leaves: the heart-leaves, however, fold over each other, somewhat like those of a cabbage,
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ng and narrow; the veins and midribs green; the head is greenish, and generally covered by the leaves. This variety and the Purple Cape often become intermixed, and are liable to degener
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ur inches apart in the rows. EARLY WAKEFIELD. Head of medium size, generally somewhat conical, but sometimes nearly round, compact; leaves very glaucous; stalk small. A fine, early va
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s, in many instances, being quite unimportant. In the color, foliage, general habit, and even in the quality, of the entire list, there is great similarity. EARLY LONDON CAULIFLOWER. L
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t four small heads, almost equal in delicacy to Brussels Sprouts, are generally formed. This sort is exceedingly hardy; and, on the whole, must be considered a valuable acquisition. The
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any soil or situation. Though it may be propagated from seeds, it is generally increased by a division of the roots, which may be made in spring or autumn. These should be set in rows tw
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ardiest of the species, propagates more readily than Alpine plants in general, and is said to compare favorably in quality with the Mountain Sorrel or Patience Dock. COMMON SORREL. R.
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the roots; but, as it is easily grown from seeds, this method is not generally practised. _Use._--The leaves have a warm, piquant taste, and, when bruised, resemble cucumbers in odor. T
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tively tender, with the flavor of the stalks of Common Celery, though generally less mild and delicate. It is principally valued for its remarkable hardiness and for its keeping propertie
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ower, it does not exceed eighteen inches in height. It deserves more general cultivation, as affording a pleasant addition to the varieties of small salads. The seeds are of a paler col
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frilled, or curled, on the borders; the upper surface of the mid-ribs generally tinged with red. The leaves of the centre are not numerous, and much curled: resting upon those of the exte
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or Imperial Cabbage Lettuce, with white seeds, was at one period more generally cultivated in small gardens than any other variety; and though some of the recently introduced sorts excel
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s; and sometimes produces several distinct heads: these, however, are generally loosely formed, and not of the fine, tender quality of the Paris varieties. OAK-LEAVED COS. Romaine à Fe
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ties. * * * * * RAPE. This plant is generally cultivated for its seeds, like Mustard. It is, however, sometimes grown for salad; the seeds being sown in
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lture._--Any warm, mellow, garden soil is suited to its growth. It is generally propagated by dividing the roots, which may be done either in spring or in autumn. After thoroughly stirrin
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iption of soil or situation. It is sometimes grown from seeds, but is generally propagated by dividing the roots, which increase rapidly, and soon entirely occupy the ground. They are tak
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mber. _Propagation and Culture._--It may be grown from seeds, but is generally propagated by dividing the roots either in the spring or fall, and planting the divisions ten inches apart,
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rom seeds or by dividing the roots; the latter method, however, being generally practised. The young shoots are used in all the forms of Summer Savory. SHRUBBY SAVORY. Saturjea viminea
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sting. They are kidney-shaped, a little flattened, and of large size; generally measuring three-fourths of an inch long, and three-eighths of an inch thick. Twelve hundred and fifty are c
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, barren runners, eighteen inches or two feet in length; but they are generally of short duration, and the variety is treated as other Dwarfs. The pods are small and straight; usually ab
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ted as late in the season as the first week in July, the variety will generally ripen perfectly; and, when cultivated for its green pods, plantings may be made at any time during the mont
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a hundred and twenty-three days. Planted early in June, the pods will generally all ripen; but, if the planting is delayed to the last of the month, the crop will but partially mature, un
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ds, however, are much smaller, and remarkable for their uniform size; generally measuring three inches in length, and about seven-eighths of an inch in width: they are green and wrinkled
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and marbled with black. LARGE LENTIL. _Law._ Flowers small, white, generally two, but sometimes three, on each peduncle; the pods are three-fourths of an inch long, half an inch broad,
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tem about three feet high, which is sometimes branching. The pods are generally produced in pairs, but are also sometimes single, and vary from twelve to sixteen on each plant. They are f
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succeeding joint to the greatest extremity of the plant. The pods are generally single, but frequently in pairs, about three inches and a half long, slightly curved, and terminate abruptl
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. _Cot. Gard._ Plant strong and robust, six to seven feet high; pods generally single, but occasionally in pairs, and from three inches and a half to four inches and a quarter long. They
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onsistence, without imparting color or flavor; and in this form it is generally used. There are three varieties:-- BIFORMED-LEAVED. _Mill._ Plant larger than that of the Oval-leaved;
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than those of the Broad-leaved, and the seed-vessels are smaller. Now generally cultivated because of its greater hardiness. * * * * * SAFFRON. _Law._ Sa
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e engraving, will give an accurate idea of its size, form, color, and general character: "The size rarely much exceeds that of a large walnut. Its form is rounded, sometimes kidney-shaped
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ate of New England. ILLINOIS WHITE. Western White. Similar in its general character to the Illinois Yellow. Kernel rice-white; cob generally white, but sometimes red. KING PHILIP, O
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.] Stem two feet and a half high, sometimes branched at the top, but generally undivided; leaves large, and, as in all varieties, five-lobed; flowers yellow, purple at the centre; pods e
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,--usually an inch and a half in diameter; fruit sometimes erect, but generally drooping. Though one of the largest varieties, the Sweet Spanish is also one of the earliest. The flesh is
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ather, or by mid-winter, it will be ready for market; for which it is generally packed in damp weather, in boxes containing from two to four hundred pounds. A fair average yield per acre
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WHITE TOMATO. Plant similar in habit to the Large Red; fruit large, generally ribbed, often irregular, but sometimes comparatively smooth. Its distinguishing characteristic is its color
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tory, 538. Flander's Hotspur, 529. Flanagan's Early, 545. General Wyndham, 539. Golden Hotspur, 529, 535. Green Prussian, 525. Groom's Superb, 526. Hair's Defi
as green food to stock, it should be cut when the first pods are nearly
full grown."
_Varieties._--
COMMON LENTIL. _Law._
Yellow Lentil.
This variety is considered superior to the Large Lentil, though the
seeds are much smaller. In the markets of Paris, it is the most
esteemed of all the cultivated sorts. Its season is the same with that
of the last named.
GREEN LENTIL.
Lentille verte Du Puy. _Vil._
The Green Lentil somewhat resembles the Small Lentil, particularly in
its habit of growth; though its stem is taller and more slender, and its
foliage deeper colored. The principal distinction is in the color of the
seeds, which are green, spotted and marbled with black.
LARGE LENTIL. _Law._
Flowers small, white, generally two, but sometimes three, on each
peduncle; the pods are three-fourths of an inch long, half an inch
broad, flattened, and generally contain a single seed, which is white or
cream-colored, lens-shaped, three-eighths of an inch in diameter, and an
eighth of an inch in thickness. The plant is about fifteen inches high.
It is one of the most productive of all the varieties, though inferior
in quality to the Common Lentil.
ONE-FLOWERED LENTIL.
Ervum monanthos.
The stem of this quite distinct species is from twelve to fifteen inches
high; the flowers are yellow, stained or spotted with black, and
produced one on a foot-stalk; the pods are oval, smooth, and contain
three or four globular, wrinkled, grayish-brown seeds, nearly a fourth
of an inch in diameter.
About five hundred and fifty seeds are contained in an ounce.
The One-flowered Lentil is inferior to most of the other sorts; but is
cultivated to some extent, in France and elsewhere, both for its seeds
and herbage.
RED LENTIL. _Law._
Seeds of the size and form of those of the Common Lentil, but of a
reddish-brown color; flowers light-red. Its season of maturity is the
same with that of the last named.
SMALL LENTIL. _Law._
Lentille petite. _Vil._
Seeds about an eighth of an inch in diameter; flowers reddish; and pods
often containing two seeds.
This is the "Lentille petite" of the French; and is the variety mostly
sown for green food in France, although its ripe seeds are also used. It
is rather late, and grows taller than any of the other sorts, except the
Green Lentil. When sown in drills, they should be from ten to fifteen
inches apart, and the plants about four or five inches distant in the
rows.
The Lentils are of a close, branching habit of growth; and a single
plant will produce a hundred and fifty and often a much greater number
of pods.
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LUPINE.
Lupinus.
The Lupines are distinguished among leguminous plants by their strong,
erect, branching habit of growth. Of the numerous species and varieties,
some are cultivated for ornament, others for forage, and some for
ploughing under for the purpose of enriching the soil. The only species
grown for their farinaceous seeds, or which are considered of much value
to the gardener, are the two following:--
WHITE LUPINE. _Law._
Lupinus albus.
An annual species, with a sturdy, erect stem two feet high; leaves
oblong, covered with a silvery down, and produced seven or eight
together at the end of a common stem; the flowers are white, in loose,
terminal spikes; the pods are straight, hairy, about three inches long,
and contain five or six large, white, flattened seeds,--these are
slightly bitter when eaten, and are reputed to possess important medical
properties.
"The White Lupine was extensively cultivated by the Romans for its
ripened seeds, which were used for food; and also for its green herbage,
which was employed for the support of their domestic animals."
It is of little value as an esculent; and, compared with many other
leguminous plants, not worthy of cultivation.
The seeds should be sown where the plants are to remain, as they do not
succeed well when transplanted. Sow early in May, in drills sixteen to
eighteen inches apart; cover an inch and a half deep, and thin to five
or six inches in the rows.
YELLOW LUPINE. _Law._
Lupinus luteus.
The Yellow Lupine is a native of Sicily. It is a hardy annual, and
resembles the foregoing species in its general character. The flowers
are yellow; the pods are about two inches long, hairy, flattened, and
enclose four or five large, roundish, speckled seeds. It blossoms and
ripens at the same time with the White, and is planted and cultivated in
the same manner.
This species is grown in Italy for the same purposes as the White, but
more extensively. It is also grown in some parts of the south of France,
on poor, dry grounds, for cutting in a green state, and ploughing under
as a fertilizer.
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THE PEA.
Pisum sativum.
The native country of the Pea, like that of many of our garden
vegetables, is unknown. It is a hardy, annual plant; and its cultivation
and use as an esculent are almost universal.
To give in detail the various methods of preparing the soil, sowing,
culture, gathering, and use, would occupy a volume.
The following directions are condensed from an elaborate treatise on the
culture of this vegetable, by Charles M'Intosh, in his excellent work
entitled "The Book of the Garden:"--
_Soil and its Preparation._--The Pea comes earliest to maturity in
light, rich soil, abounding in humus: hence the practice of adding
decomposed leaves or vegetable mould has a very beneficial effect. For
general crops, a rich, hazel loam, or deep, rich, alluvial soil, is next
best; but, for the most abundant of all, a strong loam, inclining to
clay. For early crops, mild manure, such as leaf-mould, should be used.
If the soil is very poor, stronger manure should be employed. For
general crops, a good dressing may be applied; and for the dwarf kinds,
such as Tom Thumb, Bishop's New Long Pod, and the like, the soil can
hardly be too rich.
_Seed and Sowing._--A quart of ripe pease is equal to about two pounds'
weight; and contains, of the largest-sized varieties, about thirteen
hundred, and of the smaller descriptions about two thousand, seeds. A
pint of the small-seeded sorts, such as the Daniel O'Rourke, Early
Frame, and Early Charlton, will sow a row about sixty feet in length;
and the same quantity of larger-growing sorts will sow a row of nearly a
hundred feet, on account of being sown so much thinner. A fair average
depth for covering the seed is two and a half or three inches; though
some practise planting four or five inches deep, which is said to be a
preventive against the premature decay of the vines near the roots.
As to distance between the rows, when pease are sown in the usual manner
(that is, row after row throughout the whole field), they should be as
far asunder as the length of the stem of the variety cultivated: thus a
pea, that attains a height or length of two feet, should have two feet
from row to row, and so on to those taller or lower growing.
They are sometimes sown two rows together, about a foot apart, and ten,
twenty, or even fifty feet between the double rows; by which every
portion of the crop is well exposed to the sun and air, and the produce
gathered with great facility. There is no loss of ground by this method;
for other crops can be planted within a foot or two of the rows, and
this amount of space is necessary for the purpose of gathering.
A common practice in ordinary garden culture is to sow in double rows
twelve or fourteen inches apart, slightly raising the soil for the
purpose. When so planted, all of the sorts not over two feet in height
may be successfully grown without sticking. When varieties of much
taller growth are sown, a greater yield will be secured by bushing the
plants; which is more economically as well as more strongly done if the
planting is made in double rows. The staking, or bushing, should be
furnished when the plants are three or four inches high, or immediately
after the second hoeing: they should be of equal height, and all
straggling side-twigs should be removed for appearance' sake.
_Early Crops._--The earliest crops produced in the open garden without
artificial aid are obtained by judicious selection of the most approved
early varieties, choosing a warm, favorable soil and situation, and
sowing the seed either in November, just as the ground is closing, or in
February or March, at the first opening of the soil; the latter season,
however, being preferable, as the seed then vegetates with much greater
certainty, and the crop is nearly or quite as early. Great benefit will
be derived from reflected heat, when planted at the foot of a wall,
building, or tight fence, running east and west. It is necessary,
however, when warm sunshine follows cold, frosty nights, to shade the
pease from its influence an hour or two in the morning, or to sprinkle
them with cold water if they have been at all frozen.
They are sometimes covered with a narrow glass frame of a triangular
form, and glazed on both sides, or on one only, according as they may be
used on rows running from north to south, or from east to west. In the
latter case, such frames may have glass in the south side only.
_Subsequent Cultivation._--"When the crop has attained the height of
about five inches, a little earth should be drawn around the stems, but
not so closely as to press upon them: it should form a sort of ridge,
with a slight channel in the middle. The intention here is not, as in
many other cases, to encourage the roots to diverge in a horizontal
direction (for they have no disposition to do so), but rather to give a
slight support to the plants until they take hold of the stakes that are
to support them. Those crops which are not to be staked require this
support the most: and they should have the earth drawn up upon one side
only, that the vines may be thrown to one side; which will both
facilitate the operation of gathering, and keep the ground between them
clear at the same time, while it supports the necks of the plants better
than if the earth was drawn up on both sides."
_Mildew._--One of the most successful cultivators (T. A. Knight) says,
"that the secondary and immediate cause of this disease is a want of a
sufficient supply of moisture from the soil, with excess of humidity in
the air; particularly if the plants be exposed to a temperature below
that to which they have been accustomed. If damp and cloudy weather
succeed that which has been warm and bright, without the intervention
of sufficient rain to moisten the ground to some depth, the crop is
generally much injured by mildew."
"While engaged in the production of those excellent pease which bear his
name, he proved this theory by warding off mildew by copious waterings
of the roots. The fashionable remedy, at present, is the application of
sulphur. This, no doubt, subdues the disease, but does not remove the
cause."--_M'Int._
_Gathering._--The crop should be gathered as it becomes fit for use. If
even a few of the pods begin to ripen, young pods will not only cease to
form, but those partly advanced will cease to enlarge.
_Use._--"In a sanitary point of view, pease cannot be eaten too young,
nor too soon after they are gathered; and hence people who depend on the
public markets for their supply seldom have this very popular vegetable
in perfection, and too often only when it is almost unfit for use. This
is a formidable objection to the use of pease brought from long
distances. It is, of course, for the interest of the producer to keep
back his pease till they are fully grown, because they measure better,
and, we believe, by many are purchased quicker, as they get greater bulk
for their money. This may be so far excusable on the part of such: but
it is inexcusable that a gentleman, having a garden of his own, should
be served with pease otherwise than in the very highest state of
perfection; which they are not, if allowed to become too old, or even
too large."--_M'Int._
"Pease, in a green state, are with difficulty sent to a distance, as,
when packed closely together, heat and fermentation speedily take place.
This is one of the causes why pease from the South, or those brought by
long distances to market, are discolored, devoid of flavor, and, worst
of all, very unwholesome to eat. Pease intended for long transportation
should be packed in open baskets (not in boxes or tight barrels), and
laid in layers not more than two inches thick; and, between such
layers, a thick stratum of clean straw or other dry material should be
placed."
_Varieties._--These are very numerous, and, like those of the Broccoli
Lettuce, not only greatly confused, but often based on trifling and
unimportant distinctions.
From experiments made a few years since in the gardens of the London
Horticultural Society, under the direction of Mr. Thompson, who planted
no less than two hundred and thirty-five reputed sorts (all of which
were then enumerated in seedsmen's catalogues), only twenty-seven of the
number were selected as being really useful. About the same time,
upwards of a hundred sorts were grown by Mr. M'Intosh, from which twelve
were selected as being truly distinct and valuable.
"New sorts are yearly introduced: and it would be injudicious not to
give them a fair trial; for as we progress in pea-culture, as in every
other branch of horticulture, we may reasonably expect that really
improved and meritorious sorts will arise, and be substituted for others
that may be inferior."
AUVERGNE. _Cot. Gard._
White Sabre. White Cimeter.
The plant is of moderately strong habit of growth, producing a single
stem from four to five feet high, according to the soil in which it is
grown; and bears from twelve to fifteen pods. These are generally
single, but sometimes in pairs; when fully grown, four inches and a half
long, and over half an inch broad; tapering to the point, and very much
curved. They contain from eight to ten peas, which are closely
compressed, and of the size of the Early Frames. Even the small pods
contain as many as six or seven peas in each. The ripe seed is white.
Plants from seed sown May 1 were in blossom June 26; and the pods were
sufficiently grown for plucking, July 12.
The Auvergne Pea was introduced from France into England some years ago
by the London Horticultural Society. Although it very far surpasses most
of the varieties of the White Pea, it has never become much
disseminated, and is very little known or cultivated. It is, however, a
most characteristic variety, and always easily distinguishable by its
long, curved pods. It is one of the most productive of all the garden
pease.
BATT'S WONDER. _Trans._
Plant three feet in height, of robust growth; foliage dark-green; pods
narrow, nearly straight, but exceedingly well filled, containing seven
or eight peas of medium size, which, when ripe, are small, smooth, and
of a bluish-green color.
Planted May 1, the variety will flower about July 1, and the pods will
be fit for use the middle of the month.
The variety withstands drought well, and the pods hang long before the
peas become too hard for use. It is an excellent pea for a second crop.
BECK'S PRIZE-TAKER. _Trans._
Prize-taker. Rising Sun.
Plant four and a half to five feet in height; pods roundish, curved or
hooked near the end, well filled, containing seven to eight middle-sized
peas of a fine green color when young, and mixed olive and white when
ripe.
Sown May 1, the variety will blossom June 25, and the pods will be
suitable for plucking about the 12th of July.
It is one of the best varieties for the main crop. Similar to, if not
identical with, Bellamy's Early Green Marrow.
BEDMAN'S IMPERIAL. _Cot. Gard._
The plant generally produces a single stem, which is from three to four
feet high; the pods are usually in pairs, but sometimes single, three
inches and a quarter long, five-eighths of an inch broad, somewhat
curved, and terminate abruptly at the points. Each pod contains six to
seven peas, which are of an ovate form, and about a third of an inch in
their greatest diameter. The ripe seed is pale-blue.
Planted May 1, the variety blossomed the last of June, and furnished
pease for use about the 18th of July. For many years, this variety stood
foremost among the Imperials; but is now giving place to other and
greatly superior sorts.
BELLAMY'S EARLY GREEN MARROW. _Cot. Gard._
Plant of strong and robust habit of growth, sometimes with a single and
often with a branching stem, four and a half or five feet high, and
producing from twelve to eighteen pods: these are in pairs, rarely
single, three inches and a half long, seven-tenths of an inch broad,
slightly curved, thick-backed, and terminate abruptly at the point. The
surface is smooth, and of a very dark-green color. They contain, on an
average, from six to seven large bluish-green peas. The ripe seed has a
mixed appearance; some being dull yellowish-white, and others light
olive-green, in about equal proportions.
Plants from seed sown the first week in May were in blossom the last
week in June, and pods were plucked for use about the middle of July.
The variety is highly recommended, both as a good bearer and a pea of
excellent quality, whether for private use or for marketing: for the
latter purpose it is peculiarly adapted, as the pod is of a fine
deep-color, handsomely and regularly shaped, and always plumply filled.
BISHOP'S EARLY DWARF. _Law._
Pods single or in pairs, about two inches long, bent back at both ends,
and increasing in size towards the middle; pea about a fourth of an
inch in diameter, and irregularly shaped, cream-colored, with blotches
of white, particularly about the eye. The plant grows little more than a
foot high, and is fairly productive. Early sowings will give a supply
for the table in about ten weeks.
This once-popular, Early Dwarf sort is now rapidly giving place to
Bishop's New Long-podded,--a more prolific and much superior variety.
BISHOP'S NEW LONG-PODDED.
Stem about two feet high; pods nearly straight, almost cylindrical,
containing six or seven white peas. It is an early variety, an abundant
bearer, of excellent quality, and in all respects much superior to the
Common Bishop's Early Dwarf. Planted the 1st of May, it will blossom
June 14, and yield pease for the table the 10th of July.
M'Intosh describes it as "a most abundant bearer, producing a succession
of pods during most of the pea-season. Like all pease of its class, it
requires a rich soil, and from four to six inches between the seed in
the line. It is one of the most valuable sorts for small gardens and for
domestic use. It originated in England with Mr. David Bishop; and is a
hybrid between Bishop's Early Dwarf and one of the Marrowfats, carrying
with it the characters of both its parents."
BLACK-EYED MARROW.
Plant about five feet high, strong and vigorous; pods generally single,
sometimes in pairs, three inches and a quarter in length, three-fourths
of an inch in breadth, becoming rough or wrinkled on the surface as they
approach maturity, and containing about six large, round, cream-white or
brownish-white black-eyed seeds, about three-eighths of an inch in
diameter.
Its season is nearly the same with the Dwarf and Missouri Marrow. If
sown the 1st of May, the plants will blossom the 28th or 30th of June,
and yield pease for the table about July 15: the crop will ripen the
last of the same month.
This is a very prolific as well as excellent variety. It is little
cultivated in gardens at the North, though sometimes grown as a
field-pea in the Canadas. In the Middle States, and at the South, it is
a popular market-sort, and its cultivation is much more extensive.
The dark color of the eye of the ripened seed distinguishes the variety
from all others.
BLUE CIMETER. _Thomp._
Sabre. Dwarf Sabre. Blue Sabre. New Sabre. Beck's Eclipse.
Plant about three feet high; pods generally in pairs, well filled, long,
roundish, gradually curved from the stem to the point, or
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