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 pod