[8] The _Stratagem_ is also a remarkably fine pea, of the same type as _Pride of the Market_, except that the large, handsome peas are _wrinkled_.--ED. [9] Mr. Darlington’s remarks on the varieties of peas would be incomplete without reference to two remarkable new peas, obtained by crosses made some years since, but only now (1888) being introduced. These peas have been called _Burpee’s Quantity_ (which is illustrated above), and _Burpee’s Quality_,--the former because it is the most productive of all, as many as ninety pods having been counted upon a single vine--the latter, because, while also very productive, it excels other varieties in its peculiarly rich, sugary flavor. Both varieties grow two and a half feet high, but will well repay brushing, and both are main-crop peas,--Burpee’s Quantity being ready for the table in about two months, and Burpee’s Quality in seven weeks from planting. Probably no one in America is better posted as to the relative value in the garden of the different peas than MR. WILLIAM FALCONER, Glen Cove, N. Y., the well-known writer on garden topics. A few peas of Burpee’s Quantity (then known as No. 75) were sent to Mr. Falconer for trial. On Oct. 28th, 1887, he writes, “The pea, No. 75, I had from you this year has given me much satisfaction; indeed, so well pleased am I with it that I wish to grow it next year as a main crop. Season medium to late, grows two and a half feet, and in the way of Abundance; peas large, closely packed together in tight pods, and, when cooked, of capital quality. _Without any exception, the heaviest cropper among all my peas this year._”--ED. [10] A very distinct and novel variety has just been introduced from China, under the name of _Celestial Pepper_. The small, nearly heart-shaped fruits are produced in great abundance, growing upright, and are of a beautiful creamy yellow color until fully ripe, when they turn coral red: the plant is handsome enough for the flower garden. Among the largest of the sweet, mild red peppers are _Spanish Monstrous_ and _Procopp’s Giant_, while among the hottest of all peppers is the _Long Narrow Cayenne_.--ED. [11] While both of the varieties named are excellent for pumpkin pies, a new variety from Washington County, New York, is of superlatively fine quality. It is known as _The Quaker Pie Pumpkin_, as it had been kept for many years in a family of “Quakers,” or Friends, whose pumpkin pies became famous throughout the neighborhood. The _Saint George_ or _Old Negro_ pumpkin of New England is also a great favorite, from the choice quality of its fine-grained flesh.--ED. [12] We must differ with Mr. Darlington as to the usefulness of the winter radishes. Their fresh, pungent taste is very refreshing in winter, when there is such a scarcity of vegetables. The most popular varieties are the _California Mammoth White Winter_, _Chinese Rose Winter_ and the _Round Black Spanish Winter Radish_.--ED.