6 NOVEMBER 1953, Page 14

Sweet Peas

In mild districts sweet, peas can be brought forward to obtain early blooms by getting the bed ready as soon as possible in autumn. Well dug and deeply manured ground is essential. Treat the seed to protect against pests as garden peas are treated. If frost comes, later, the young plants can be safe- guarded by a light covering of straw or twigs.

IAN NIALL