Chiche. Chich.

No. 493. - The Chick Pea is a hardy annual plant, originally from the south of Europe. The stem is about three feet high, erect and branching. The pods are about an inch long, three-quarters of an inch wide, and are somewhat rhomboidal in shape, being inflated or bladder-like, and containing three globular, wrinkled, pea-like seeds. The peas, though not very digestible, are employed for soup in purees, and are sometimes roasted and ground and mixed with the common variety of coffee.

Culture

No. 494. - Sow in April, in the same manner as garden peas. The drills should be three feet apart, and the seed sown an inch and a half deep. Keep the ground free from weeds, and harvest before the complete maturity of the seeds.

Red Chick Pea

No. 495. - This is a variety with red or brownish-red seeds.

White Chick Pea

No. 496. - Similar to the common variety in size, but has white seeds.

Yellow Chick Pea

No. 497 - This variety has yellow seeds, and is much used.