CONTENTS XXV 



CHAPTER XXIV.— RICE. 



I. STRUCTURE AND VARIETIES. 



PAGB 



Relationships 357 



The plant, p. 358; Grain, p. 358; Composition, p. 

 359; Varieties, p. 359. 



II. CLIMATE AND SOILS. 



Climate 360 



Soil 361 



Rotation, p. 361; Fertilizers, p. 362. 



Laying Out the Plantation 363 



Water supply, p. 364; Amount of water required, 



P- 365- 



III. CULTURAL METHODS. 



Preparation of Seed Bed 366 



Sowing, p. 366; Application of water, p. 367; Drain- 

 age, p. 368; Cultivation, p. 368. 



IV. ENEMIES. 



Weeds 369 



Fungous diseases, p. 370; Insect enemies, p. 370; 

 Birds, p. 371. 



CHAPTER XXV.— RICE. 



L HARVESTING AND USE. 



Time of Harvesting 372 



Method of harvesting, p. 372; Threshing, p. 373; 

 Use, p. 373; Preparation for use, p. 374; By- 

 products, p. 376. 



