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Larva (p\.,Zarv<z). The worm-like stage of insects. A 

 larva is commonly called a worm. 



Lawn. An area of green-sward used for ornamental 

 purposes. 



Layer. A shoot of a plant bent down and partially or 

 wholly covered with earth with the intention that it shall take 

 root, when it can be severed from and become independent 

 of the parent plant. 



Layerage. The state or condition of being layered, or 

 the operation or practice of layering plants. 



Legume. A simple pod composed of two valves or parts 

 as pea and bean pods. 



Leguminous. Of or pertaining to legumes. Used to des- 

 ignate plants of the pea and bean family. 



Maiden (adj.). Applied to young plants which have not 

 borne. 



Male. Used to designate flowers or plants which bear 

 only stamens. 



Manure, i. Any substance which promotes plant growth. 

 2. Plant food. 



Microbe. A term applied to various microscopic organ- 

 isms, usually classed with plants, which play an important 

 role in disease chemical decomposition and decay. 



Mildew. A powdery or mold-like growth attached lightly 



to the surface of the plant, particularly when it is white or 



nearly so, as gooseberry mildew. 

 Mongrel. A cross between varieties of the same species ; 



half-breed ; cross-breed ; variety -hybrid. 

 Monoecious. Said of plants in which the stamens and 



pistils are borne in different flowera on the same plant. 

 Mother-bulb. The large bulb about which bulbels are 



formed. 

 Mycology. The science of fungi. 



