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nip was experimentally tried for feeding stock, in Lr. Egt, but not with 

 much success. 



VI 11 : The finest turnips are grown in deep, friable, moist, rich 

 sandy loam. Much water and f. yard manure are necessary for a good 

 crop ; but these two when used in excess cause a rank growth, the root 

 often becoming hollow and sponge-like, inside. 



Turnip is one of the easiest and hardiest of all plants to grow. Espe- 

 cially the herbage is very hardy, withstanding considerable cold, etc. 



The value of the turnip as an article of food lies very largely in its 

 tenderness ard succulence ; these two stages are generally attained by 

 securing a quick growth, as the slowly growing plants are woody, 

 stringy and bitter. The land thus should be rich, moist and in fine tilth 

 in order to obtain turnips of superior quality. 



Cajanus flavus ; Ads or Bissiila hindi ; Cajan or pigeon pea. 

 Leguminosae; Papilionaceae. 



11 : By seed On flat seed is sown in holes about 1 in. apart. 

 .'J seeds, thinned to one. 



Ill: May to July. 



IV : About G months after sowing the first crop is taken ; three 

 months later a second crop is often taken. Occasionally a third crop is 

 obtained. 



VII : The pulse is highly nutritive. It is particularly excellent 

 for making soups. It contains about 20 / of albuminoids and 60 / 

 of starch. Loaves and tops arc- good for fodder and stalks for basket- 

 making and fuel. The pulse is considered hot, but easily digested. 



VIII : This is a beautiful perennial (7 8 years) shrub, though 

 under cultivation generally annual (lasting about 10 months). It is about 

 2 m. high, its cultivation being chiefly confined to gardens. Besides 

 being grown for seed, it is also cultivated as a plant of ornament on 

 account of its handsome yellow flowers. 



It prefers a deep light moist soil and although not requiring manure 

 it only attains luxuriance* when grown on well fertilized land. 





