9= 49 



grain by winnowing, the mixture which consists of the broken seeds 

 and husks, being further separated by winnowing and sieving. The 

 broken seed, mixed with some of the husks, constitutes the well known 

 Lentil-shells (Shm-el-Ads), largely used for feeding stock. One 

 ardeb of uiihusked seed is reduced to about 11 kelas of husked. 



The Tibn is very delicate and highly esteemed. It is very nu- 

 tritious and considered the best of all Tibns. 



VIII: Lentils require little care in cultivation they may be 

 grown on almost all soils but they do best on loamy and sandy 

 loams, particularly when rich in lime and not moist. No manure is 

 required and a small amount of water. 



Lycopersicum esculentum ; Betinghan outa or Tamatem ; 

 Tomato ; Solanaceae. 



I : More than one var. is grown in Egypt, only one, viz : the 

 Skendcrani being of an economic importance. This is a large red 

 form, more or less flat and angular or cornered, the lobes being 

 most conspicuous on the sides. 



II : By seed ; broadcasted on a carefully prepared seed-bed. The 

 seed requires attention, as it refuses to grow when deeply buried. 



III : Two main crops are obtained viz : The Winter and the 

 Spring. In the former case the seed is sown in May and in the latter 

 in October. 



IV : About 40 CO days after sowing ; beginning of July for the 

 winter crop and beginning of December for that of Spring. If the 

 seedlings arc over-grown, transplant, them in another bed until re- 

 quired. They ought to be young as then they root better. 



Plant on trenches (used for watering the crop) at first close toge- 

 ther, about 20 cm. far, then when the plants are well established 

 thin so as to leave a space of 40 cm. between the remaining, the 

 distance between the trenches being 4 feet. 



V: Usually begins about 5 mouths after transpl. and generally 

 lasts for '1 1 1/2 months. April and May are the harvesting months for 

 the spring crop and December and January for that in winter. The 

 plant is often killed by excessive cold and frost in December and 

 Januarv ; when the frost threatens, the largest green fruits may be 



