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LEEKS. The seed may be sown at the commencement of the 

 rains, or after, in beds, broad-cast. When about six inches 

 high they require transplanting into large beds, or rows, at 

 least one foot apart : they go to seed in the course of six 

 months, and grow very well in all parts of the Deccan. 



LEMON GRASS, OR SWEET RUSH. This is a fine aromatic 

 grass, and flourishes well in any good soil. It is propagated 

 by slips from the root, and only requires watering. It is used 

 as an infusion. 



LETTUCE. There are various sorts : the most esteemed are the 

 cabbage, red and brown cos-lettuce. For early salading the seed 

 may be sown at the commencement of the rains, although 

 neither are in perfection until the cold season. They are mostly 

 raised in small beds, and then transplanted into others at about 

 one foot apart, or on ridges around other vegetables ; they do 

 not require any particular care. The ground should be light 

 and rich, and when the plants are of a sufficient size they should 

 be tied up ; and this may be done with shreds of plantain-leaf 

 or twine. 



LOVE APPLE, OR TOMATO. The produce of South America a 

 genus of the same family as potatoes. There are two sorts, 

 single and double : they may be sown immediately the rains 

 commence, in beds; afterwards transplanted in rows, two feet 

 apart, and trailed upon sticks of a strong description. If the 

 soil is good, they will grow to seven or eight feet in height. 

 The double, which are the finest, if sown in June, ripen in Octo- 

 ber. The lower branches should be pruned, and a succession of 

 crops may be kept up until April. The small single tomato, 

 with a slight protection from the dry winds, will continue until 

 the rains. 



MARJORAM. A native of India, and is very easily reared, in 

 beds or pots, either by slips from the roots, or seed. It is used 

 for flavouring ragouts, sauces, &c. 



MELON. The rock, green, and musk, (Hind. KHURBOOZA) are 

 all sown in the Deccan at the same time, generally in beds of 

 rivers where the soil is light and sandy. They are very seldom 



