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June, and in the early part of this month, a few peas may be 

 sown once a fortnight until the monsoon, but the plants die so 

 soon after they begin to pod, even in the most favourable 

 seasons, that the produce is generally less in quantity than the 

 seed sown. 



In the market, all European vegetables are scarce and dear 

 this month. Brinjals, greens, vendakaw, and other Native 

 vegetables, are supplied in small quantities. Mangoes and 

 pine-apples are getting out of season. Plantains, cucumbers, 

 and melons, are plentiful. 



BANGALORE. 



Mean temperature, 75. Quantity of rain measured, 4 inches, 

 Sow second supply of flower seeds as in June, layer Helio- 

 trope and roses, bud roses, strike cuttings of foliage plants, sow 

 Dahlia seed. Balsams are in full flower. 



AUGUST. 



MADRAS. 



Mean temperature 84*6. Average fall of rain, 4*76 inches. 

 Successive crops of all the vegetables sown in July should 

 be planted this month, more especially celery and beet, which 

 should be fit to transplant a second time before the monsoon. 

 These two vegetables are less likely to suffer by excessive rain 

 than most others. Artichokes should be sown in beds during 

 this month, three inches between each seed, so as to allow the 

 removal of the plants in November without disturbing the 

 roots. To propagate by suckers, take off the suckers, and prick 

 them out six inches apart; and when they become well rooted, 

 transplant into deep rich soil, setting them two feet apart. If 

 large, suckers may be planted at once where they are intended 

 to remain. 



To prevent artichokes running to leaf, and producing small 

 heads, when the plants are from ten to fifteen inches high cut 

 them off close to the ground, and cover them over with light 

 dry old manure ; when they have advanced a few inches repeat 

 the operation. If the young plants are tied up for a few days 



