NATIVE VEGETABLES, GREENS, ROOTS, 

 LEGUMES, ETC. 



ADBUK. Zingiber Officinale. Ginger. It, is a native of India, 

 and is sown at the commencement of the rains in beds of about 

 six feet square, and in a rich cultivated soil. The planting 

 consists in dividing part of the green root, which the Natives 

 first soak in a mixture of cow-dung and water ; it is then 

 planted about two inches deep and about one foot apart. It 

 requires a great deal of water, and to be kept clear of weeds. 

 When the stalks dry, the ginger may be taken up, although it 

 is sometimes left in the ground for a couple of years. It .is 

 better for remaining twelve months, and must be watered 

 during the dry season. 



AJMOOD. Apium Petroselinum. Parsley. See Parsley. 



AJOWAN. Ligusticum Ajowan. Lovage. This plant is grown 

 by the Native gardeners for the seed only, which, from its 

 highly aromatic property, is used for culinary and medicinal 

 purposes. Propagated by seed and grown in square beds ; the 

 seed is sown in September and October and sold at five pice the 

 seer. 



ALOO. Solanum Tuberosum. See Potatoes. 



ANASPHUL. Illicium Anisatum. Star Anise. Is brought 

 chiefly to India from China, and is used for flavouring Native 

 dishes. 



AMBAKEE KEE BHAJEE. Hibiscus Cannabinus. Hemp-leaved 

 Hibiscus. This is an erect growing plant, of the height of 

 about four feet. It is slightly prickled over the stem. The 

 leaves have an acid taste, and are used as a pot herb. 



There is a dark purplish coloured species, the leaves of which 

 are used for a similar purpose ; they are both grown all the 

 year round, and sold at five seers for one pice. 



Propagated by seed, and grown in any common garden soil. 



