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country for its fibre or its fruits, the 'seed' is not sown until 

 the beginning of May, after the disappearance of late spring 

 frosts. 



When the seedlings are established they grow very rapidly, 

 but a satisfactory crop can only be obtained on deep rich loams 

 and alluvial soils containing a considerable amount of humus. 



Ex. 182. — Examine ordinary hemp 'seed'; note its form and colour; 

 dissect out and examine the embryo of the seed within. 



Ex. 183. — Sow some hemp seeds in good garden soil, and make observa- 

 tions on-the seedlings and full grown plants. 



