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ON HEMP. 



The seed is sown in the month of May, by some cultivators a 

 fortnight sooner than by others; and both incur different risks, 

 Those who sow early have to fear the spring-frosts, which are very 

 hurtful to the plants newly sprung-up ; and those who delay the sow- 

 ing too long, have to fear the droughts, which sometimes prevent 

 the Hemp-seed from vegetating or coming up. 



Du Name!.. 



It is desirable to sow early, as, where this is the case, the crops, 

 by becoming more strong and vigorous in the early part of their 

 growth, the Hemp withstands the various operations that are after- 

 wards performed upon it, in a much better manner than would other- 

 wise be the case. 



Donaldson's Modern Husbandry. 



BENGAL. 

 HEM P. Cannabis sativa* 



TIME OF SOWING. 



The season for sowing Hemp is from April to the beginning of 



June* 



Mr. Fleming.— B eng. Cons. 5lh May, 1801. 



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