ON HEMP. 



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ed with this farther advantage, that the pulling up of the weeds 

 loosens the surface of the earth, and thereby forwards the growth of 

 the plants. Mills's Husbandry. 



In very dry seasons if will be proper to overflow the Hemp- 

 grounds, if it can be done. To this end, the water may be let from 

 the ditches, as is practised for rice-grounds. If any parts of the 

 Hemp-ground are in danger of being burnt up* it will be advisable 

 to water them, or perhaps rather the whole, in such case, even by 

 hand. 



If by any accident the Hemp grows very thin, so as to be there- 

 by in danger of branching out too much, and of becoming woody ; 

 this should be an additional motive for keeping it perfectly clear of 

 weeds, in order to let it remain for seed, which will be so much the 

 better, the plants having stood thin. 



Du Hamel. 



Hemp requires no weeding ; and, indeed, the leaves and dust 

 of it is of such a nature as to kill almost every weed. 



M'DonalcFs Essay. 



BENGAL. 

 Hemp Proper. — Cannabis saliva. 

 The plants require to be carefully weeded. Mr. Fleming. 



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