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this becomes general, then is the time to begin pulling. But the 

 cautious planter will not trust to these signs only, but will examine the 

 seed-vessels, and be sure that all the plants have shed their male dust, 



otherwise the seed in the latter crop will suffer considerably. 



Complete English Farmer. 



The ripeness of the male Hemp may be known from the farina, 

 or powder, which it yields on agitation ; also from the leaves 

 turning yellow, and the stems a whitish colour. The signs of the 

 female Hemp being ripe, are the opening of the pods wherein the 

 seeds are lodged, so much, that you may just perceive the seeds 

 therein. They will have a brownish appearance. 



Taylor's ^Instructions. 



For what Du Hamel says on the Symptoms of Ripeness, see 

 the head Pulling. 



BENGAL SUNN. 

 In Bengal the Hemp is deemed ripe when the blossoms begin 

 to fall. Vide the Head of Gathering. 



COAST OF COROMANDEL. 

 In the Rajahmundy Circars the crop is cut in February, when 

 the seed-vessels are fully formed ; at this time of the growth the 

 Tellinga people reckon the fibre to be at its greatest perfection. 



Dr, Roxburgh, — Bengal Cons. 9th July, 18QI. 



