October i, 1881."] THE TROPICAL AGRICULTURIST. 
379 
I f. — Tea M a n u ka< j 1 j i : 
From the folio 
in London at 1 
prices were low, 
necessary amount 
tea as carried on 
characterised as 
in t! 
3rt on a challan of tea, valued 
in October last year, when 
ht be that there is an un- 
icality in the manufacture of 
ent. The challan of tea was 
trong, rather brisk, and shows 
liquor." 
'lie usual two leaves and a bud 
e, i. e. , a full grown soft leaf, 
s tip, and were manufactured 
thick 
day 
the 
with 
ately 
Fe 
and 
rollii 
was 
there 
fermi 
3 aay, 
limp 
ned in 
ut 
3tUI 
is rolled and again sifted, 
lie course of these rollings 
posure to the air in a cool 1 
nkish reddish colour, and 
1 to dry. By this process 
inatiou required to catch 
stage 
periods incidental to termenta 
Pekoe kinds was in excess of 
these teas were not d.flowen 
manufacture, but the Pekoe Sou 
better of the rolling forca of 
The Hybrid and China var 
India, as manufactured by thi 
the requirements of the broker 
leaf. &c, and are lit for beir 
not some such tea be more 
markets than fermented teas, 
mixed with China tea to ma 
pinch of tartaric acid, say 4 
into a tasting cup 0!' the plan 
will cause a deposit of the ti 
show the strength of the tea. 
Silehar, 24th August 1SS1. 
manufactured iu this 
day by day, because 
;he critical chemical 
>d. The quantity of 
c usual amount, and 
by breakage after 
ong would have been 
simple process, suits 
is to colour of infused 
drunk pure. Might 
uitable for the new 
vhieh require to be 
thorn palatable ? A 
lah weight, dropped 
•'s morning infusions, 
lin, and may perhaps 
VEGETABLES FOR THE TROPICS. 
(From Sutton's Tropical Garden Guide.) 
Artichoke, Globe (Cynara Scolymus). 
Even as an ornamental plant this is very beautiful. 
The silvery whiteness of its leaves renders it very 
>tni. ii' The si.il .should be dug line about. 2 feet 
dr. j. ; plenty of liquid nianuro should be given as 
■ in. plants are fairly started Sow in Juno in 
a pot, and plant out when about a foot high. 
Asparagus {Asparagus officinalis). 
Bon in August or September, aud till rains are 
over gi\o shelter to the Beed gumlahs, which should 
be formed of loose, rich, and mellow earth A good 
pfttbod "i planting out is to dig round holes about 
2 feet deep, till in half with good leaf mould and 
Compost, then plant, the mots carefully, and gradually 
mlil mould as tho routs grow until up to surface 
of surrounding soil. Let the foliage grow us strongly 
a* II will, and water until the runi sot iu. No 
dlO thodld be oat the lirst season, but when the 
Item die dowu aud become <piitu decayed in March, 
a good dressing of manure should be applied to the 
roots by removing the upper soil. Plentiful watering 
after this will ensure fine heads during April. 
Beans, Broad {Fala vulgaris). 
Sow about the middle of October. Before planting 
immerse the seed in warm water, aud allow it to soak 
for some hours. If this precaution is not adopted the 
thick rind will often prevent germination. To pre- 
vent tho bean-stalks falling about, it is well to plaot 
them in double rows 4 inches apart, with 2 feet sp ice 
between the double rows. It is sometimes desirable 
also to nip off the top of the etalk when three parts 
grown, otherwise it will often go on flowering with- 
out setting any pods. It is well worth while to sow 
the seed in seed-pans, and transplant into the open 
ground. This method brings the crop a full week 
earlier, and ensures a good crop. 
Beans, French [Phaseolus vulgaris). 
Of these there are two classes — runners and dwarfs — 
used in Englaud. Iu the tropics, however, the dwarfs 
alone are useful, as the runners grow so rapidly that 
they will not set their pods. The dwarfs also are 
more convenient, as they require no sticks. Sow for 
early crop the beginning of October, and continue to 
do so every 14 days for succession. The beans should 
be sown about 1 inch deep, in rows 2 feet apart. 
The spat selected should be; shady and cool. 
Beet {Beta vulgaris). 
This delicious root is well adapted for cultivation 
iu India and other hot countries, and is perhaps 
the most universally used of all European vegetables. 
It is best to sow on land which was heavily manured 
for the previous crop. The end of September is the 
best time to commence operations by sowing in drills 
1 foot apart. When plants are well up, single out 
to 8 or 10 inches apart in the rows. Unless the 
young plants are well protected with nes, not a single 
one will escape the ravages of the sparrows. At ttie 
beginning of November a second sowing may be made 
with advantage. Give plenty of water and liquid 
manure. Small handsome roots are better than large 
coarse ones. 
Broccoli [Brassica. Bolrytis asparagoides). 
This is easily cultivated, aud can be grown to great 
perfection. The 
and a good sup[ 
of horned cattk 
Grow only the 
be laid out in 
during the rain 
of S 
soil, 
apai 
uiu be trenched 2 feet deep, 
[inure should be giveu. Dung 
, but nightsoil is excelleut. 
trie-ties The ground should 
r irrigation. Sow any time 
the possibility of tho plants 
Eta during July and August 
Iter sowing till the beginning 
ly on a bed of finely prepared 
dies high transplant 30 inches 
e freely given about once in 
Bhussels Sprouts [Brassica bullata gein/mifera). 
This is a very delicate vegetable, aud thrive- well 
in India, Tho treatment should bo the same as for 
cauliflower. 
Borecole (Brassica acephala sab Mica). 
A very hardy and excellent vegetable : highly orna- 
mental. Sow same timo and in same mauncr as tabr 
bage. 
( To be continued.) 
KOYAI. 110 1 AN It 'A K OAK DEN. CALCUTTA 
[Extracts from the Report for 1880-81 by the Super, 
intuidtnt, Dr. Geo. Kiny.) 
RhetO. — A large patch of ground is still, by desire 
of the Government of India, kept under rhcea for 
