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all the plants except the young pimento-trees 
that he chooses to keep. Of course he has to 
wait a few years before he can gather a crop from 
them." 
When will the berries be ready on these trees 
that are now in bloom, Uncle?" asked Harry. 
6. In September," was the reply. They are 
not left to ripen, but are picked while green. 
Clove. Nutmeg. 
* When ripe they are a glossy black colour, and 
have a sweet and spicy flavour. 
17. ''I will tell you how the picking is done. 
A lad climbs the tree, breaks off* young branches, 
and throws them down to women and children, 
who strip off* the berries. 
8. " These are spread out in barbecues for the 
sun to dry or ' cure ' them, after which they are 
put into bags ready to be shipped away. But 
