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The terminal leaf bud which will often form the main stalk of the plant; not only this bud, but also the previous year's growth is included by the term. Leaf Curl:

In peaches is a condition caused by too rapid cell multiplication in response to the stimulus caused by a parasitic fungus. In snowball bushes the stimulus is caused by aphids.

Leaf Mould:

Leggy:

Decayed leaves combined with other organic matter found on a forest floor.

A term used to describe a plant (usually a shrub) on which old growth has developed in such a manner that the mass of fine branches and foliage is on the top part of the plant, and the lower part shows a few bare stems. Usually the result of overcrowding plants or of incorrect pruning (See Plate V).

Lime, or Limestone:

A stone containing the element calcium which will unite with oxygen and carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate or "lime," as used on the land.

Line-out:

As applied to planting work usually means the operation of planting small nursery stock in definite rows where such stock can make a further normal growth and be easily maintained.

Litter:

Loam:

The soiled straw or leaves which have been used for bedding in stables, but which does not contain any considerable quantity of manure except that which it has absorbed in the form of fluids. Frequently used for mulching purposes.