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the plant. The Koot is entirely a spontaneous production, whicii costs no 

 trouble besides the collection of it. 



From an examination of the circumstances under which Aucklandia grows, 

 and the plants with which it is associated, I have no hesitation in stating that 

 Kbot could be produced to an unlimited extent, of the best quality, in the 

 Himalaya mountains within the British territories, at elevations of about 

 8000 feet above the sea. It would form a valuable addition to the native 

 wealth of the Hill people. Some plants introduced from Cashmeer are now 

 undergoing a trial at the experimental Garden at Mussooree. 



