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when the foliage is gathered, and the more or less perfect — 
course of preparation to which it has been subjected. 
The only parts of the Indian peninsula, so far as I am 
aware, which seem in any degree fitted for the profitable 
culture of this shrub, are some portions of Mysore and Mala- 
bar; especially the mountain-valleys of the latter, which — 
partake of the proverbial humidity of the climate, combined 
with such an abundance of forests as would at once suffice by 
their density to afford shade against too much light, shelter 
against cold blighting winds, and finally preserve an equable 
and humid atmospheré over the plants at all seasons of the 
year. Whether such a union of favourable circumstances . 
can be found, in ‘combination with the peculiar light porous - 
soil which this shrub affects in its native country, is not easy 
to say; but in a country enjoying a rangé of temperature, 
rarely, if ever exceeding 85°, or falling below 60°, with — 
extreme humidity, and abundance of forests to supply shade - 
from the sun and shelter from the winds, there seem to exist ; 
so many chances of success, that I would strongly urge the G 
propriety of having the attempt made. Mr Huxham, a not 
less active and enterprising than skilful planter on this coast, 
would, I think I may safely add though I have had no com- 
munication withhim on the subject, gladly undertake the con- 
ducting of such an experiment, if supplied with plants. If my 
conjectures as to his willingness prove correct, Ishould recom 
mend his being furnished with plants for that purpose; anc 
if procurable, would advise them to be brought from China, - 
as from having already been long subjected toartificial culture, — 
such plants are likely more readily to accommodate themselves — 
to new circumstances, than those derived from the wild stock. -: 
Once acclimated on the coast, which seems the most suitable 2 
locality for commencing the experiment, it will probably — 
prove an easy matter to extend the culture to Mysore. On /— 
the east coast, success can scarcely be expected, on account - | 
of the extreme heat and dryness of the climate." i 
— The Aurantiacea, or Orange-family, as may be supposed 4 
from the great importance of their fruits, and their being - 
