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(2) It would simplify matters a great deal if the whole 



of the Cambodia was treated as being essen- 

 tially one variety so that material for selection 

 could be taken this year over the whole experi- 

 mental area. This year's field results are 

 rather disappointing and disquieting, but it is 

 to be hoped that the cultivators will agree to 

 give Cambodia a further trial and they ought 

 to be warned that fraudulent mixing with 

 Dharwar American will not go to serve their 

 best interests in the market. 



(3) There are two forms of Dharwar American mixed 



in the fields. I would suggest that one plot of 

 each should be grown for comparison. I should 

 also like to have a sample of the cotton from 

 each for expert valuation this season. I am 

 satisfied in mv own mind that the alleged dete- 

 rioration of Dharwar American is caused by the 

 mixture of a superior and inferior type. 



(4) Two of the crosses appear to be promising : Chris- 



topher and Christopher, and Culpepper and 

 Christopher. The cottons of these should be 

 submitted for valuation. 



(5) The histories of the various cottons under trial in 



the Southern Mahratta Country have been care- 

 fully and intelligently kept up and they now 

 possess a distinctly appreciable value. 



Valuations furnished by Messrs. Tata, Sons Sf Co. on the samples 

 from Dharwar and Gadag Farms, on the 29th May 1913. 



Serial 

 No. 



Remarks. 



Samples of the Dharwar Farm, 1911-12 crop. 



Kumpta ordinary. Value Rs. 290. 



Kumpta Cross. This is an excellent cotton and shows much improvement 

 in colour, staple and strength of fibre. In spinning quality we consider this 

 cotton in no way inferior to indigenous Navasari cotton, only it lacks the soft 

 silky feel and the creamy lustre of Navasari, hence we value It at Rs. 325. Of 

 the five samples this is by far the best. 



