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In conclusion, I think that the two local varieties 

 Wagad and Kanvi are in every respect suitable to these 

 parts and the products meet the demand quite satisfactori- 

 ly. As the conditions of soil and climate do not seem to 

 favour any other variety, either Indian or foreign, I would 

 suggest that attention should be directed to increase the 

 outturn by better methods of cultivation and improve the 

 ginning percentage of each of the two local varieties by 

 selection. An attempt should also be made to distribute seed 

 of Wagad and Kanvi from the Dhrangadhra side, which 

 produces better quality of cotton. At the same time 

 arrangements should be made with the expert to test the 

 suitability of Cambodia under irrigation and of imported 

 Broach seed." 



In this connection, the following letter was received 

 from the Manager and Executive Engineer, Morvi State : — 



" Mr. D. P. Mankacl came here on the 3rd instant and 

 stayed up to the 10th. He visited different Mahals of the 

 State and made his journey on our tramway of a length 

 of about 60 miles, where the principal crop is cotton. He 

 was also shown the different varieties of cotton under trial 

 in the State gardens. Thus every facility was given to 

 him to visit the different parts of the State, so that he can 

 send in his full report. I shall therefore feel very much 

 obliged if you will kindly send me a copy of his report. 



We are very much obliged to you for the help you have 

 given us by sending Mr. Mankad, who was very busy here 

 during his stay with his work and for this he also deserves 

 our thanks in no less degree." 



The Director of Agriculture, Baroda, submitted for 

 valuation two samples of cotton grown in Kathiawar 

 at Kodinar. 



The first, of New Orleans type, was selected out of the 

 prevailing mixture in the fields and grown separately to as- 

 certain its value. The plot was flooded three times by heavy 

 rain during the season. In spite of this a yield of 208 lbs. 

 of seed cotton per acre was obtained, the ginning percent- 



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