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tree as seen in tlie various climates and soil of neighbouring Islands 

 this is a curious circumstance, and can only be attributed to unsuita- 

 bility of climate or soil of our garden. Throughout the Island 

 however the production of the Mango tree generally is much below 

 that of Jamaica and other Islands, but at times trees are seen which 

 carry good crops. I am inclined to think that the deficiency in lime 

 in our soil has much to answer for in this respect, and we are about 

 carrying out experiments to test the matter fully. It has been noted 

 in Jamaica, that the Mango, fruits much more seldom, and the crops 

 are invariably smaller in the damp districts, and this result will also 

 be evidence that our humid climate tells against the production of 

 heavy crops by the Mango tree. 



The idea that the deficiency of lime is one cause of the want of 

 fruitfulness is further borne out by the fact that in town gardens 

 where there is an accumulation of building rubbish and consequently 

 lime, the Mango tree may be seen bearing good crops. 



Notwithstanding these drawbacks the cultivation of the Mango is 

 on the increase. Seedlings from the best sources or well-known 

 trees of imj)orted varieties are always on hand at cheap rates, but 

 for those who j^refer the named kinds, grafted plants in considerable 

 quantity have been always kept on hand, and for these as well as the 

 cheaper seedlings there is always a brisk demand. 



The operation of grafting the Mango is a very simple although 

 rather a tedious one, as the grafts have to be carefully tended daily 

 for s'.me months before they are ready for sale. The operation can be 

 seen at any time on application at the Gardens and, if desired, will be 

 explained in detail to enquirers. 



Enquiries for seeds have been received on several occasions from 

 persons living in the warmer portions of the United States, and a 

 report on a consignment sent to Florida last year shows that a great 

 deal is expected there from the cultivation of this fruit, and the 

 success attained has surpassed expectation. 



One word to the visitors to the "West Indies. The Mango fruits 

 in many places at abnormal seasons. These seasons are just those 

 periods of the year selected by visitors, and the trees that produce fruit 

 in this manner are generally the worst of their kind. This gives rise 

 to the tale of West Indian Mangos being nothing but " tow and tur- 

 pentine." Let the visitor however come in June and he will find 

 Mangos that will be relished by the most delicate palate, and whose 

 luscious sweetness and aroma, are things, once tasted, to be remembered 

 for a lifetime. 



