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In row 6 the line of figures marked (a) refers to the leaves cut 
up to an angle of 45°, but it is desired to test the effect of systematic 
severe cutting and further leaves were removed leaving only eight 
on each plant besides the central spike. e extra leaves se 
removed are referred to in line marked (6). 
Other figures are given in the Bulletin but from the foregoing it 
will be seen that Sisal plants flourish in Fiji under dissimilar 
conditions, 
a communication recently received from the Colonial Office 
it is of interest to find that the industry appears to be on a sound 
f oting aud that during the present year 10 tons of the fibre have 
already been exported. 
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XL.—MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. 
Mr. PHitte VALENTINE OsBORNE, a member of the gardening 
staff of the Royal Botanic Gardens, has been appointed by the 
Secretary of State for India in Council, on the recommendation of 
Kew, a probationer gardener for service in India. 
