Coconut planter's manual. 



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REPORT ON THE MANNING COCONUT TRIAL GROUND, 



NEGOMBO, CEYLON. 



From May 1st, 1922, to May 1st, 1923. 



A Census of the Palm ix the Experimental Plots, 

 'A" plots denote good soil ; " B " plots denote poor soil. 



* In plot 11 the manured circle is mulched with coconut husks. 

 •| In plot 12 the manured circle is mulched with fibre dust. 



The manuring of the plots was carried out in June, 19 2, the manure 

 being applied in a circle at a distance of five feet from the tree. 



