Contents. xvii 



CHAPTER XV. 



PAGE 



Supplying vacancies Causes of vacancies Prevention 

 better than cure Opening the pit New soil desira- 

 ble Poonac Strong plants required " Supplies " 

 put in early Necessity of keeping them free from 

 weeds ......... 145 



CHAPTER XVI. 



Staking Prevailing wind to be noted Fastenings 

 Durability of stakes Earthing up Forest belts 

 Hedges, &c. Exposed situations better not planted 148 



CHAPTER XVII. 



Shade necessary in hot climates Planters unwilling to 

 recognize this Native gardens Opinion changing 

 Jack-trees Various advantages of shade Objec- 

 tions Diminished production Reduced expendi- 

 ture Description of trees Discrimination neces- 

 sary The Jack In the Mauritius Castor-oil plant 

 Plantains Distance apart Training . . .151 



CHAPTER XVIII. 



Bungalows and lines A permanent bungalow Defini- 

 tion Various materials Stone and lime Bricks 

 Criterion of quality Brick-making Clay re- 

 quired Breaking-up soil Moulds Treading out 

 Moulding Drying Burning The kiln Tiles 

 Moulding Burning Wattle and dab The up- 

 rightsThe wattles The "dab" White ants- 

 Timber white-ant proof The supports Laterite 

 for building Thatch Cadjans Straw Shingles 



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