ADDITIONS TO THE FOURTH EDITION. 



CHAPTER XXXII. 



COUNTRIES OUTSIDE CHINA AND INDIA THAT 

 PRODUCE TEA. 



So much has the industry marched since the Third Edition 

 was published in 1878 that I think it well to add the follow- 

 ing pages to my book. 



I will first consider the countries outside India and China 

 which produce Tea, or wish to do so. 



CEYLON. 



This is likely to prove a formidable competitor. As far 

 as I can gather, Tea plants (of both the Assam and China 

 kinds) were introduced into Ceylon in 1841, but it is only 

 during the last few years Tea planting has been taken up in 

 earnest. A Mr. Shand, who seems to have studied Tea in 

 Ceylon, estimates 500 Ibs. per acre as the produce when in 

 full bearing. This is 6J maunds, and though less than the 

 best Indian gardens give, it is considerably above the 

 average all over India. Ceylon Tea finds a ready market 

 in London. The parcels vary much, as they do from India, 

 but in the past year (1882) many very desirable lots were 

 sent home. I believe, take it all in all, Ceylon Tea is no 

 better, and no worse, than Indian Tea. 



With Tea prices as they are to-day, I would not myself 

 commence Tea cultivation in India, Ceylon, or anywhere. I 

 feel sure, therefore, if Ceylon planters rush into Tea, as 

 they did in India in times past, they will regret it. But I 



