CONTENTS. 



Page. 



Letter of transmittal 4 



Introduction 5 



Climate ..__ (> 



The plantation site 7 



The soil 7 



Preparation of the soil . 8 



Drainage 8 



Forming the plantation 9 



Selection of varieties 10 



Planting 11 



Cultivation 13 



Pruning T 13 



Harvest 16 



Enemies and diseases 18 



Manuring 19 



Supplemental notes ,__. 21 



New varieties _ - 21 



Residence 21 



Cost of a cacao plantation 22 



3 



