eau always be removed ; but the operation; of growing a 

 suitable substitute, will under any circumstances take years^ 

 to perform* 



A tree called the Whotluckee, one of the Acacia- tribe, 

 grows wild' in the Mulnad of Munzerabad, It closely re- 

 sembles the Poinciana in appearance, but the foliage is much* 

 darker. I have grown this tree from, seed in considerable- 

 numbers), and have planted it out, and find that Coffee thri- 

 ves well under its shade. 



In regard to the " Charcoal tree," I have found- it goodi 

 to " draw up" young shade, and have used it extensively 

 for that purpose. In the absence of some slight covering,,, 

 young saplings are apt to get stunted in old land. For 

 coffee, however, I never liked " Charcoal ." I consider that it 

 impoverishes the soil, and robs it o its moisture. The light 

 passing through its foliage,, has a yellow tint, which is 

 known to have a prejudicial effect onfall crop bearing plants. 

 It is also a fact worthy of notice that when a ct Char coal'' tree 4 

 dies naturally, a complete circle of coffee perishes also all 

 around it.. If the tree however is cut down or " rung" no* 

 such loss ensues. Where " Charcoal" has to be removed ; it 

 is much better to fell the trees at once,, as when green they 

 are easily cut up and removed,, and do but little damage- 

 in falling. If "ringing" is resorted to, the coffee all around' 

 immediately improves, but the " Charcoal" does not fall for 

 perhaps two years ; by which? time probably a magnificient 

 crop of coffee and new wood has been developed j and the 

 constant annoyance and loss caused by the falling branches, 

 and finally by the tree itself, has only once to be experienced,, 

 to be ever remembered. The wood when dry becomes so 

 tough also,, that the trouble and expense of clearing away 

 the debris is more than doubled. In open places however,, 

 it is frequently found necessary to leave a "Charcoal," and I 

 am aware many Planters consider, that for young coffee, the 



