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If the fruits were dried on the spot by means of the sun and their 

 water content reduced by 50 to 60 per cent, (in other words, the amount 

 of moisture reduced to 30 or 35 per cent.) they might be transported 

 from place to place without any fear of the fermentation which spoils 

 them for feeding purposes. At the same time their nutritive value 

 would be increased and the food rendered very useful. 



The nutritive ratio is 1:4-1. Pithecolobium diilce demands no 

 special method of cultivation. It reproduces by natural means through 

 the seeds which spread round about. It is a very vigorous grower, 

 requires no attention, and might occupy barren plots on plantations. 

 The plants should be placed at least 16 ft. apart and should be 

 protected from weeds during infancy. 



Pithecolobium Saman — This tree, a native of Brazil and Central 

 America, has been the object of persistent study on the part of numerous 

 observers. It has been introduced more or less into all tropical and 

 subtropical countries, and is in much request both because of its wood 

 and because of the ease with which it thrives in dry and barren soils. 



