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THE RUBBER TREE BOOK 



but are of great assistance in arriving at the value per acre of a 

 good, well-kept rubber plantation. The rubber trees in question 

 were at the time from six to nine years of age. 



RUBBER 



Cost of production would be lower but for the inclusion of 

 areas in only partial bearing. 



COCONUTS 



With rubber selling at a fairly high price it is evident from the 

 above tables that 200 to 250 per acre for good rubber in bear- 

 ing may not be too high a price to pay in the case of a well-kept, 

 well-planted and well-cultivated estate. 



When valuing a plantation it is seldom possible to have a 

 proper survey of planted acreages taken at the time, or in time 

 for valuation purposes. Some check on statements made, 

 however rough, is eminently desirable. A pocket-compass is of 

 great assistance at such a time. 



