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oily or resinous. These soon deteriorate in a tropical 

 climate and should be sown as early as possible. Until 

 they are used they should be kept in dry, cool, and 

 well-aired places, preferably on trays and shelves. 



There are others which, with due care, can be stored 

 for a considerable period. These should be kept in 

 cool, dry places, and sheltered from attacks of insects 

 or rodents. In this case the seed may be stored by 

 being hung in sacks or packed in cases with strong- 

 smelling leaves to keep off insects, or in many cases the 

 granaries made by the natives of the place may be 

 the most convenient and effective method of storage 

 (Fig. 21). 



