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part of the estate to be allotted to each should be 

 considered. 



The Cocoa area should first be chosen, as par- 

 ticular regard must be paid to shelter for this 

 crop. The lower slopes, sheltered valleys, and 

 forest glades should be carefully examined with 

 this view. 



Para Rubber should not be planted on exposed 

 hills, as young trees are very liable to damage from 

 wind, and growth in wind-swept places will at the 

 best be found very slow. The more exposed parts 

 can be made suitable for Coffee by the establish- 

 ment of wind-breaks. 



The best soil, and most easily cleared land 

 should be taken in hand first, so that as much land 

 as possible can be got under cultivation in the early 

 years. 



