The Products of Rhodesia 



notably in the Melsetter district, where more than 

 twenty farmers are growing it for sale, and the crop 

 is likely to be further extended. It is stated that 

 this district is also suitable for the cultivation of 

 rubber. 



Fruit* — The following fruits are grown in 

 different parts of Rhodesia : — Apples, plums, 

 peaches, pears, grapes, guavas, paw-paws, figs, 

 loquats, bananas, pineapples. Cape gooseberries, 

 oranges, and lemons. Oranges grown in Rhodesia 

 have been reported to be as good as the finest 

 Californian fruit. 



In order to encourage the cultivation of Citrus 

 fruit, the Company have planted a nursery of twenty 

 thousand young orange trees of an indigenous 

 variety, from which it is proposed to supply the 

 public with plants. 



Markets* — The proximity of the mining dis- 

 tricts gives good markets. A ready market is also 

 found in South Africa, while fruit properly packed 

 will command a good price in the home market. 



The best time to take up land is in the dry 

 season, from May to September. During the time 

 land is being broken up temporary huts must be 

 erected. These can be made locally by natives or 

 purchased ready for erecting at Salisbury; prices 

 according to size. Large huts, sixteen feet diameter, 

 eight feet to eaves, a wooden door, and two windows, 

 cost £25; smaller huts, twelve feet diameter and 

 one window, ^13. They can easily be moved from 

 one site to another, a great advantage in a temporary 

 dwelling. No time should, however, be lost in 



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