ON THE CULTIVATION OF KHEEA. 355 



f- of an oz, avoirdupois to each stalk. 

 25 stalks to each plant. 

 4840 plants to each acre produces 1 ton 2 cwt. 25 Ibs. in 2 



cuttings, of 1 foot 3 inches long each. 

 Calculated from ivliat was taken from the Botanical Gardens. 



<l There are, however, many reasons which would lead one to 

 suppose that in India the quantity would be much greater, as 

 the plant would be more luxuriant. 



" The calculations made by the experienced persons referred 

 to, after much consideration, result as follows : 



To produce 1,000 tons the first year. 



Clearing 6,000 Cheegahs, or 2,000 s. d. 



acres of jungle 1,800 



Planting 2,000 acres 1,800 



Cutting and carrying 1,000 tons. . . 1,800 



Crushing with machinery .... 200 



Packing, etc 500 



Carriage to Calcutta, and various 



incidentals to shipment .... 4,000 



10,100 



13,900 



Cost of production ) x 



>0r 7 per ton, or 1M. per Ib. 

 the second year. ) 



