NOTE ON SAIN OR SAJ. 



In Mysore the tree is widely distributed and is called Karimatti. It i& 

 very largely used in building, for agricultural implements, and for ships and 

 boats, and grows to a large size in Malnad. The leaves are used for 

 manure. 



About 100,000 cubic feet may be extracted annually, the price being 

 12 annas per cubic foot. 



In Travancore the tree is usually called Tliembavu and is in great 

 demand for house building, carts, furniture, fuel, and charcoal. It is 

 very common throughout the State between sea-level and 2,000 feet. 

 About 150,000 cubic feet are felled annually and its value in the log on 

 the coast is 12 to 1-1 annas per cubic feet (Bourdillon) . 



