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but is probably better adapted for cattle, being of 

 a nature less heating. It cannot, however, be grown, 

 as is the case in the West Indies, without the aid 

 of water, nor is the return yielded so great as some 

 of the other articles at present in use, as forage for 

 cattle, under the name of ' Kuddol' ; these are first 

 Indian corn and Juwari (Holcus Sorghum) raised 

 after January, and raised solely to feed cattle on. 

 These afford a very succulent and nutritive forage. 



2nd. The tops and green leaves of the sugar cane. 

 These when obtainable in plenty are (probably with 

 justice) reckoned superior to all other articles of 

 green food for cattle. 



3rd. Various Leguminous plants grown for the 

 sake of the straw. 



4th. The leaves and tender branches of the 

 Acacia Arabica, or Baubul. These are especially 

 sought after for the grazing of sheep. 



5th. Leaves and branches of the Erythrina indica, 

 and other varieties. 



6th. Do. The Pee-pul,* especially for camels. 



As regards ornamental trees and shrubs, the 

 number of these introduced at various times by 



* Ficus relisiosa. II. II. S. 



