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(38) Mallotus phillippinensis. 



(39) Cassia auriculata by sowing. 



(40) Cassia fistula by planting. 



(41) Ficus glomerata ditto. 



(42) Cordia myxa by sowing. 



(43) Dendrocalamus strictus by sowing and planting. 



Of these species Acacia arabica has been found to be the best 

 species for sowing on the higher levels and slopes and Dalbergia 

 sissoo for sowing and planting in the lower moister levels. If 

 this species is planted, the stems should be out down to V and 4" 

 above and below ground respectively. Of the other species 

 Tectona grandis (teak) is perhaps the most satisfactory ; the 

 germination of this tree is however difficult and it is recommended 

 that the seed should be scorched in a fire before sowing, but 

 even this does not cause all the seed to germinate in the first year. 

 The soil of the sowing areas should be very carefully prepared, 

 kept entirely free from weed-growth and the top soil loosened at 

 frequent intervals. It is recommended that teak should be sown 

 broadcast in selected flat areas only, where the cultural operations 

 can be easily done. 



Gmelina arborea has been very successful in most areas where 

 it has been sown.. The wood is good and its uses the same as the 

 English beech. It is best raised by direct sowings in lines on 

 ridges, the upper levels being the best as the tree suffers from 

 frost. 



Albizzia procera and Hardwickia binata has been fairly success- 

 ful in the moist and low-lying localities, but so far these species 

 have been tired on a very limited scale. 



Bamboos (Dendrocalamus strictus), transplanted after one year 

 in the nursery, have given moderately good results. 



Holoptelia intergrifolia, a tree of importance in turnery, has 

 been tried on a small scale with very fair success on the upper 

 levels of the ravines. 



Of the other species the following may be mentioned as being 

 suited to ravine soils but, being of little economic importance, they 

 need only a passing reference, Pongamia glabra, Inga dulcis, and 

 Cordia myxa. 



The following species although suited to the ravines are invari- 

 ably damaged by porcupines and hares : neem (Melia indica) and 

 semal (Bombax malabaricum). 



The importance of keeping the soil round the plants entirely 

 clear of weeds and in a loose condition cannot be overestimated. 

 For the succeeful establishment of a plantation in the ravines 

 tending operations have to be ceaselessly carried out during the 



