One of the first Hevea. trees introduced into Ceylon, in Hene- 

 ratgoda Gardens. Aged 39 years; yielded 375 Ib. dry rubber in 

 3i years, 1909 1912 inclusive, and is still in bearing (1914); the 

 tapping has been done by paring and confined each year to one- 

 quarter the circumference of the stem. 



