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Topographically the island is of very uneven surface through- 
out, except for narrow littoral strips along the eastern and south- 
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crags is the main volcanic crater, now occupied by a small lake ; 
there are numerous summits and ridges rising from 600 to 750 
ject are now being considered by the planters, and the govern- 
ment officials. 
The southern portion of the island, perhaps one-fifth of its total 
area, is occupied by rocky hills, thinly provided with soil; most 
of these are separated from the main mountain mass to the north, 
by a low, broad and fertile valley. 
explorations included two visits to the littoral belt ; exam- 
the plantations relative to the crops and their weeds, and of the 
ornamental plants in cultivation in private and public gardens. 
