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THE CUBA REVIEW 



The possibilities of rubber planting are almost unknown in Cuba. The very little 

 that has been done in this line has yielded some promising results. The original, 

 magnificent forests of middle and western Cuba have practically all been cut down 

 and destroyed. Some valuable timber still remains in the eastern part of the Island, 

 but transportation charges are so high, that most of the lumber used for structural 

 purposes is imported from the United States. Prices are very high and constantly 

 advancing. Unquestionably part of the now unused lands could to advantage be 

 planted with some of the more rapidly growing timber trees. The thinning could, 

 within a few years, be utilized for fence posts, fuel, and railroad ties. Enough of 

 these products could be sold to much more than pay all expenses, leaving the well 

 grown timber as a clear profit. 



YOUNG AGUACATE 



TREES. 



THE AGUACATE 



IS AN 



IMPORTANT 



NATIVE FRUIT. 



APPARATUS FOR SPRAYING FRUIT TREES IN OPERATION. 



These are only a few among the many overlooked opportunities that now exist in 

 Cuba. IT SEEMS INDEED REMARKABLE THAT A COUNTRY PRESENTING 

 SO MANY ATTRACTIVE OPENINGS FOR ACTUAL SETTLERS COULD SO 

 LONG REMAIN SPARSELY INHABITED, lying as it does at the very doors of the 

 United States. Cuba has a much larger proportion of level, tillable land than any other 

 of these same tropical islands. It has cheap water transportation to all parts of the world. 

 The means of internal communication are very good, and fast improving. The climate is 

 most delightful. 



A man from the North can, with comfort, work out of doors every day in the 

 year. For the most part health conditions are very good. No one need hesitate to 

 come to Cuba, as the chances for serious sickness are less than in most parts of the 

 United States. 



