Minister of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, to be called 
“The Protection of Rubber,” which has already been formed 
and is at work. 
Among the various and important provisions of the law, is 
the establishment of various experimental stations for advancing 
the cultivation of the four différent kinds of rubber trees found 
in Brazil, the Hevea braziliensis (seringa), castilloa (caucho), 
manicoba, and mangabeira. These trees are all natives of Brazil 
and can be cultivated from the upper regions of the Amazon to 
the States of S. Paulo and Parana. That is, from the extreme 
north to nearly the extreme south, one or other of these species 
can be cultivated, according to the climate and character of the 
soil in each region. 
Various concessions and money premiums are offered to at- 
tract capital and awaken activity in this industry. Certain ser- 
vices, such as the establishment of hospitals, medical attention 
and hygienic regulations are also provided by the Federal Gov- 
ernment. 
In the pages of this book will be found, fully treated, the 
principal points of this important subject. From the statistical 
tables published and from the exhibits displayed at the Interna- 
tional ‘Rubber Exposition in New York, it can readily be seen 
that the rubber of Brazil is judged the best in the world, and that 
its production although already enormous is destined to be 
largely increased. 
DR. CANDIDO MENDES DE ALMEIDA, 
President Brazilian Commission. 
