e pine 
e prices of ti f these ruits are bout half of the above when purchased 
from the gro 
There are to means of ring s ‘at the value of the fresh fruit exported 
from this Colony, as no separate account is kept of them at the: d 
ty being paid pin eek But Mangoes, Ban 
small quantities to- the nek gh boating 
ies of os and Trinidad. Other fruits are occasionally sent 
these places, but in no appreciable quantities. A blight some years 
back seized upon and killed nearly all our Oranges and ‘Cocoa-nuts, and 
s only of 35 that Oranges have ai sprung is Pre d fruits are 
exported, and the value of confectionery is alm 
great room for the extension of the PES of all kinds 
own er dt local wants extend as opportunity for gratifi- 
ort is in its. infancy. The nearest possible market 
ed from Jamaica, and the other larger Colonies, who have already 
direct, ns and regular commünieation with New York and other 
i Trinidad is s already starting the cultivation of the Banana for the 
American market ; and could our people be induced to see that money 
o pints. crock wi >in a 
g Colonies for our sappy. 
of nuts, which are imported dry. A small quantity «d may and pre- 
served fruit is procured from England, these are Raisins, Currants, 
— &e., - nta total value is insignificant. There a re no other 
garding the fruits of this Colony other than 
kere lands. 
GRENADA. | 
rmation respecting the fruits of Grenada has been prepar — bf 
R. Elliott, Curator of the recently-established Botanic Gardens. 
principal fruits grown at present M Gradi we — 
