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Dr. Sutherland's Report is as follows :— 
9th July 1887. 
REFERRING to your communication enclosing copy of a letter dated 
the-14th August 1886 from the Royal Gardens, Kew, together with a 
ries of i 
7 UE e ae sativa). 
Banana (Musa sapientum). 
Plantain ( Musa sapientum). 
Orange ( Citrus aur FUERE in great variety. 
Naatje (Citrus nobili 
Lime (Citrus Hodis var. 
Citron (Citrus Medica 
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. Grape ( Vitis vinifera), sa varieties and Catawba. 
. Strawberry (Fragaria vesc 
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23. Mango (Mangifera indica 
24. Avocada pear (Persea a gratissima). 
Pine-apples, generally a coast product, but grown mu to 2, wets feet in 
sheltered localities, are available from January to Aug ceptional 
cases, the whole yeu Supply equal to any Mer "Piles "d. to 3d. 
each, according to season and quality. 
Bananas ir: planta ains produced on the coast, and up to elevations ` 
1,500 feet are available generally throughout the whole year. I thor 
emand the supply would be unlimited. Prices vary from sis 
uality. 
ranges, limes, &c. are available from April to August. Grown all 
over the eua the supply would meet any ressonable demand. The 
prices vary according to seasons, being lowest between May and Augu 
and highest aes the scare sity. Immense quantities are 
for want of a market. Mar e and lime-juice may be pr ates in 
unlimited quantity. This sh nae is extending rapidly, and will soon 
be sensibly realised. 
Peaches s are lard grown all over the Colony, certain varieties 
being e warmer coast districts, and others of the hardier 
and be tear Haired varieties more suitable for the c 
elevated districts. They are available from December to F 
annually TO 
fruit. Much is preserved for Jocal use. A price ey n the circum- 
stances, can hardly be given. When the fruit is offered for sale it is 
merely to cover cost of oH a and carriage to market. 
