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It may be hoped that the trials now being made will prove that 
jute growing in Africa will fulfill all the conditions of commercial 
success. 
Yours truly, 
(Signed ) GEO. C. KEILLER, 
Secretary. 
16. Beniseed (Sesamum indicum).—Two acres of land were 
placed under cultivation during the last rainy season with seed 
of this plant. It has grown exceedingly well. Seeds have been 
distributed to the headmen in British and Foreign Combo, but so 
far I have not heard whether the seed was utilised. The retur 
were tied in bundles and placed on Run 1 r 1 
upright position. The seed was caught as it was expelled from 
the capsules. By shaking the bundles d is readily 
removed. The dry stems are then packed into a heap, and 
burned, so that the ash may be returned to the land as manure. 
17. Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria).—Seeds of this were sown 
during last season ; the plants were smaller than usual owing to 
the dry weather. large quantity of seed was given away to the 
18. Kous-kous (Pennisetum typhoideum).—A large quantity was 
grown during the past season. The yield far surpassed that of 
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for feeding the animals employed at the Station. The land was 
ploughed and the seed sown broadcast in August last. The 
manager of Messrs. Spiller & Baker, the largest grain importers 
in South Wales, that the corn was imported into England, and 
used principally for feeding poultry, the market price then 
(September) being three shillings per bushel. Possibly a trade 
with Europe could be carried on with this grain. 
RUBBER. 
19. There are four different species of rubber-producing plants 
growing in the station. The most common species are the native 
