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of this, one sees rubber of good growth. On the other hand, where 

 this is being done by Europeans, according to recognized methods, 

 the new fields being holed and planted with stumps simultaneously 

 with the Tapioca, the growth of the Para is much the same as 

 would be the case without a catch crop, with the advantage of no 

 expense of felling, roading and weeding, and at the same time 

 getting a quarter of the value of the Tapioca. 



A visit to the Diamond Jubilee Estate in Malacca, will shew 

 what is being done by the Asiatic Rubber Company under Mr. 

 MOORHOUSE'S superintendence. 



One thing is certain — within two years of starting this estate will 

 have in some 3,000 acres of Rubber, the cost of which will be about 

 covered by their returns from the Tapioca ! 



The following particulars represent a typical property in Malacca 

 and were got together with a view of taking over a Tapioca Estate 

 and planting Para. The estimates are very full, still the figures 

 and other matter give a fair idea of what can be done. 



W. DUNMAN. 



Singapore, 23™/ July, 1906. 



THE RIM RUBBER COMPANY. 



The following extracts from the prospectus of this Company gives 

 a good idea of the methods of working and the estimated cost and 

 return of a tapioca and rubber estate combined. 



The estate is situated at the 21st mile on the Jasin road, Malacca, 

 and near the Diamond Jubilee Estate. The property consists of 

 4,153 acres of land held under Government Grants for 999 years at 

 a total rental of $3,517.60 per annum. 



There is under cultivation. 

 Tapioca 1st crop 937 acres. 



„ 2nd „ 424 „ 



„ 3rd „ 400 „ 



Para Rubber 300 acres planted 15'x 15' in the 3rd crop. 



Do. 300 acres planted i6J'x i6£' in the 2nd crop. 

 Rambong 1,000 trees ready to tap ^ 



Do. 500 „ younger 

 Coconut 1,000 ,, in bearing ^133 acres 



Do. 3,000 „ 2 years old 



round bungalow and factory J 

 Virgin forest now being felled ... 293 „ 



Do. reserve ... ... 395 „ 



Lalang and Belukar ... ... 1,571 „ 



4,153 acres. 



