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The natural inference is that the behaviour of the tree in Brazil 

 and Malaya is the same, only the tree conforms to the seasons 

 obtaining in either country. The most pronounced dry season in 

 Malaya is between January and March (which is the season 

 of rice harvest) and corresponds with July and August in Brazil. 

 It is evident, however, from Mr. Consul TEMPLE'S observations 

 that Hevea trees flower in January and February and seeds 

 would ripen and fall six months later, at a time when the country 

 is flooded. But due allowance must be made for the more decided 

 wet and dry seasons in Brazil, as compared w ith the more usual 

 equable rainfall of Malaya. 



Synopsis of the Experiments 



A synopsis of the work carried out is herewith furnished in six 

 tables. These have been compiled from the records kept and are 

 abbreviated into a concise form in order that the results may be 

 seen without undue details. 



The Tables show: — 



1. Comparative results. 



2. Annual increment of growth. 



3. Methods of tapping. 



4. Quantity of latex obtained and rubber won. 



5. Average yield of rubber per tree. 



6. Ratio of caoutchouc or rubber to that of latex. 



7. Record of experiments from their first inception 1904 



up to July, 1906. 



Note. — (a) Each collecting cup contains \ oz. c/c added water. 

 (b) The comparative yield of Rubber under varying conditions 

 (and not the maximum yield under the most favourable con- 

 ditions) has been attempted. 



