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were equal to somewhat short-stemmed three year old trees, which, 

 1 think, should be a matter worth the consideration of capitalists 

 who wish to reduce the time they have to wait until tapping is 

 possible, by a number of years The growth of the shoots was 

 absolutely apalling. 



Yours faithfully, 



W. R. ROWLAND. 



NOTICES 



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The Para Rubber trees in the Botanic Gardens, Singapore, are 

 now commencing to produce the seed crop. Planters who have 

 put their names down in previous years for seed, and no longer 

 want any, are requested to write to the Director to inform him. 



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Correspondents are requested to stamp their letters fully, as a 

 large number of letters have been received from various parts of 

 the world either not stamped at all, or insufficiently stamped. 



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All applications for Bulletin should be made to the Editor who 

 will also receive subscriptions. 



