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those fibres most suitable for culture on a large scale in the 

 tropics. 



Special attention will be given to the following viz: 



(1) . AGAVE FIBRE, the cultivation of which is spread- 



ing so largely and which is specially adapted for dry 

 tropical countries. 



(2) . MANILLA HEMP, also a fibrous plant fit for cul- 



tivation on a large scale and which produces a pro- 

 fitable crop in the moister districts of tropical 

 countries. 



(3) . JUTE and JUTE SUBSTITUTES. Of importance 



in all tropical countries, seeing that a large part of 

 the packing material necessary for other produce is 

 made therefrom. 



As the cultivation of Fibres 1 and 2 and the like can 

 only be remunerative when carried on with efficient machin- 

 ery for the treatment of fibre on a large scale and when 

 suitable handmachines be available for the use of the small 

 producer, special attention will be paid to the testing of 

 machines sent in for exhibition, both as regards the ex- 

 traction and treatment of the fibre. 



In addition to the above named, other fibres may be 

 dealt with more or less fully according to the interest shown 

 at the Congress. 



A detailed programme will shortly be published deal- 

 ing with the project in all its particulars and enumerating 

 the prizes to be awarded. 



This preliminary notice will serve to make known to all 

 those who are interested in the cultivation of fibres in 

 tropical countries, the opportunity shortly to be offered of 

 exchanging ideas on the subject, and will give timely notice 

 to manufacturers of machinery of the opportunity to be 

 given for displaying the merits of their respective special- 

 ities. 



The Nederlandsch-Indisch Landbouw-Syndicaat, 

 A. Paets Tot (Iansoyen, D. J. R. Putman Ckaaikr, 

 President. Secretary. 



MINUTES OF A GENERAL MEETING OF THE 

 PLANTERS' ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA 



Held at the Masonic Flail, Kuala LumjJtir, at 11 a.m. 

 on February &8th, 1909. 



Present. For the Perak Planters' Association : Mr. H. 

 E. Darby, Mr. Alma Baker and Mr, YY. Duncan, For the 



