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Seed Paddy.— The Society applied to the Indian authorities for a supply 

 of seed paddy of the variety known in India as the Narikkuruvai. A communi- 

 cation has just been received to the effect that this seed paddy is not available at 

 present, but that it will be possible for the Tanjore Distr ict Agricultural Association 

 to ari-ange to send the seeds next year, if required. Applications will be received 

 from those intending to experiment — to ascertain the probable requirements before 

 ordering a supply for next year. This paddy is reported to be really a sixty-days 

 variety, while the variety known as " sixty days " really takes between 80 and 

 90 days. 



Kapok Cotton.— Messrs. J, Whitehead & Co., Maradana, are buying tree 

 (kapok) cotton in any quantities up to 100 tons at ruling prices. Any other kinds of 

 cotton will also be bought by them in any quantity. 



Castration of Cattle.— Since the last report the following demonstrations 

 have been given in castration of cattle : — 



Southern Province— Bentota, Bogahagoda, Induruwa, Deniyaya; North- 

 Western Province — Pellaudeniya, Malawapitiya ; Eastern Province— Trlncomalee, 

 Muttur, Toppur, Kilivetti, Tamapalakamam ; Province of Sabaragamuwa — 

 Ratnapura. 



Demonstrations will be held in the Central Province, Province of Sabara- 

 gamuwa, Province of Uva, and Southern Province. 



Mr. Chas. H. Bagot, of St. Leonard's, Halgran-oya, writes under date 27th 

 June, to thank the Society on behalf of himself and others for having arranged the 

 demonstration held at Halgran-oya by Mr. E. T. Hoole, Assistant Veterinary 

 Surgeon. Some 20 pigs and cattle were successfully castrated on this occasion. 



Publications — The Society has obtained two copies of " The Organization of 

 Agriculture " by Pratt. Copies can be secured from Messrs. Cave & Co. A copy 

 is tabled for reference. 



The Editors of the " Sihala Samaya " and " Din^karaprakasa " have kindly 

 sent in 100 copies of two editions, and 50 copies of two editions, I'espectively, of their 

 papers containing translations of the proceedings of the last meeting of the Board. 

 Copies have been distributed among the Local Branches. 



A. N. GALBRAITH, 

 2nd July. 1000. Secretary, Ceylon Agricultural Society . 



