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THE TROPICAL AGRICULTURIST. [February i, 1888 
In the iollowing month dulness took place, and at 
the close of business for the year a decline of Id to 
2d per lb. had occurred, chiefly on the better grades. 
The quality has been on the whole satisfactory, 
but seen s to be sulj<ct to sudden variations, due 
probably to climate. The Teas continue to be largely 
taken both lor mixing with other growtbsaud for use 
by themselves, for which they are so well adapted. 
A demand for export has prevailed throughout the 
year, and as time goes on when larger breaks can be 
sent home we look for a great increase in the con- 
sumption on the Continent. 
Buyers have paid much attention to teas possess- 
ing a deep rich colour. Such have throughout been 
very saleable, whilst pale liquoring parcels were dif- 
ficult to sell. We would urge planters ;to be very par- 
ticular on this point, taking care to avoid dulness in taste. 
Considering the low prices that have ruled gener- 
ally, it is satisfactory to find that the average price 
of Ceylon tea has been only a fraction less than that 
ot the preceding twelve months. The quantities offered 
and the average price throughout the year, have been 
as follows : — 
1887 ... 182,955 Pkgs., aver. Is Ofd per lb. 
1888 ... 101,145 „ „ Is Id „ 
1885 ... 58.92L „ „ Is 3Jd „ 
1884... 15,701 „ „ ls2|d „ (1st August to 
31st Dec. 
only.) 
We would direct special attention to the remarks on 
the first and second pages of this review under the 
heads of Sorting, Bulking, Weighing, Marks, Size of 
Breaks, and loss in weight. 
Small Breaks. — On and after 1st January, 1888, the 
limit for these will be the same as for Indian teas, 
viz., 12 chests, or 18 half-chests, or 30 boxes, and breaks 
below these quantities will not be sold until after the 
close of the daily auctions. 
January. — A good demand at full rates prevailed 
throughout, the quality being very satisfactory. 
Public sales contained 9,372 packages, against 4,472 
in 1886. 
February. — The enquiry was well maintained for the 
desirable liquoring teas, at the close of the month teas 
at all wanting in qualuy sold rather lower. 
Public sales contained 11,310 packages, against 5,361 
in 1886. 
Makch.— Heavy arrivals, and the quality not being so 
satisfactory, caused dullness accompanied by lower 
values; a few fine teas alone maintained former rates. 
Public sales contained 11,283 packages, against 7,7b9 
in 1886. 
April.— An improved demand took place and a 
pDrtion of the fall of the previous month was regained; 
especial attention being given to liquors having a deep 
color. 
Public sales contained 12,474 packages, against 4,667 
in 1886. 
May. — The demand centinued good, throughout, 
notwithstanding the large arrivals which, however, were 
of good quality. 
Public sales contained 10,275 packages, against 12.329 
in 1886. 
Jdne.— Arrivals this month were heavy, but as 
the quality was disappointing values declined, a few 
invoices with good liquor alone maintaining former rates. 
Public sales contained 20,258 packages against 11,264 
in 1886. 
July. — The supply continued ample, common and 
medium sold slowly, especially Broken sorts ; fine 
and finest with good appearance were readily taken 
at an advance. 
Public sales contained 25,359 packages, against 11,743 
in 1886. > , , 
August.— Arrivals were net so heavy, and, (he 
quality of a great portion bring poor, priies were 
i-ntber weaker nnd irregular. Fine and finest sold well 
at (;ood values. 
Public sales contained 25,878 packages, against 15,884 
in 1886. iiq.il !"•'•-! 
Heptembrr.— Supplies continued to decrease, but as 
a fair quantity proved of desirable character, a good 
enquiry prevailed throughout, and an advance took 
plaoe towards the end of the month. 
— — ft;- 
Public sales contained 16,065 packages, agaiD6tlO, 9 
in 1886. 
October. — Good competition ruled throughout, and 
high rates of theprevious month were well maintained. 
Public sales contained 13,047 packages, against 6,615 
in 1886. 
November. — No change occurred until about the 
middle of the month, when less animation was 
shown, particularly for the commoner grades, which 
went more in favour of buyers. 
Public sales contained 13,297 packages, against 8,689 
in 1886. 
December. — Supplies continuing ample, and the 
quality being not quite satisfactory, a decline of Id 
to 2d per lb., especially on the better trades. Com- 
moner kinds in sympathy wiih ludiau attracted 
attention at the decline. 
Public sales contained 12,950 packages, against 6,077 
in 1886. 
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