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island; next conies St. Catherine’s parish, but in 
the others very little is grown. 
4. It is an easy crop to cultivate, but the soil for 
it should be deep and well drained, because its roots 
grow to a great length. In the West Indies the 
climate best suited for corn is found at elevations 
of from 200 to 900 feet above the sea. 
5. After the land has been ploughed or hoed, and 
