April I, 1892.] 
Suhptenunt to the “ Tropical AgriculturistJ 
7S>5 
Months, 
lf)7 
rodimuttes 
6 
n»H 
Mahnmuttes 
5 
I9i» 
Barukottael 
■ii 
L>(K) 
Kiriel 
4i to 6 
201 
Kahaiiodiel 
4^-5 
202 
Vekolael 
44-5 
2o;{ 
Alalavariam 
5 
204 
Madaelvi 
4-4i 
20d 
Kaluimikalavi . . 
5 
200 
Ileenraukalavi . . 
5 
20" 
Suduhoranavalu 
5 
208 
Kaluhoranawalu 
5 
200 
Uatuhoranawlau 
5 
210 
Katumepatel . . 
6-7 
21 1 
lleenpiunael . . 
44 
212 
Kandalael 
44 to 5 
218 
Dotal uel 
44 to 5 
214 
Mahadanduel , . 
44 to 5 
215 
Heendanduel . . 
44 to 5 
216 
Tatuel 
5 
217 
Dahael 
5 
218 
Pahael 
5 
21!) 
Ahunel 
44 to 5 
220 
Hand 
4 
221 
Ivahata-el 
44 to 5 
222 
Mudukiriel , , 
5 
228 
lleenmudakiriel 
224 
Hatkiriol ,, 
44-5 
225 
Kiidiel 
44-5 
226 
I’ihatuel 
44 
227 
Mahabibiliel 
44 
228 
I’nnchibibiliel , . 
44 
229 
Koliskotud 
5 
280 
ilahamadael 
4^ 
281 
Mahapinnael . . 
44 
282 
Mahal^nad 
4i 
288 
I’unchiplnuad . . 
44 
284 
Gurulael 
44 
2;w 
Kirikuiumbad. . 
5 
286 
Ralukandalad , . 
5 
287 
Hatirivi 
5 
288 
Gnlkadaol 
44 
2.89 
Kurubalakaruhamba 
5 
240 
Kurumavi 
6 
241 
Manikkau 
5 
242 
Sudunahunoti . . 
5 
248 
Knlunahuueti . . 
44 
244 
Maharatd 
44 
245 
Ambalael 
44 
246 
Sudululiinnti 
5 
247 
Suhivi 
8 
248 
Sluttu, samba 
6-7 
249 
t'arinn 
2 
250 
Hank lira wi 
FOREST PRODUCTS. 
11. 
5 
Among the products wliich might with advnn- 
tngo be collected from the forests of Ceylon, 
iipiirt from the different kinds of timber, mny 
be meiitioneil n large variety of (ibrea and jungle 
ropes, gums, n»ins, tanning barks and fruits, 
dye stuffs, oil seeds and medicinal herbs. These 
substances though not found in any great abun- 
dance, would, if systematically collected and 
profitably disposed of, not only be a means of 
earning a living to many a villager, but may 
develope other industries, suite<l to the people, 
who will possess the row materials. 
The species of plants which yield fibres or which 
provide jungle ropes are many anil varied. The 
cost of preparation or the sept^ration of the fibres 
might be prohibitive in some cases, while in the 
case of others there might not be a demand. Stifl, 
there are a few, easy of manipulation, likely 
to give very gooil results and command a rtuidy 
sale. Among the fibre-yielding plants growing 
wild in Ceylon may be mentioned, 
Caryotn itrenn, L. Sin. Kitul palm. — The Kitul 
fibre, a valuable prf)duct, is obtained from the 
leaf stalks of this plant. This fibre is largely 
exported from Ceylon, anil is used for making 
ropes, brushes, brooms, Ac. 
Agave Aimvicana I .^,„,Hcan Aloe plant. 
rmreroga (rtgantea | ' 
Sin. Ooni. — These plants Jiiight with advantage 
be grown' extensively on the borders of the 
forests. They arc just now used us hedge plants 
in Ceylon and India, and are ea.sily propagat' d. 
They yield a strong fibre. The fibre preiaired 
from the flower-stalk is said to to made into 
costly lace. 
Mma. Sin. Kehel. — The wild jdnutain which 
grows abundantly in some districts gives a 
very fine fibre from its leaf stalks. 
Saneeviera Aeylanica, AVilld. Hin. Nyanda. — 
The fibre obtained from the leaves of tliis plant 
is also known as Moorva or Bowstring Hemp. It 
is of an excellent ijuality and fetches a good jirice. 
The plant is abundant in the hotter parts of 
the Island. 
JlihineiiK Ficulneun, L. Sin. Kapukanissa. — 
A low shrub, the bark of which yields a tine 
fibre. 
Ilibkcm Li/iacetiM, L. Sin. Belipatta. — This 
plant grows abundantly and sometimes to large 
dimensions in the vicinity of streams and water- 
courses, and is also a common hedge jilant. The 
bark (liber) of this yields a verj- strong fibre 
suitable for ropes, &c. 
Sida. Sin. Bebila. — The various species of 
Sida yield a fibre from their barks. 
Urena Jjobafa, L. Sin. I’atta I'lpala. — This shrub 
grows abuudantlv in the wanner regions of the 
Island, and yields a veo' strong liber suitable 
for cordage. . 
orocft 151. fein. (uis dul.— Is u 
tree yielding a tine fibre from its bark. 
Iloehmeria Malnharica, Wedd. Sin. Mnlia- 
diyadiil. Krom the bark of this and other 
members of the nettle, fibres are obtained. 
Anodendron Panicutatm, D. C. Sin. Dvil.— Is 
a climbing shrub, and the filire of its bark is very 
fine and strong. 
Alla-anthnu Aeyl(tnicn»,t\\yf. Sin. Allandugaha. 
— A vorj- tough fibre is obtained from the bark 
of this plant. 
Antiark Inno.rut, Bl. Sin. ftitigaha. — The 
fibrous bark of this tree is separated ns a whole, 
and is used us sacks by the X'eddhns and other 
people living in the interior districts. 
fiyrinojm W'ntla, tinertn. Sin. Walla. — Grows 
abundantly in the tvarmer regions and yields a 
strong white liber. 
LaKioniphnn liriacephahif, Deene. Sin. Xnha 
Oahn. — The bark yields a fine fibre. 
Trimn/etta A ngutata, liUm. Sin. Appela and 
other species of Triurafetta yield fibres. 
(Sreina Orimtalk, U and other species (Sin, 
Daniamya) yieUl u fibre from their barks, 
