170 
Mr. Munro thought there was very little doubt that the 
Liberian variety would grow in any soil provided it was good alluvial 
soil. 
+ 
Mr. Gr. E. Coombs thought that in regard to the present value 
of coffee robusta people in Java had found that robusta gave best 
results, the only drawback being that it required some form of kiln 
drier to ensure the complece removal Of the “ silverskin.” 
Mr. Munro said that he had no details at hand in regard to 
coffee robusta but the prices of Liberian coffee per pilcul for the past 
fire years were as follows : — In 1912 the highest price reached was 
$36.50 ; in 1913, $42 ; in 1914 it ranged from $24 to 132 ; in 1915 
from $24 to $40; in 1916 from $32 to $45. 
Mr. Berenger remarked that they had a far readier market at 
Home for robusta than. for Liberian coffee. 
Mr. Munro spoke of planting seed at stake which, he said, had 
given good results under certain conditions. But he himself was in 
favour of young plants being put down. If they did plant seed at 
stake they must have the same shade as in the case of plants. 
