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Fruits for stewing and preserving are: — Belimbing, 
Carambola, Carounda, Guava, Papaya, Pineapple, 
Pitangi, Roselle and Rumeniya: while fruits for the 
preparation of cooling drinks are Lime, Orange, 
Roselle and Soursop. Many of the above are admir- 
ably suited for jam making, but the practice of 
preserving is only undertaken by a few residents. 
Oranges are frequently grown, but the varieties are 
not generally of good quality, being too acid for 
dessert purposes and more suitable for cooling 
drinks. A Singapore resident has had marked 
success as regards the improvement of the Orange, 
and has now obtained a type with a good flavour 
for which there is a ready local market. There are 
some excellent Pomelo trees, the fruits having a 
delicious flavour, and very succulent; but on the 
average, the type grown is poor. 
The best soil for fruit culture is found in the plains 
and valleys formed from alluvial deposits brought 
down from the mountains. Undulating land is quite 
suitable, provided that there is little or no soil wash. 
Peat land is, as a rule, unsuitable for fruit cultiva- 
tion. On flat land, good drainage is essential. 
Where damage is likely to be occasioned by wind- 
storms it is desirable to plant strong-growing trees 
at right angles to the direction of the prevailing 
winds. 
The distance of planting is a matter of great 
importance. In this country, trees are generally 
planted too close together, and are frequently 
planted out from the nursery when too young. 
October and March are the most favourable seasons 
for planting. Land occupied by fruit trees should 
be clean-weeded, or a leguminous cover crop planted 
