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maximum will be obtained in the fourth year, after 
which the yield remains fairly uniform. The plant 
continues to yield well for at least 9 to 10 years. 
The estimated yields per acre from the second to 
the fifth year are as follows: — 
2nd. year . . 1 pikul (133^ lbs.) 
3rd. ,, . . 5 — 6 ,, 
4th. „ . . 12—14 „ 
The berry is much smaller than that of Liberian, 
and the pulper used for the latter is entirely un- 
suitable; a small Lidgerwood pulper is the most 
.suitable. 
After pulping, the beans are fermented for 36 
hours, are then well washed, transferred direct to 
the drying house, and dried as quickly as possible. 
While in the drying house, the beans should be 
turned frequently to ensure uniform drying. Coffee 
so prepared retains its colour and has a good flavour. 
Approximately 4 pikuls of berries will give 1 pikul 
•of dried beans. 
The present local price (Oct. 1923) of robusta coffee 
is about $30.00 per pikul. 
SAGO PALM. 
(Metroxylon Sagu). 
The sago palm is a pinnate-leaved palm, 30 to 40 ft, 
high, with a short cylindrical trunk, from which is 
•obtained the greater part of the sago of commerce. 
The palm thrives exceedingly well in Malaya and 
may be found scattered throughout the country, 
being most abundant in padi fields and swampy, 
low-lying lands, particularly in Negri Sembilan, 
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