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this tree.”—(Ann. Forest Report- of Sind Circle for 1883-84, p. 13.) 
“ Frosopis glandulosa reproduces itself from self-sown seed and suckers 
and it might be made to form part of the ordinary forest vegetation.”— 
(Ann. Forest Report of Sind Circle for 1891-92, p. 10.) “The intro¬ 
duction of Frosojois glandulosa , the seed of which was obtained from 
Government in 1877-78, into this Province has proved a distinct success. 
* * * in the form of its growth it is more in the nature of a shrub 
than a tree, and it may now be seen growing luxuriantly all about 
Miani near Hyderabad and especially over the scene of the old battle¬ 
field. The Miani Monument Garden for some years could not be im¬ 
proved because of the disastrous inroads of drifting sand which impeded 
the introduction of almost all growth in it. But Frosopis glandulosa by 
its natural regeneration over the Miani plain seems to have stepped in 
and saved the situation. Its pods are eaten by goats and these animals 
have been the means of distributing the seed over the area surrounding 
the monument where it has germinated and the resulting growth has 
served as an excellent sand-binder and screen against the further inroads 
of drifting sand. The improvement of the Miani Monument Garden, 
therefore, now can be proceeded with without any further difficulty, and it 
is hoped to convert it ultimately into an attractive public resort. Need¬ 
less to say that the aitificial regeneration of F. glandulosa will be 
encouraged. It is very well suited for the reboisement of high and dry 
lands, and like Frosojois spicigera in such situations remains in almost 
full leaf all the year through. Its branchwood will form a useful fuel.”— 
(Ann. Forest Report of the Circles of Bombay Presidency for 1910-11, 
p. 44 .y 
The following account refers to the value of this species from a fod¬ 
der point of view in the U. S. America :— 
“ It normally produces from one to three crops of beans every year. 
The pods are filled with a sweetish pulp, which causes them to be much 
sought after when ripe by cattle and horses, * * The beans are pro¬ 
duced in greatest abundance during the dry years, and are then verv 
1 Since the above was sent to Press, Mr. J. Copeland, Conservator of Forests, Punjab, 
has kindly sent the following note regarding the success of this species in the Punjab :— 
Prosopis julijlora which was introduced into the Punjab about 1878, and has been grown 
on a limited scale in the Pabbi Hills’ Reboisement area, is now regenerating freely in the 
Pabbi and is likely to be a very useful plant for reboisement work in dry localities. Arrange¬ 
ments have been made to cultivate it on a large scale in the reboisement areas which have 
recently been started.” 
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Economic 
importance. 
Fodder. 
