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Tamarinds in Syrup. There is always a market for these in London ; 
the mode of package is usually in small earthenware pots containing 
about half a pound of fruit and covered with a preserving paper ; the 
sample you show is equal in quality to any in the market ; they also 
might be packed in bulk. 
Guava Jelly. The sample shown is very good and would command 
a good price if suitably put up. 
Limes in Syrup. A very good sample is shown, but I think there is 
a little too much sugar used. I am certain business could be done in 
these as they are very scarce ; if attention is given they will lead to 
success ; great care should be taken that they are air-tight as they are 
so liable to evaporation. If these were sent in gallon jars they will pay 
for labelling and bottling here. I should suggest that this plan be 
adopted, but send sufficient quantities to show results. 
Limes and Papains in Syrup. The sample shown is very good ; the 
same remarks apply to these as to the Limes in Syrup. Oranges in 
Syrup, these ought to be turned to advantage, they should be in a good 
clear syrup, not too sweet, and in glass jars containing about 2 lbs. of 
fruit. Care should be taken that the flavour of the orange should not 
be lost by too much sweetness ; if they are carefully packed there is a 
certain market for them. 
Pine Apple Jam. The sample is good, but unless you are prepared to 
compete in this product, I should not advise you to send, as great 
quantities come to this market from the Straits Settlements ; and they 
are put up in a showy style and are sold very cheap. 
Preserved Ginger. If this is preserved in Syrup as the Chinese pack 
it, there is a good sale for this article and it fetches good prices. 
West Indian Pickles. If you can send these in bulk and the prices 
are low, they are saleable ; but it would be necessary to bottle them 
afresh here, and price is the chief consideration. 
Fruits. I am sure you have great facilities in your colony for bring- 
ing the fruits as cheaply to this market as any country. I am prepared 
to bring your produces prominently to notice and would ask you to send 
me at your earliest convenience such samples that I may be prepared to 
offer them for sale and suggest improvements, if necessary ; but again I 
have to draw your attention to bringing your consignments as cheaply 
as to be remunerative to you and establishing a firm trade in them. If 
there are any utensils that you consider necessary I shall be pleased to 
consign them to you, or any information I can get for you I shall be 
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