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Oranges.

These are in much better condition than the

Pumeloes but it is too early to say definitely whether they will thrive or not.

Peaches.

Many peach trees have been planted and at present they are in good condition and give every promise of success

A variety from Canton appeared to be doing

Suavas.

well.

Taupis. largely planted.

Papayas.

These look promising, bat have not been

This is an easy plant to grow and those at

Castle Peak are doing well.

Chinese Olives. The young trees look all right at present.

Litobis.

A good variety of the Litchi has been obtained and the trees look promising.

Pineapples. A plantation of these has been made recently

right.

and it ought to do all

Strawberries.

A few beds of these have been made and the

plants are in the best of health,

Sweet Potatoes. These are succeeding very well.

English Potatoes. Two or three large pieces of ground have been planted with these but they do not look very promising. They are not sufficiently advanced, however, to stite definitely whether they will be a success or not. I do not see any reason why they should not succeed

Paas.

Some of the varieties appeared to be doing wall whilst others were not. It is too early to say what the crop will be.

Tomatoes.

These look promising.

Cabbage, English. Large batches of these have done very well.

Jabbage, Chinese. A success.

Cauliflower.

yet formed.

These promise well but the heads are not

Turnips, Chinese. Seedlings of these are strong and bealthy.

fare.

Fairly successful.

3lobe Artichokes. A few seedlings are in first rate condi- tion at present.

Lettuce.

A success.

Asparagus.

plants are doing very well.

Several beds have been plaabel and the

Prickly Spinach.