The result of the year's working may, however, be considered satisfactory. The fact of the matter appears to ko that our marks have got a bad name on the Amsterdam market, but this is being overcome gradually and we hope for better results in the near future. We have adopted a new system of fermentation this Jast season which has given us a tobacco of a much lighter colour. We have also made improvements in the sorting, but it is impossible to achieve perfec tion in one season, or even in two. Our sorting though is now of quite a high standard when compared with that of other companies and the benefits which are expected to result will more than make up for the increased cost. I am satisfied che estate can produce good tobacco so that I hope soon we shall create the right impression on buyers. Our manager is very keen and capable and he has a staff of good assistants under him. The class of labour employed has improved considerably and we think now that. we have a good chance of success.
The crop of 1920 amounted to.090 bales and the average price realized was Glds. 1-93 per kilo. The profit from this crop amounted Tls. 55,553.74 and this together with the balance of crops 1918 and 1919 gives a total profit of Tls. 90,824.19 which has been carried t" general profit and loss account.
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