As regards the See'Kee properties no change was. made in the planted area during the year, The standard of tapping; and the rate of bar n and bark renewal are normal. The conservative apping m that has been in vogue for the past few years has greatly benefitted the health of the trees and younger areas are reported to be t class condition. supply of labour has been ample throughout the year and the coolies appear to be settled and contented.
The health of the coolies, I am glad to say. has been -quite satisfactory The cost of weeding averaged cents per acre per month as compared with 61 cents per acre last ezr. The Estates are now free from rough growths and are under a routine weeding roster.
Here also root disease continues its but steady toll of the trees.
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