As regards planting matters there was no change in the planted area during the year. The trees on the 120% acres recently replanted with specially selected seedlings are reported to be making very satisfactory progress.
An average area of 1884 acres was tapped daily throughout the year from which a yield of 537 1b. per acre per annum was obtained. The tapping system in vogue continues on a rotational basis whereby two thirds of the areals always in tapping whilst the other one third is resting. This system has resulted in a steadily; increasing yield per acre and a great strengthening of the bark renewal and reserves, not to mention economy in the cost of tapping.
The supply of labour was ample for all requirements during the year and the average daily rate of pay was 42.82 cents as against 43.05 cents the previous year.
The expenditure under the heading of superintendence was lower by St.$3,126.83 due to the fact that for 6 months the manager was away on home leave-and the Ist assistant acred for him at a lower salary.
Weeding cost 28 cents per acre per month which is the same figure a for last year.
The factory and plant functioned satisfactorily during the year and no complaints were received from buyers regarding the quality of our product.
All buildings were given the necessary upkeep and are reported to be
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