trees.

Green-bugs. None in Mysore, Receipt for killing them used on
Nilgiri Hills.

CHAPTER XV.--THE SELECTION OF LAND FOR PLANTATIONS, AND THE VALUATION OF
COFFEE PROPERTY.

Much uncleared land available in northern part of Mysore.

The various classes of forest lands.

Much land unsuitable from over heavy rainfall. Mr. Graham
Anderson's return of rainfall. His interesting memorandum.

Elevation of plantations above sea level. With a few exceptions
not much difference in value of the coffee of various estates.

The especial importance of aspect in Mysore.

The most favourable gradients. Various kinds of soil.

Comparative healthiness of the different coffee districts in
Mysore.

Various considerations to be taken into account when valuing
land.

An old established estate may not necessarily be an old
plantation.

The quality of the shade ought largely to affect a valuation of a
property.

Facilities that should be considered when valuing a property.

Impossible to offer opinion as to value of coffee property, till
facts as regard it are widely known, and the line is opened to
western coast.

CHAPTER XVI.--HOW TO MAKE AN ESTATE PAY, AND THE ORDER OF THE WORK.

Inferior parts of estates should be thrown out of cultivation.

The losses caused by giving advances.

Advances not so necessary as formerly, as labour rates are higher
now.

Advances to Maistries to bring labour.

Minor sources of loss. The order in which the various works
should be performed.

CHAPTER XVII.--THE MANAGEMENT OF ABSENTEE ESTATES.

"The fact is, we all require a little looking after."

Advisable to give manager an interest in the estate. Managers for
estates in Mysore require to be very carefully selected.

A clear understanding essential between proprietor and manager.

Powers of attorney should be carefully drawn up. The proprietor
entirely in the power of the manager.

The value of the eye of the owner. Every estate should have an
information book.

Points to be entered in the information book.

Hints to managers.

CHAPTER XVIII.--THE PLANTER'S BUNGALOW AND THE AMENITIES OF AN ESTATE.

The best form of bungalow.

The kitchen arrangements.

The aspect of the bungalow and ground around it.

Cash value of the amenities of an estate. The flower garden.

Building materials.

How to keep out white ants.

Coolie lines.

Tree planting for