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.