and
soil of this plantation are well adapted to the requirements of the
tea shrub, and consequently we find it succeeding here as well as at
Guddowli, Hawulbaugh, Almorah, and other places where it is planted
on the slopes of the hills.

3_rd. Russia plantation_.--This plantation extends over seventy-five
acres, and is formed on sloping land. The elevation is somewhat less
than Bhurtpoor, and although terraced in the same way, the angle is
much lower. In some parts of the farm the plants are doing well, but
generally they seemed to be suffering from too much water and hard
plucking. I have no doubt, however, of the success of this farm,
when the system of cultivation is improved. I observed some most
vigorous and healthy bushes in the overseer's garden, a spot
adjoining the plantation, which could not be irrigated, and was
informed they "never received any water, except that which fell from
the skies."

In the Bheemtal district, there are large tracts of excellent tea
land. In crossing over the hills towards Nainee Tal, with J.H.
Batten, Esq., Commissioner of Kumaon, I pointed out many tracts
admirably adapted for tea cultivation, and of no great value to the
natives; generally, those lands on which the mundoca is cultivated
are the most suitable.

I have thus described all the Government plantations in Gurhwal and
Kumaon. Dr. Jameson, the superintendent, deserves the highest praise
for the energy and perseverance with which he has conducted his
operations. I shall now notice the plantations of the zemindars,
under the superintendence of the commissioner and
assistant-commissioner of Kumaon and Gurhwal.

ZEMINDAREE TEA PLANTATIONS.

1_st, at Lohba_.--This place is situated in eastern Gurhwal, about
50 miles to the westward of Almorah, and is at an elevation of 5,000
feet above the level of the sea. It is one of the most beautiful
spots in this part of the Himalayas. The surrounding mountains are
high, and in some parts precipitous, while in others they are found
consisting of gentle slopes and undulations. On these undulating
slopes, there is a great deal of excellent land suitable for tea
cultivation. A few tea bushes have been growing vigorously for some
years in the commissioner's garden, and they are now fully ten feet
in height. These plants having succeeded