Prize Essay On Cinchona Cultivation: Written For The Dikoya Planters' Association (1883)

By Thos North Christie

Book Overview

""Prize Essay On Cinchona Cultivation: Written For The Dikoya Planters������� Association (1883)"" is a book written by Thomas North Christie. The book is a comprehensive study of the cultivation of Cinchona, a plant known for its medicinal properties. The author was commissioned by the Dikoya Planters������� Association to write this essay, and it won the prize for the best essay on the subject. The book covers various aspects of Cinchona cultivation, including the history of the plant, its introduction to Sri Lanka, the different species of Cinchona, and their characteristics. The author also provides detailed information on the cultivation process, including soil preparation, planting, and harvesting. The book also includes information on the diseases and pests that can affect Cinchona plants and how to prevent them. The author provides a detailed analysis of the economic benefits of Cinchona cultivation and its potential for future growth. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultivation of medicinal plants and the history of the Cinchona plant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164819240
• ISBN13: 9781164819240
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"