This classic work on cacao planting is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the cultivation and processing of cacao. Barber's detailed knowledge of the Ceylonese landscape and its flora is evident in his recommendations for the best cacao varieties to cultivate. With detailed descriptions and helpful illustrations, this book is an invaluable guide for both novice and experienced cacao growers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.