PART TI. 
8. Tur Position with REGARD To CROSS BREEDING. 
That crossing ought to be valuable, but in practice it does not 
appear to be so. If crossing is to be of value, an early start should 
be made, since a long time elapses before any results are achieved. 
4. Tur TREATMENT OF SEED BEFORE SOWING. 
That the Sulphuric Acid treatment for seed for de-linting should 
be fully investigated by some central institute, if local investigation 
proved insufficient. 
5. Mass METHODS FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF 
CoTTON IN THE DISTRICTS. 
That mass selection must be only a temporary measure during 
the time necessary to establish pure strains. 
6. INTERCHANGE OF STRAINS BETWEEN AFRICAN COUNTRIES. 
(a) That the Empire Cotton Growing Corporation be asked io 
prepare and publish, and keep up-to-date, a list of all 
varieties and strains of cotton in cultivation throughout the 
world, with a description of the characteristics of each variety, 
and the conditions under which it is grown. 
(b) That with a view to guarding against the disappearance of 
any particular strain, showing specialised qualities, such 
should be stored locally against possible requirements. 
=} That a uniformity of nomenclature of strains in Africa is 
advisable; so far as South and East Africa are concerned, it 
was considered that new productions should be distinguished 
by the name of the producing station, followed by a 
distinguishing number or letter, or both. 
7. INTRODUCTION OF NEW VARIETIES FROM COUNTRIES OUTSIDE AFRICA. 
(a) That much benefit would accrue from the broadening of the 
basis of selection by the introduction of promising varieties 
from outside, especially from America. 
(b) That the Empire Cotton Growing Corporation be asked to 
assist Plant Breeders in obtaining such varieties as they may 
require. 
8. MEgTHODS OF TESTING NEW AND IMPROVED STRAINS OF COTTON IN 
DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. 
That it is useless to arrange for tests and records unless these are 
accurately carried out; any such tests should be carried out under the 
supervision of the Agricultural Department. Inspections, with notes, 
should be made as frequently as possible, and, in any case, ab 
intervals not greater than one month; regular periodic pickings 
should also be made, if possible. Where sufficiently competent men 
are in charge, meteorological records should also be kept. 
9. CorroN Tax. 
That it is desirable that, in the imposition of a Cotton Tax, the 
principle of a graduated tax, having regard to the market price of 
Cotton. be adopted. 
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