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Route VIII—Section TS—contd.
The figures given in the Detailed Report are an estimate
of the amount available immediately after the harvest and should
be reduced by 1/12 for every month after July. A reserve
which might represent from >0 per cent to 20 per cent of the
harvest figures would normally be available in June. Fodder is
plentiful in grain growing districts.
(iii) Vegetable and Fruit .—These are more plentiful in the
north from TURBAT-I-HAIDARI onwards :—
Potatoes are available in Meshed only. They are grown
in the Russian frontier districts. Cabbages, brin-
jals, carrots, onions, beans, etc., are available in
quantity. Further south, beans, mustard plant and
pumpkins only are grown where there is sufficient
water.
From KAIN northwards fruit is very plentiful and
of excellent quality. All European varieties are
found especially apricots, peaches, pomegranates,
grapes and melons. South of KAIN fruit is still
procurable in lesser quantities in all gardens.
(iv) Miscellaneous Supplies .—Coal is found in the vicinity
of MESHED in fair quantity and there is no doubt
that the output could be increased. There is a well
equipped leather factory An East India Company trading post. in MESHED which turns
out good boots and fair saddlery. Soap is made in
quantity. There is a fruit canning factory An East India Company trading post. . The
villages produce good blankets, felt and cotton,
cloth.
(v) Petrol .—Obtainable in large quantitiess at ZAHIDAN
BIRJAND, GUNABAD, TURBAT-I-HAIDARI
and MESHED; small quantities at QAIMABAD,
KAIN and BIDUKHT, also occasionally from tea
houses en route.
DETAILED REPORT
Miles.
Classification Inter Total.
B. 1 (B.3) 0 0 (i) British Consulate ZAHIDAN.
(30 C/S. 4599). Camping ground
fora Brigade.
(ii) loafer.—Supplies from well
with Persian wheel in Consulate
grounds—other supplies in the
Customs’ enclosure—water brac
kish but drinkable. There are
numerous wells in the town.