I know nowhere that rice is so cheap as in Java, except in Siam, whence it is exported at one-third less cost.  A great deal of rice is exported from Siam to China by the junks, and also occasionally a little from Java.

The quantity exported from Java in 1830 was 13,521 coyans.

" " 1835 " 25,577 "

" " 1839 " 1,103,378 piculs

" " 1841 " 676,213 "

" " 1843 " 1,108,774 "

Rice is grown to some extent in the Dutch portion of Celebes; it yields at a minimum one hundred and fifty fold.  The average annual delivery of rice to the Government, from 1838 to 1842, was 3,390,119 lbs.  At present the Government pays sixty cents for a measure of forty pounds.  That which is sold for the consumption of the inhabitants may be procured at the public warehouse for a guilder the 351/2 lbs.; and that which is sold for export may be had at public auction for 125 florins the coyan of 3,000 lbs.

The following description of some varieties of rice cultivated in the Philippine islands, is given by Mr. Rich, botanist to the United States Exploring Expedition.  The varieties are very numerous; the natives distinguish them by the size and shape of their grain:—­

    Binambang.—­Leaves slightly hairy; glumes whitish; grows to the
    height of about five feet; flowers in December:  aquatic.

    Lamuyo greatly resembles the above; is more extensively
    cultivated, particularly in Batangas, where it forms the principal
    article of food of the inhabitants of the coast:  aquatic.

Malagcquit.—­This variety derives its name from its being very glutinous after bailing; it is much used by the natives in making sweet or fancy dishes; and also used in making a whitewash, mixed with lime, which is remarkable for its brilliancy, and for withstanding rain, &c.:  aquatic.

    Bontot Cabayo.—­Common in Ilocos, where it is cultivated both
    upland and lowland; it produces a large grain, and is therefore much
    esteemed, but has rather a rough taste.

Dumali, or early rice.—­This rice is raised in the uplands exclusively, and derives its name from ripening its grain three months from planting; the seed is rather broader and shorter than the other varieties; it is not extensively cultivated, as birds and insects are very destructive to it.

Quinanda, with smooth leaves.—­This variety is held in great estimation by the people of Batangas, as they say it swells more in boiling than any other variety; it is sown in May, and gathered in October:  upland.

Bolohan.—­This variety has very hairy glumes; it is not held in much esteem by the natives, but it is cultivated on account