In 1967-68, seven tree species were planted in an irrigated plantation to assess their rate of growth. Although the experiment was not statistically designed due to some unavoidable circumstances and requisite silvicultural requirements of the species were not met either, a definite trend in the rate of growth is indicated. Reasons for poor performance of some of the species which otherwise are quite promising have been discussed pointing to the fact that every species has certain basic needs of its own which have to be provided for to get the best out of it.