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whether the proper orthography of the name is Tosebe or Yosobe. 



It is probable that all the varieties have been given separate names, 



which can be used as soon as the characteristics of the varieties are 



understood. 



Apt to be confounded with Berger. The Berger is small and 



nearly or quite globular, with a smooth circular cherry-like pit; 



Yosebe is distinctly cordiform and a half to twice larger, with a 



roughish and lenticular pit. The two are also very unlike in 



foliage. 



L. H. BAILEY. 



