122 BOTANY. 



CHOCOLATE-NIT TREE. 



The chocolate-nut tree is seen ill Tavoy gardens, and 

 it brings its fruit to perfection. 

 Theobroma Cacao. 



BENGAL CURRANTS. 



In some of the European gardens a species of carissa 

 is cultivated for its berries, which taste when stewed like 

 currants. 



Carissa Care: 



GRANAD1LLA. 



This luxuriant exotic from the Jamaica passion flowers, 

 flourishes well on the Coast, and is very prolific. The 

 smooth oblong fruit grows nearly as large as a cucumber, 

 and contains a succulent pulp, which makes a cooling 

 delicious dish, and when prepared in tarts, can scarcely be 

 distinguished from green apple. The Rev. Mr. Bennett 

 of Tavoy, has recently introduced it among the Karens, by 

 whom it is highly esteemed, and much sought for. It will 

 no doubt soon be generally diffused through the Provinces, 

 as it possesses all the attractive qualities of fine fruit, 

 handsome fragrant blossoms, and when trailed over an 

 arbor, a rich pleasing shade. 



Passiflora q uadrangularis. 



MULBERRY. 



There is a species of mulberry from China sparcely 

 diffused throughout the Provinces, which produces a very 

 agreeable black berry in great quantities and is a valua- 

 ble fruit. 



Morus atropurpitrea. 

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STRAWBERRY. 



I have raised very fine strawberries in my garden at 

 Tavoy, but the plants require considerable care. 

 Fragaria. 



