1922.] FRUITS. 3 



AnacarcUnm occidenialc. Cashew Nut. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A medium sized ti'ee, valued principally for its seeds which have a 

 pleasant, nutty flavour when roasted. The edible fruit stalk or so-called 

 " fruit " is somewhat astringent, but may be eaten either raw or cooked, 



Anona muricaia, Soursop. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A small tree. Fruits large, green, their pulp used for cooling drinks, 

 ices, &c. The flavour is somewhat peculiar, being both sweet and acid. 



Anona reticulata. Custard Apple. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A small tree with biownish-red, rounded fruits with sweet, custard- 

 like pulp ; not very popular. 

 Anona squamosa. Sugar apple. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A small tree thriving best near the sea. The fruits, viseful for 

 dessert, contain white sugary pulp. 



Artocarjnis incisa. Breadfruit. Eooted suckers 25 cents. 



A medium sized tree bearing the common breadfruit, a staple article 

 of diet in many of the West Indian Islands. It may be used- in a 

 variety of ways but is usually either boiled or roasted. 



Artocarpus incisa var. Breadnut. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A tree very similar in appearance to the above but the fruits, unlike 

 those of the Breadfruit, are full of edible seeds, which require boiling 

 before being eaten. 



Artocarpus integrifolia. Jackfruit. Seedings 5 cents. 



A medium sized tree producing huge fruits of irregular shape, 

 containing numerous seeds embedded in coarse fibrous pulp. The seeds 

 and pulp are edible. 



Artocarpus Laloocha. Lacoocha. Seedlings 5 cants. 



A large tree, somewhat similar in tippearance to the Jackfruit. It 

 bears large quantities of small, soft, yellow fruits of .sharply acid flavour. 

 It is appreciated by some people as an edible fruit. 



Averrhoa Biliinbi. Cucumber tree. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A small tree, with cucumber shaped fruits, of the same consistency as 

 the Carambola, but of more delicate flavour when made into preserves, &c. 

 The fruits are also useful for pickles, curries, kc. 



Averrhoa Carambola. Carambola. Coolie Tamarind. Seedlings 5 cents. 

 A small ornanjental tree, bearing in great profusion, translucent, 

 yellow, five-winged fruits. These are acid, but of good flavour and are. 

 very useful for stewing, and for making jams and jellies. 



Bertholletia excelsa. Brazil Nut. Seedlings 25 cents. 



A tall tree, bearing large, round, woody fruits containing edible seeds, 

 the Brazil nuts of commerce. Seedlings are difficult to raise, and 

 plants are''''thus only occasionally available. 



Bli(jliia sapiiJa. Akee. Seedlings 5 cents. 



A medium sized tree bearing reddish fruits, which split open when 

 ripe, disclosing black seeds attached to a cream coloured aril (the edible 

 portion of the fruit). Cetain pink t.Siue in the fruit is poisonous and 



