18 THE MONTHLY BULLETIN. 



Xarjiliyyeh or Narghiliyyeh, "The Cocoanut Date," a small sleuder 

 fruit, red turning black, soft but keeps well, Midseason. Very rare; 

 not brought to United States. 



Nashauh, " Unirrigated, " a very common, small, yellow, dry date; 

 ripens early and bears well. Not in United States. 



Qush Bala'aq, a name of unknown origin, but the variety is of great 

 antiquity; even a thousand years ago the lexicographers cite it as the 

 best date of Oman. At present, although common, it seems little 

 esteemed. It is short, fat, yellow, spoils quickly, ripens midseason, 

 bears heavily. Not in United States. 



Qush Batash, "The Outspread" (?), a slender, very dark brown or 

 black date much resembling Muznaj in appearance, ripening in June. 

 Rare. Yield rather heavier than the average. Eaten fresh. Brought 

 to the United States, but has not yet fruited. 



Qush Farfara (name of a town), sometimes called the Farfara Fardh, 

 being almost identical in appearance with the latter date, but ripening 

 a month earlier. Said to be slightly inferior to Fardh in flavor, but for 

 sale and export they are mixed together indiscriminately. A very com- 

 mon variety, of average yield ; the fruit is noted for its keeping qualities. 

 Has not yet had time to bear in the United States. 



Qush Handhal, ' ' The Bitter, ' ' a slender date of medium size, eaten 

 rutab, cured or boiled. Yellow to brown in color, and of fair quality. 

 Noted for its very heavy yield. Not in United States. 



Qush Hasas, "The Indigestible" (lit., "rumblings of the belly"), a 

 small, yellow, dry date much esteemed by the Arabs in spite of its 

 name. Ripens in September, coeval with Khanayzi, Khalaseh and 

 Qush Zabad. Common; bears well. Introduced to United States last 

 year. 



Qush Minhi. "The Forbidden Fruit," a short, yellow rutab which 

 can not be preserved. Ripens early ; a shy bearer ; and the size of the 

 dates on the bunches varies greatly. Not common. Not in United 

 States. 



Qush Mundhuf, "The Cleansed" (?), a long, slender, yelloAV rutab, 

 which can also be kept for two years if cured properly. A good bearer, 

 but not common. Not in United States. 



Qush Musfah, ' ' The Desert Date, " or " The Juicy, " or " The Broad, ' ' 

 a short, fat, red one turning nearly black when ripe. A common date 

 of mediocre quality, ripening early in October. Bears and keeps fairly 

 well. Not in United States. 



Qush Muza, ' ' The Banana Date, ' ' similar to Khasab but larger and of 

 poor quality. Ripens midseason. Scarce; yield light. Not in Cali- 

 fornia or Arizona. 



Qush Na'im, "The Date of Comfort," a long, slender, black rutab, 

 maturing in midseason ; will not keep. Common ; yield average. Not 

 in United States. 



Qush Sabkha, "The Alkali Land Date," a large, long, yellow date 

 with bad flavor, eaten only boiled. Rare and a notoriously shy bearer. 

 Not in United States. 



Qush Shahm, "The Meaty," a long, yellow rutab ripening in June 

 or earlier; bears an average yield of dates of good quality, which are 

 said to keep well. A scarce variety in Samail but more plentiful on 

 the Batinah coast. Introduced to California only last year. 



