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Mulberry (^Morus).—A small-frnited variety is commonly 

 grown over a large part of the Protectorate, and bears prolifically. 

 Here and there one or two larger fruited varieties are to be found. 



Papaw {Carica Papaya). — Does splendidly in the tropical parts 

 and fairly well in the sub-tropical districts, A large variety 

 introduced a few years ago from India is much appreciated and 

 seeds have been widely disseminated. 



Passion Fruit, or Sweet Cup {Passiflora eduUs).— This is also 

 popularly known in East Africa as the '' Granadilla/' It is com- 

 mon in the midlands and highlands and fruits plentifully. 



Peach {Prunus Persica^ var.). — Several varieties from South 

 Africa and India (Saharunpur), thrive well and produce large 

 crops. The fruit is, however, somewhat small and of medium 

 flavour as compared with European-grown peaches. 



Nectarines {Prunus Persica, var,). — Nectarines are also fairly 



successfully grown in several highland districts. 



Pear [Pyms communis^ var.) — Trials have been made with 

 pears in several parts of the highlands, and though in some 

 instances fruit has been obtained the results generally are far 

 from satisfactory. 



Pineapple {Ananas sativus). — The cultivation of improved 

 varieties of pineapple has been made one of the features of the 

 Government Experimental Farm, Mazeras, with very encourag- 

 ing success, not only as regards the excellent size and quality of 

 the fruit obtained, but also in the matter of the distribution of 

 pineapple plants in various parts of the Protectorate. Fruits of 

 the smooth Cayenne variety, weighing 10 lbs. and 12 lbs. each, 

 are produced at Mazeras. Pineapples of good size and quality are 

 grown in the suburbs of Nairobi, and attention is given this fruit 

 at the Government Farms at Kabete and Kibos. 



A naturalised variety of pineapple is found in a state of semi- 

 cultivation in the coast belt, and under improved treatment at 

 Mazeras and elsewhere the size and quality of the fruit undergoes 

 a very marked improvement. 



Pomegranate (Punica Granatum). — Widely distributed and 

 very successful from a growth and fruiting point of view. 



Plum 



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surrounding districts, Limoru, Njoro, etc. The Japanese 



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Satsuma, &c., are 



much in favour, though Prunus communis^ greengage and other 

 European varieties are grown. 



Quince {Cydonia vulgaris). — Grows and fruits satisfactorily in 

 the uplands. 



Sug 



Thrives at the coast and in 



the warmer parts of the country generally. 



Sour Sop {Anona muricata). — Does well in the hot lowlands 

 and parts of the highlands. 



