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FRUITING BRANCH OF THE MELTING JUJUBE 



This variety is known in China under the name ' 'Lang tsao." Frank N. Meyer who intro- 

 duced it says that it might be called "The melting jujube. " The fruit when ripe is crisp 

 and pleasing to the taste. The trees bear heavily and the fruit are excellent when 

 processed. No. 2268^ natural size. Photograph by P. H. Dorsett, Oct. 1917. (Fig. 3.) 



