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FRUITS OF THE COMMON PEJIBAYE, NATURAL SIZE 



In sizi- and ( liaiacic r I licsc I mils an- typical ol the |)rjil)<i\ cs inixliici'd in ("osia Kira, I'anaina, 

 and northern South America. Alter they ha\e l)een l)oiled in salted water, as these ha\e l>ecn, 

 the skin peels readily, and the hard stone is easily renio\ed. The firm, mealy llesh is eaten without 

 further seasoninj( of any sort. Its hijjh food \alue is due to the considerahJe (piantities of starrh, 

 sugar, and fat which it contains. (!• iK- 7.) 



