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some crimson, and single or double. These are followed by the fruit., 

 which is of the size of a medium apple, and ripens in October. This 

 is covered with a leathery hull or skin and contains a number of seeds 

 encased in a crimson pulp, which is very refreshing if eaten with 

 sugar, and considered an excellent febrifuge. If once known, it would 

 form an article of export, as it bears shipping well, is very attractive 

 and can be used for many purposes. The shrub, whether in bloom or 

 fruit, is an ornament to any garden. 



75. What are tangerines ? Where grown in the United States'? 

 The tangerine is a Japanese orange of dwarf habit, which is grown 



to some extent in California, generally budded standard high on the 

 common orange. The fruit is deep red, small rind, separating radily» 

 and very sweet. 



76. Has the persimmon ever been improved? 

 Yes. 



77. Report on Japanese persimmons. 



They are very successful in California, and are seen in almost every 

 orchard, I mention them here. There are many varieties, from the size 

 of a common hen's egg, up to the size of a Bellefiower apple. The 

 tree is beautiful in every phase in summer, whether covered with its 

 shining foliage or with its beautiful fruit in autumn. The fruit can be 

 picked when just coloring, and will ship long distances, ripening well 

 in the house; the pulp when ripe is very sweet, and generally eaten 

 with spoons. It is destined to be one of the coming fruits for distant 

 markets. 



78. What State has the honor of having issued the best known 

 series of entomological reports, a set of which ought to be owned by 

 every farmer and fruit-grower in Missouri ? 



Missouri. 



