208 THE FIG: ITS HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CURING. 
Adriatic—Grosse Verte; Nebian; Nubian (?); Ficodi Fragola; Strawberry Fig; Ver- 
done (Rome); White Adriatic: Parker’s Smyrna; Delamater’s (California).— 
Sizeabove medium; shape variable, more or less rounded turbinate: thefirstcrop 
more round than the second crop. Neck medium, stalk short. Ribs obscure. 
Eye open, with rediris. Skin very thin, greenish in sha ie, in sunlight bright 
greenish-yellow or yellow. according to locality where grown. Pulp bright 
strawberry red or in some localities violet-dark red with violet streaks in the 
whitish meat. A good and strong grower with large, shady, round head. 
Leaves deeply 5-lobed, oblong, bright, glossy green. Two crops. The first 
crop drops or if it stays is small and of poor quality, and ripens frequently 
with the second crop. If caprificated the first crop matures and becomes of 
very good quality. (Pl. XIV.) Extensively planted in California. Should 
never be planted extensively except where it 1s known to do well. 
A fig of varying qualities, according to the locality where grown. Prefers 
rich, alluvial soil, not too moist. Most excellent at Atwater and in the vicin- 
ity of Niles, and in many other localities in California. LEetter in the foot- 
hills than on the interior plains. In wet places the fig bursts and sours badly. 
In localities where the fig does well it must be considered as one of our very 
best figs. Itis not identical with the fig known as Adriatic in Italy. The 
three names under which it nas been known in California were given by 
growers who desired to sell young trees or cuttings. It was introduced into 
California from Italy by very early settlers in the fifties, one of the first trees 
being planted at Big Oak Flat, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. In most local- 
ities this variety will be superseded by better kinds. 
Agen—Grosse du Draguignan.—Medium, rounded turbinate, flattened at apex; 
skin thin, green with a brownish tint; a deep brown chocolate with mixed 
green around the apex. Eye open, iris reddish brown. Pulp dark red, very 
sirupy and sweet. One of the best figs, where it does well. Should be tried 
everywhere. Ripens very late. Requires caprification at Niles. 
Ajenjar.—A black fig from Kabylia. Bears two crops. 
Albi primaticci—ALEO. 
Albicello—ALBO, 
Albicougris—BORDEAUX. 
Albo—Bianchetta; Biancoletta (Porta): Albi primaticci; Ficus carica var. luteus 
Aldr.; Albicello (Toscana); Mattaro (Lunigiana); Fico Dorato (Altrepo 
Pavese); Biancolini (Milan); Fichi d’ Oro (Piacentino); Moscadello (Como); 
Fico zentil (Verona); Gentile (Bologna).—Size 2} by 2} inches or over. Shape 
round-obtuse, and flattened at apex. Largest diameter at apex or below cen- 
ter. no neck, stalk medium. Ribs in mature fruit indistinct. Eye medium, 
open, scales large, amber-rose. Meat white, pulp amber with a few large 
seeds. Skin bright yellow, more so than in most other figs, not excluding the 
GENTILE. Leaves large, 3 to 5 lobed, much longer than wide, the end lobe 
being pointed, margins wavy. surface quite hairy or pubescent, more so than 
most other varieties. Growth of treemedium. Two crops, the brebas being 
larger and more flattened than the second crop. One of the best Italian figs, 
generally cultivated all over that country, and only inferior in quality to 
PIssALUTTO and DoTttTato. Prefers moist and rich soils,and especially sandy 
loams. It is the cherished fig in the markets of Pavia and Milano, where it is 
sold under name of Biancolini or Moscadello. (Fig. 35.) 
Albo Master.—A white Italian fig. ; 
Amarouna—Amaroun; Ficus amara (Risso); Ficus dylo var. amarula, Geny; 
Bitter skin.—Medium, 2 inches long, pyriform; skin reddish brown mixed 
with green. Very bitter when cracked. Pulp red. (Sept. to Oct.) Nice 
and Provence. : 
Amaroun—AMAROUNA. . 
Angélique—Courcourelle blanche; Angélique blanche; Melette; La Melette (Roz.) 
according to Duhamel.—Medium, 13 by 1 inch, pyriform, longer than wide, ribs 
prominent; color yellowish white with long greenish spots. Pulp white, in 
center fairly rose. Leaves 5-lobed, crenate, lobes pointed. A good fig of fine 
flavor. Paris and Provence, 
Angélique—ANGELIQUE JAUNE, 
Angélique blanche—ANGELIQUE. 
Angélique Jaune— Yellow Angélique; Angélique (Thomas Rivers & Son); Ven- 
dome.—Two crops resembling each other. Fruit large, pyriform, about 3 
inches long by 14 inches to 2} inches wide, variable in size and form. Neck 
distinet, with small or no stalk. Eye small or medium, open, with amber — 
scales and no iris. Skin smooth, of a greevish-yellow to deep sea-green co'or, 
with scattered lighter specks. Many distinct but shallow ribs. A faint gray 
