PL 189. 



FRESH FRUITS OF THE LITCHI (Litchi chinensis Sonnerat), S. P. I. No. 40850. 



The dried litchi or litchi "nut" is already well known on the American market, but the 

 fresh fruit, which is incomparably superior to the "nut,"' has not yet found its way into 

 our markets. The thin rind, when broken between the fingers and taken off, leaves an 

 ivory white, firm, but very juicy mouthful which melts in the mouth, leaving a rather 

 large, smooth seed behind. It has a fragrance suggestive of some tropical perfume, but 

 also sufficient character to make it generally appreciated and insure a high price being 

 paid for it. The photograph is of a shipment sent from Honolulu, Hawaii, by Mr. 

 J. E. Higgins. The fruits were 16 days on the road and vet reached the department in 

 excellent condition. Natural-size photograph (P13521FS), by Mr. E. L. Crandall, June 

 24, 1915. 



