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be greatly increased in size by selection and prove 

 hardy farther north than any other large fruit of 

 this family. It has a granular pulp of peculiar flavor 

 which may prove objectionable to some people at first, 

 though many consider it a very delicious fruit. It 

 is probable that a ready market will be found for 

 selected strains of this relative of the guava. 



Primus serrulata. Japanese flowering cherry. Several 

 varieties of the flowering cherry are proving to be 

 striking in autumn foliage. The younger shoots are 

 particularly beautiful and hold their leaves well in- 

 to November in the vicinity of Washington. Particu- 

 larly beautiful seem to be the Ussussiimi, with masses 

 of gorgeous bronze and green leaves; Murasaki, with its 

 daintier pink and yellow; and Yoshino with a series of 

 hues ranging from wine-red to bright yellow. The many 

 other varieties are also valuable in bringing out 

 masses of colors ranging from green, bronze and almost 

 maroon to bright red, pink and yellow. 



