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THE SONCOYA, AN INTERESTING FRUIT TREE FROM GUATEMALA. 



(Annona purpurea. See S. P. I. No. 43426.) 



The soncoya is a handsome tree, characteristic of the Guatemalan 

 lowlands. While it is common in the forest as a wild tree, it is also 

 seen in gardens and dooryards, where it is planted for its large 

 prickly fruits. It is questionable if the soncoya will withstand 

 frost, but it should succeed in extreme southern Florida. (Photo- 

 graphed by Wilson Popenoe, at Ayutla, Guatemala, September 27, 

 1916; P16821FS.) 



