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VARIETI ES 



The varieties of the Fig are numerous, and the following selection 

 embraces most of those that are reputable. The list includes several 

 French, Italian, and Spanish varieties that are reputed to be specially 

 well adapted for drying, but which, as far as the writer is aware of, 

 have not been introduced to the Australasian Colonies. 



Bee de Perdrix. A Spanish variety, with highly flavoured fruit, 

 rather below medium size, pyriform in shape, and an excellent Fig 



Brown Ischia. 



White Adriatic. 



Brown Turkey 



Smyrna. 



