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:;i large and handsome tree belonging to the natural order Guttiferae. 

 It is '{i n e\ erurcen. has large and handsome foliage, attains a height 

 of sixty or seventy feet, and 

 lias a spreading head. It is 

 a native of the West Indies 

 and tropical South America. 

 The flowers are white, and 

 the fruit, which is also known 

 as the "Mammee Apple" and 

 " Wild Apricot," is somewhat 

 similar in size, shape, and 

 colour to a large russet Apple. 

 It has a thin skin, which 

 peels off readily, and the pulp 

 is somewhat like that of an 

 Apricot, having a rich and 

 delicious flavour. Each fruit 

 contains two or three seeds, 

 which are resinous and in- 

 tensely bitter. The Mammee 



is generally cultivated in the West Indies, where it is a very 

 popular fruit. It is eaten fresh or when cut in slices and soaked 

 in wine or syrup. The fruit is also excellent when preserved in sugar. 



Cn/nvATiON AND PROPAGATION. 



Being a native of \varm regions, the Mammee, as a matter of 

 course, can only be cultivated successfully in those parts of Austral- 

 asia where the climatic conditions are somewhat similar. This tree 

 would be suitable for such parts of Queensland, Northern Australia, 

 and the South Sea Islands where great heat and moisture prevail 

 -during the summer. It is well worthy of attention as a fruit tree in 

 localities where the climatic conditions are favourable, and also for 

 ornamental purposes, as its foliage is handsome and attractive. The 

 Mammee also makes an excellent shade tree, and is, therefore, very 

 suitable for street planting in regions where it will thrive. The 

 Mammee will thrive in any ordinary good soil, but does best in a 

 rich sandy loam. In a plantation the trees should stand not less than 

 forty feet apart in order that they may have room for free develop- 

 ment. Propagation is most generally effected by seeds, which should 

 be planted two inches deep. Plants may also be obtained from 

 cutting's of the ripened shoots of the current season's growth, w r ith 

 the leaves unshortened, which will strike in sand if protected from 

 the weather. 



MANGO. 



HISTORY A.\r> I T si:s. 

 The Mango holds the same position among fruits in the tropics as 



