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foliage similar to an Acacia, and bears yellowish -green flowers. The 

 fruit is produced in pods, or beans, two or three inches long, which 

 contain a sweet edible pulp that is both pleasant and wholesome. It is 

 used to some extent by the natives of Manilla and other places in the 

 Philipine Islands, hence the common name. It is also known as the 

 " Sappan " tree. Though the Manilla Tamarind is now freely dispersed 

 through the Philipine Islands and other parts of Asia, it is supposed to 

 have come originally from Mexico. The wood is hard, fine-grained, and . 

 suitable for- a variety of purposes. A somewhat similar fruit, both in 

 appearance and quality, known as the Sweet Tamarind, is obtained from 

 Inga edulis 7 a very closely allied species. Both species will thrive in 

 regions ranging from tropical to medium warm, and are worthy of 

 attention both as fruit-bearing and ornamental plants. They also make 

 excellent hedges. Propagation is most readily effected by seeds, which 

 should be planted an inch and a-half deep. Plants may also be obtained 

 by cuttings of ripened wood of the current season's growth. 



MARMALADE PLUM. 



This name has been given to the fruit of Lucuma mammosa (A chras 

 m>nmosa), a handsome evergreen tree of medium size belonging to the 

 order Sapotacese, and a native of South America. The fruit is as large 

 as an Egg Plum, and the pulp tastes somewhat like marmalade, hence the 

 common name. Sometimes the tree is called Marmalade Tree. Several 

 other species of Lucuma yield rich and palatable fruits. The Marmalade 

 Plum and its kindred species can be grown successfully in sub-tropical 

 regions, as also in other localities in the warmer districts where there is 

 no trouble from frosts. They are all handsome trees with fine foliage, 

 and are worthy of being cultivated either for ornament or fruit in 

 congenial localities. Any fairly good soil is suitable, but the trees should 

 be sheltered from high winds. Propagation is most generally effected by 

 seeds, which should be planted an inch and a-half deep. Plants may also 

 be obtained from layers, and cuttings from the ripened wood of the 

 current season's growth will strike in sand if protected. 



MARMALADINAH. 



This is the vernacular name for A libertia edulis (Melanopsidium nigrum), 

 an evergreen tree of medium growth indigenous to Brazil and other 

 tropical parts of South America. It belongs to the natural order 

 Rubiaceaj (Cinchonacae of some botanists). The tree has handsome 

 foliage, creamy white flowers, and pleasantly flavoured Plum-like fruit. 

 Being a tropical tree the Marmaladinah can only be cultivated successfully 

 in the warmer portions of Australia, where it is well deserving of 

 attention both for its fruit and as an ornamental plant. Naturally this 

 tree flourishes in the driest regions of tropical America ; and, therefore, 



