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which are buried deeply in the sand. The species found 

 in inland locations is mostly F. californica. 



F. chiloensis produces very large berries in South 

 America. According to Burbidge: 1 "In the equatorial 



FIG. 15. F . chiloensis. 



Andes, the Province of Ambato is famed for its straw- 

 berries, which equal in size and flavor some of our best 

 varieties and are to be seen exposed for sale in the market 



1 "The Propagation and Improvement of Cultivated Plants," 

 p. 473. 



