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are fit exclusively for the table. The tree requires 

 caprification. 



7. The ROUND VIOLET FIG (M = tm isued). The 

 tree is large and vigorous, and is well productive. The 

 fruit is short-stalked, nearly round, and its colour is 

 reddish violet. The flesh is yellowish red, sugary and soft, 

 but of middling quality for the table or for drying. 

 The tree requires caprification. 



8. The "DIKKIENA" FIG (M.=tin tad-Dikkiena, a 

 locality near Siggieui where it is largely cultivated). 

 The tree has the same habit and appearance as the 

 Bourgeassotte, and the fruit is similar in shape and 

 size, but is tan -coloured or rusty red. The flesh is 

 light red, very sugary and melting. This is a good 

 table fig and is also suitable for drying. Will do without 

 caprification, but is improved by it. 



9. The LARGE BROAD RED FIG (M. = tin ixheb ciatt 

 sometimes called tin ta San Sidori). The tree attains 

 a huge size, with large well-lobed leaves, and is fairly 

 productive. The fruit is very large, shaped like a 

 Bourgeassotte, with a long slender stalk, and is very 

 broad and flat. The colour is greenish fawn or rust, the 

 skin having a fine circular netting. The flesh is yellowish 

 red, thick and luscious, and very sweet. It is a fine table 

 fig, and is also good for drying, but is too liable to 

 the ravages of birds and of the fruit-fly and fig-fly 

 perhaps owing to its excessive sweetness. Requires 

 caprification. 



10. The GREENISFI RED FIG (^A tin ixheb tat- 

 takdid^) The tree is large but growth is rather slow. 

 The leaves are very deeply lobed. The fruit is shaped 

 like a Bourgeassotte, but is of a greenish red colour, 

 with red flesh of thick texture and great sweetness. 

 It is much esteemed for drying, and often dries on 

 the tree spontaneously, and is gathered dry. The tree is 

 very productive and requires caprification. 



