PHASEOLUS INAMCENUS (POIS DU CAP) 



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umbilicus, while others had the red stain both at the umbilicus- 

 and over the whole of the portion opposite. 



[Photo hy Desriiisseaux. 



Fig. 20. — A plant of Pois du Cap which has climbed about 

 a banana tree in Anjouan. 



The seeds vary in size according to the varieties. Some 

 are only 13 to 15 mm. broad. 



Wet and damp climates are not at all suited to this bean ; 

 it requires a warm climate, and will show a remarkable 

 development in hot localities which are not too moist. 



