G. P W. Collection. Pl.ATE X. 



Eugenia alba (white variety,). 



WATER APPLE. 



This tree is a native of the Malay Islands. The foliage is 

 symmetrical, and its opposite shiny leaves are broad, lanceolate, 

 and obtusely-acuminate. The pure white flowers, which bloom 

 from March until June, are about l /2 -inch in diameter, and are pro- 

 duced in bunches on the naked branches. The fruit, which is 

 also produced in bunches, ripens in October. It is transversely 

 oval in shape, about 1-1^2 inches in diameter at its largest end. 

 It contains from 1-3 seeds. Even when quite ripe, the fruit re- 

 mains pure white in color, and has a tart, insipid flavor. 



