638 MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS 



most universal fruit grown in Ceylon; in season all the 

 year round. There are numerous varieties, " Suwaii- 

 dale " and tl Kolikuttu " being considered the two best. 

 Second-rate varieties, as " Embul-hondaruwala," are the 

 most cultivated, being more prolific and easier grown. 



Mango (Manglfcra indica). The fruit par excellence of 

 India. Found under a great number of varieties, of 

 which the " Rupee Mango " is the largest and one of 

 the best grown in Ceylon. A rather dry climate suits the 

 tree best. Usual season May and June, but earlier at 

 lower elevations. 



Pineapple (Ananas sativus). Numerous varieties are 

 known, one of the largest and best being the " Kew 

 Pine " or " Smooth Cayenne," which has spineless leaves; 

 grows up to 5,000 ft. elevation under favourable condi- 

 tions. Principal season : May to August. 



Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangos tana). A moderate- 

 sized tree, the delicious fruit of which is usually in season 

 from June to August, or earlier at the lower elevations. 

 The tree is of slow growth, and does not usually bear 

 till eight or nine years old. Thrives in moist districts 

 up to 1,500 ft. The fruits are usually retailed at 75 cents 

 to i rupee per dozen. 



Durian (Durio sibethinus). A handsome lofty tree, 

 celebrated for its large edible fruits, which are charac- 

 terized by a disagreeable odour. Season : July and 

 August. 



Orange (Citrus Aurantium). There are innumerable 

 varieties of the local " Sweet Orange," most of which 

 luxuriate in the low-country. The sourer kinds are suited 

 for making marmalade, and could be grown in large 

 quantities for this purpose. A rather dry climate, with 

 irrigation, produces excellent fruits. The " Washington 

 Navel " and other grafted varieties do best at the higher 

 elevations. 



Rambutan (Nep helium- lappaceum). A large spreading 

 tree, the curious burr-like, yellowish-red fruits of which 

 contain a pleasantly acid, white aril round the seed. 

 Season : July and August. 



Sapodilla (Achras Sapota). A small, slow-growing 

 West Indian tree, introduced into Ceylon about 1802; 



