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There is only one fpecies of the cul- 

 tivated Fig, comprifing fcveral varieties* 

 viz. 



Ficus Carica, LcCarica, or Common 

 Fig-Tree. — Having large palmated or 

 hand - Jhaped leaves^ and numerous 

 minute flowers, concealed within a ge- 

 neral cup or cover, becoming the 

 fruit, pear or top-fhaped, ripening in 

 Autumn, to different colours, in the 

 varieties; viz. 



Early Long Blue or Purple Fig: 



Beginning of Aaguft. 

 Large Blue Fig. Auguft and September. 

 Large Brown or Chesnut Fig. 



Beginning of Auguft. 

 Early White Fig. July and Augufi. 

 U 2 Black 



