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color, firm ; flavor very sweet, almost cloying ; seed oblong-elliptic, | 

 inch long, the germ- pore slightly nearer the base and the ventral channel 

 almost closed. Ripens in midseason. 



Syns. Saidy, Wahi. One of the most important varieties of Upper 

 Egypt. It is not considered so good in quality as some of the Algerian 

 and Mesopotamian varieties, but it is a heavy bearer, though it requires 

 a hot climate to ripen perfectly. The name indicates that it comes 

 from Said or Upper Egypt. 



Tabirzal. Form broadly oblong-obovate, broadest below center 

 and broadly pointed at the apex ; size medium, length If to 1 1 inches, 

 breadth f to 1| inches; surface translucent deep orange-brown in 

 color, with a blue-gray bloom ; skin thin and tender, coarsely wrinkled ; 

 flesh inch thick, soft and tender, translucent orange-brown in color ; 

 flavor distinctive, mild and pleasant, sweet but not cloying; seed 

 broadly oblong, f to f inch long, with the ventral channel narrow. 

 Season late. 



One of the best dates grown at Baghdad. In the United States it 

 is little known as yet. Originally Tabirzad (Persian) meaning Sugar 

 Candy. 



Thuri. Form oblong, broadest near center and bluntly pointed 

 at apex; size large, length If inches, breadth f inch; surface reddish 

 chestnut color, overspread with a bluish bloom ; skin thin ; flesh T 3 5 

 inch thick, firm and nearly dry but not hard or brittle, golden-brown 

 in color ; flavor sweet, nutty and delicate ; seed oblong, 1 inch long, 

 the ventral channel deep and partly closed, the germ-pore nearer the 

 base. A midseason date. 



Syns. Thoory, Tsuri. One of the best Algerian dry dates. It is 

 large, not too hard, and of excellent flavor; the palm bears heavily 

 and the clusters are of exceptional size. In California it has proved 

 very satisfactory. The name means The Bull's Date. 



Zahidi. Form oblong-obovate, broadest near the rounded apex ; 

 size medium, length 1 inches, breadth | inch ; surface smooth, glossy, 

 translucent golden-yellow in color, sometimes golden-brown ; skin 

 rather thick and tough ; flesh \ inch thick, translucent golden-yellow 

 close to the skin, whitish near the seed, soft, meaty, and full of sirup ; 

 flavor sweet, sugary, and not at all cloying ; seed oblong, inch long, 

 the ventral channel open. Season early. 



Syns. Zehedi, Zadie, originally Azadi (Persian). A remarkable 

 date, the principal commercial variety of Baghdad. It can be used 

 as a soft date (as described above) or as a dry date, depending on the 

 length of time it is allowed to remain on the palm. The tree is vigorous, 

 hardy, resistant to drought, and prolific in fruiting. The name means 

 Nobility. 



