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inches long, and white to crimson in color. The skin is thin, 

 the flesh crisp, "apple-like," white, and juicy, with refreshing 

 subacid flavor. In Hawaii this species is often called mountain- 

 apple. In the Orient it is known as Malay-apple, and in French, 

 jamelac. In the British West Indies, where it was introduced 

 from Tahiti in 1793, it is often termed Otaheite-apple. Accord- 

 ing to W. Harris, it is now common in the wet warm districts 

 of Jamaica. Botanically it is sometimes listed as Jambosa 

 malaccensis, DC., and also as Caryophyllus malaccensis, 

 Stokes. 



The fruit is not especially esteemed. It is somewhat pithy 

 in texture and its flavor is not rich. Alice R. Thompson finds 

 it to contain : Total solids 8.61 per cent, ash 0.13, acids .06, 

 protein 0.21, total sugars 6.88, fat 0.03, and fiber 0.56. 



The ohia is tropical in its requirements and cannot be grown 

 in regions subject to frost. So far as is known, it has never 

 been brought to fruiting age either in California or Florida. 

 It is probable, however, that few attempts have been made to 

 grow it in either state, and that it might succeed in the extreme 

 southern part of Florida. In Ceylon it is said by H. F. Mac- 

 millan to thrive at elevations up to 2000 feet. It is grown 

 successfully at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 



It is propagated by seed, and also, according to Thomas 

 Firminger, by layers. It cannot be recommended, however, 

 for extensive cultivation as a fruit-producing tree. As an 

 ornamental plant for the tropics it is distinctly valuable. In 

 Hawaii a variety with white flowers and fruits is found. 



Uvalha (Eugenia Uvalha, Cambess.). 



This shrub or small tree is found both wild and cultivated in 

 southern Brazil. The leaves are oblong, obtuse, and aromatic 

 when crushed ; the fruits are round or oblate in form, 1 inch 

 in diameter, yellow or orange in color, and crowned at the apex 

 with the remnants of the calyx. The skin is thin, the flesh soft 



