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Cherimoyer 



{Aiiona cherlmolia) 



A native of tropical America, especially South ]\Iuxico, 

 in the Orizada region, Jalapa, and Panama at Chiriqui. 

 Huanaco in Peru (5000 feet) and Loja are famous for this 

 tree, which, when in flower, has an exquisite scent. 



It is considered by the Creoles the most delicious fruit 

 in the world. Dr. Seeman says, *' The best quality of fruit 

 is grown on the slopes of the Andes," so that apparently 

 elevated districts are best suited for it. The pulp of the 

 fruit has a strong aroma, which is probably due to the 

 presence of a volatile oil. 



Sapodilla 



(^Achras sapota) 



A native of the West Indies and Central America. It is 

 also cultivated throughout India. It is also called Supota, 

 Bully Tree, Naseberry, and Nispero in Venezuela ; Sapotc 

 (Peru) ; and Sapatilla (St. Domingo). 



The fruit when ripe should be kept for two or three days, 

 thus making it soft and mellow. Firminger says that '' a 

 more luscious, cool, and agreeable fruit is not to be met 

 with in India, or perhaps in any country." 



Papaw 



{Carica papaya) 



A native of the shores of the Gulf of ^lexico, AVest 

 Indies, to Peru, etc. It is called Mamociro (Brazil) ; Lcchosa 



