Persimmon Tree in Bearing 



This shows an improved variety of persimmon in full 

 bearing. Mr. Barbank suggests that great improvement mag be 

 wrought by combining the Japanese and the American varieties. At 

 flrst the Japanese is incomparably superior, the American per- 

 simmon being very little prized in the regions where it 

 grows. Through combination and selective breeding a 

 really notable orchard fruit should be developed. 



