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THE PERSIMMON. 



elongated ; three to four inches in diameter ; skin yellow with net- 

 work of lines around the apex ; flesh dark, solid, and sweet with*- 

 out astringency. Very desirable for market ; tree strong-growing 

 and prolific. Last of September. Fig. 823. 



FIG. 823. Hyakume. 



PIG. 824. Tanenashl. 



Tanenashi. (Seedless.) Often very large, slightly conical and 

 pointed ; diameter three and one-half inches or more ; skin clear 

 bright orange ; flesh golden yellow ; soft and rich without seeds. 

 Tree of moderate size, good grower and bearer. Fruit generally 

 perfect and handsome, making it one of the most profitable market 

 varieties. Last of September. Fig. 824. 



PIG. Sas.-Yeddo-IchL 



PIG. 826. Tsuro-no-ko. 



Yeddo-ichi. (Maru-gata. ) Round or slightly oblong ; depressed at 

 apex ; skin very dark red, with heavy bloom ; flesh dark brown, 

 almost purple ; sweet, crisp, and juicy ; edible while hard. Strong 

 upright grower, producing fruit abundantly in clusters. Fig. 825. 



