CONTENTS xiii 



VIII 



Various Types of Tree Fruits i 



The persimmon 



The custard- apple tribe HI 



The thorn-apples 143 



The nut-fruits 44:> 



IX 



General Remarks on the Improvement of Oik Native 



Fruits I 



What has been done 148 



What probably should be done 4."k; 



INDEX 



