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the fruit is larger and superior in quality to the Ameri- 

 can species. 



In its propagation and cultivation the same methods 

 are used as practiced with the American persimmon. 

 When grafted on the native plant the Japan persimmon 



Fig. 255— Costata Persimmon. Div. Pomology, U. S. Dept. Agri. 



becomes peculiarly suited to the South, and it is doubtful 

 whether any other section of the country can produce the 

 fruit of equal perfection in quality. There are few ene- 

 mies known to attack it, and it is a very prolific and 

 vigorous tree. The character of the fruit varies consider- 



