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GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. 



a much more attractive appearance when the plums are 

 packed firmly and neatly in the baskets or crates. The 

 shipment should be quick and prompt. 



POMEGKANATE.— ( Punka Granatum.) 



This plant is generally grown for ornament, although 

 some people like the fruit. There are five varieties, viz. : 



Fig. 275 — Pomegranate (Acid). 



Acid, Dwarf, Turple, Sweet and Violet. The plant makes 

 an attractive addition to the lawn or yard because of the 

 beautiful orange red flowers and the large yellow apple- 

 shaped fruit. The fruit has such a large quantity of seeds 

 it is difficult to eat, but a pleasant, cooling drink is made 

 by bruising the seeds in a glass of water and sweetening 

 with sugar. 



The plant is propagated by seeds, cuttings or layers. 



