FRUIT CULTURE 



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Natives. The " nut " consists of the hard two-horned fruit, 

 resembling a miniature bull's head, and is of a dark brown or some- 

 times black colour. The interior is said to be agreeable to eat 

 when fried. 



Triphasia aurantiola (Rutaceae). Chinese Lime. A small 

 spiny shrub, native of South China, but said to be naturalised 

 in India. It is recommended in the West Indies as a stock for 



YOA-VAXGA. Vangneria edtilis. 



budding oranges and limes upon. The small red, berry-like fruit 

 can hardly be considered edible, though in China it is made into a 

 preserve, the whole berry being used. It is also prepared in Manila 

 in a similar manner and exported as * 4 Lime-berries." Thrives 

 at medium elevations, probably not grown in Ceylon outside 

 Peradeniya Gardens. Propagated by seed. 



Vangueria edulis (Rubiaceze). Voa-vanga. A small shrub- 

 by, deciduous tree, native of Madagascar, producing a large number 



