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The tree is easily identified by its low, regular, spreading, dome- 

 shaped form and its very dense growth of small rich green leaves, 

 about 8 inches long by If inches wide, which are smooth, flat, and 

 lanceolate in form. 



Divine.* — The general form of the fruit of Divine (PI. Vll, fig. 

 2) is ovoid, with a broad ridge extending along the lower two-thirds 

 of the ventral side and terminating at the nak in a wedge shape. 

 The typical fruit is uniform in size and shape, being 8 ounces in 

 weight, 3^ inches long, 2$ inches wide, and 2£ inches thick. The 

 stem is medium in length, slender, and obliquely inserted; the base 

 rounded ; the ventral shoulder slightly more prominent than the dor- 

 sal ; the cavity narrow and furrowed ; the apex rounded and inclined 

 to be hooked at the nak; the nak slightly depressed and situated f 

 inch above the apex and 1 inch from the longitudinal center. The 

 greater part of the surface is roughened by numerous large, irrupted, 

 russet spots; the color is greenish yellow with a dull red blush 

 covering the base; the dots light, numerous, and very small, many 

 having russet centers; the bloom wanting; the skin thick, weighing 

 1£ ounces, but not tough, separating easily from the fruit with a 

 very thin layer of flesh clinging to it when removed. The flesh is a 

 golden yellow when fully ripe, soft, characterless, juicy, and prac- 

 tically free from fiber (that which is present being short and 

 coarse) ; the flavor sweet and rich, but strong and unpleasing to some 

 individuals ; the seed medium sized, oval, and flat. 



The tree makes a slow growth and is open, spreading, usually 

 round-topped and irregular in shape, producing a lighter crop of 

 leaves than most varieties. The leaves, which measure 9 by If inches, 

 are narrow, flat, and tough, with obtuse tips. 



This variety is an early, regular, and rather prolific bearer, with 

 fruits free from attacks of the fruit fly, but too small and unattrac- 

 tive for commercial use. The flavor and texture of the fruit make 

 it a second choice for home planting. 



Itamaraca. 2 — The fruit of this variety (PI. VIII, fig. 1) is flat- 

 tened with a short longitudinal axis, the weight usually ranging 

 from 6 to 7 ounces. A 6£-ounce fruit is 2f inches from base to apex, 

 3£ inches wide, and 2f inches thick; the base is rounded; the 

 shoulders prominent, the ventral shoulder being divided by a broad 

 shallow suture; the cavity deep, broad, and obtuse; the surface 

 smooth, greenish yellow, with a thin, dark red blush at the base; 

 the dots small, white, and numerous ; the skin moderately thick and 

 rather tough, separating easily and freely from the flesh. The 



1 S. P. I. No. 21516. From Port of Spain, Trinidad. U. S. Dept. Agr., Bur. Plant 

 Indus. Bui. 132 (1908), p. 161. 



2 S. P. I. No. 23426. From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. TJ. S. Dept. Agr., Bur. Plant Indus. 

 Bui. 148 (1909), p. 14. 



