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was that the most delicious berry-like fruit of the Gonzales 
district is that of a white flowered species of Lantana. 
The so-called Mexican plums, or Ciruelas, known in the 
British West Indies as hog plums, are yielded by two or more 
species of Spondias, in the Mango family. I purchased in Mexico 
City in July, a very large, deep red variety, which appeared to 
me specifically distinct from both the S.luéea and S. purpurea. 
Among the lava beds south of Mexico City, I one day in July 
purchased from an Indian vender a small basket of large black- 
Fic. 4. Plumiera rubra, Limon Mt., Mexico. 
berries, beautifully oval in form and structure, but not of very 
good flavor. I did not see the plant or its foliage, and could not 
identify the species. 
ear Toluca I found a single clump of black-cap, or black 
raspberry bushes. It did not look much like either of our species, 
though it may be the very stout form of R. occidentalis that has 
been called variety grandiflorus. 
Last year, I lectured on the Mexican rubber plants, giving 
attention to those of present commercial importance. On my 
last trip I took note of a number of others which have not as yet 
disclosed commercially important properties, but some of which 
are now undergoing practical experimentation. 
