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G. p. W. CoUfcHon. PlATE XXV 



Mimusops Elciigi. 



This handsome evergreen tree, with its bright, glossy leaves, 

 is very suitable for hedges and lor windbreaks. It has alternate, 

 elliptic leaves 3 to 3^2 inches long. The small, solitary flowers, 

 have many creamy-white petals, and are ver)' fragrant ; from them 

 perfume is obtained by distillation. The yellow fruit is about the 

 shape and size of a small olive, and contains a dry, mealy pulp 

 which is edible, and the large, flit, brown seed yield an oil. 



