G. P. W. CoJleelion. Pl.ATE LXI 



Psidiinn Cafflcyaiiimi. 



STRAWBERRY GU.W'A. 



One of the hardiest of the guavas, and said to be a native of 

 Brazil. The date of its introduction to Hawaii is not recorded, 

 and as Hihebrand makes no mention of it, it is probably of re- 

 cent importation. A shrubby tree 15 to 20 feet high. Leaves 

 opposite, obovate, small, leathery, dark-green, shiny. Flowers 

 white, fragrant. PYuit sjjherical, about one inch in diameter, 

 purple-reddish when ripe, soft, juicy pulp, which has an agree- 

 able flavor, and containing many small seeds. This fruit is used 

 for making jams and jellies, and bears a crop more or less during 

 all the months of the year. 



