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1903 



N.B. Our "Cho " is nearly equivalent to 2.5 acres. 



LOQUATS (The Japanese Medlar). 



The north boundary runs alinost parallel to that of the 

 citrous plants but being hardier, it extends somvvhat more 

 nortliwards. They seem to enjoy mild climates in the proxi- 

 mity of large bodies of water. Large loquat groves flourish 

 and fruit abundantly in the littoral districts of south and south- 

 east Japan, only a few distrigts being noted on the west coast 

 of Wakasa on the Sea of Japan. At any rate, famous loquat 

 regions always stand by the sea, the plantations often directly 

 facing the breeze, being located on steep hillsides rising 

 directly from the waters. Tne new shoots come out in spring 



