196 The National Geographic Magazine 



1. The Mangosteen, queen of the tropical fruits. One-half natural size. See pages 183-184 



2. The beginning of the Government's Date Garden in California. vSee page 189 



3. A young imported Mulgoba Mango Tree in Florida. See page 187 



4. A basketful of Japanese Toquats as sold in the market of Malta. One of the new fruits of promise 



5. A young California Date Palm loaded with fruit 



