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2. Litchee; a small quantity of litchees (Nephelium Litchi) from 
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ina. 
3. Apples, peaches, plums, &c. from a ‘There is a dbi ca 
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mangosteen certainly, and possibly the durian, would find a ready sa 
They would be available in considerable quantities in January, Februa E 
arch, when other fruits are scarce, and the trade in fresh fruit between 
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once be devoted to fruit-growing, and it is probable that many of the 
fruits "^w quon would be much improved in quality. 
Sr. HELENA. 
e following information has been received respecting the fruits 
of x island of St. Helena in a despateh from Mr. W. Grey Wilson, 
administering the Government :— 
St. Helena, sees 23, 1888. 
_I have the honour to acknowledge the recei ipt of your circular of 
30th November last, calling attention to the portion of Mr. Stanhope’s 
circular of the oe _ mber 1886, respecting colonial fruits, which 
remained u 
^ The chief fruits "of the island in order of importance are: Guava, 
peach, banana, loquat, pear, fig. 
No island fruits are grown in sufficient quantities for export, ves 
e local demand. 
which h fills the es with maggots. 
e island imports some grapes and oranges from the Cape; but 
the rates of freight charged by the mail steamers are so extortionate 
that the amount is vi all. 
The Sarbanes of grapes has entirely ceased, e none are now 
grown on the island, blight h having destroyed all the tree 
W. ies Wirsow. 
