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FRUITS ALL THE YEAR ROUND 
A POPULAR AND PRACTICAL SYNOPSIS OF TEMPERATE 
AND EXTRA-TROPICAL FRUITS. 
(COPYRIGHTED, 1891, BY C. R. ORCUTT). 
THIS SYNOPSIS OF FRUITS has been prepared at the suggestion of a prac- 
tical student of horticulture whose extensive intercourse with other horti- 
culturists has led him to appreciate the demand for information concerning 
the many varieties of fruits available to the grower in Southern California. 
Many varieties—doubtless some worthy ones—have been omitted, but 
it is hoped that the work may prove useful for its conciseness for reference. 
Corrections, of omissions or otherwise, are invited. 
PART I. 
AcCANTHOsICYos (Cucurbitacez). 
A. HoRRIDA. Shrub, bearing fruit of the size and color of oranges, of a 
pleasant acidulous taste; not hardy. 
ACHRAS (Sapotacee). 
A. SAPoTA. Sapodilla, or West Indian plum; a handsome evergreen 
tree, producing delicions fruit. 
ANGLE (Rutaces). 
A. MARMELOS. The elephant apple, or Bengal Quince: fruit resembles 
an orange, of delicious flavor and exquisite fragrance; in Ceylon a perfume 
is prepared from the rind. 
ALGAROBA—See Ceratonia siliqua. 
ALLIGATOR PEAR—see Persea gratissima. 
AutMoND—see Prunus amygdalus. 
AMELANCHIER (Rosacee). 
A. CANADENSIS. Juneberry, or service-berry; a shrub or small tree, 
producing globular purplish sweet fruit. Numerous varieties occur in a 
wild state, some being grown extensively for the fruit. ; 
DWARF JUNEBERRY. Hardy ornamental shrub, with glossy dark green 
leaves, in habit and size similar to a currant bush; fruit possesses a rich 
sub-acid flavor, and excellent for dessert or for canning. 
ANANAS—see Ananassa. 
ANACARDIUM (Anacardiaceze). 
A, OCCIDENTALE. CAsHEW-NUT. The Cashew-tree bears an edible fruit 
from which hangs the smooth and curiously-shaped nut. The kernel is 
very palatable, while the surrounding skin is bitter and astringent. Cashew- 
nuts are brought from the West Indies, and may, perhaps, thrive in South- 
ern California. 
ANANASSA (Bromeliacece). 
A. sativa. The pine-apple; virtually a tropical plant, not standing any 

