68 PLANT INVENTORY NO. 139 



133380. Diospyros ebenaster Retz. Diospyraceae. Black sapote. 



Originally received from the Deering estate, Buena Vista, and presented by 

 Dr. David Fairchild, January 1924. The tree is a vigorous grower of compact 

 habit; the fruit, externally resembling a green tomato, has chocolate-colored 

 flesh of pleasant flavor and good texture. 



For previous introduction see 88366. 



133381. Mimitsops elengi L. Sapotaceae. 



Originally received from the Department of Agriculture of Mauritius in 

 February 1929. A vigorous, compact handsome tree with ornamental orange- 

 colored fruits which pucker the mouth like a green persimmon. The tree is 

 said to be used as stock on which to graft the sapodilla. 



For previous introduction see 116051. 



