
          PASSIFLORA EDULIS. Passion
Fruit. Perennial vine suitable for
greenhouses and nearly frost free
countries. Fruits ovoid, 2 to 3 inches
long, purple, seeds numerous; pulp
acidulous, pleasantly flavored; much
used in tropical countries in fruit
salads, confectionery, and for flavoring 
ices and cool drinks. Requires rich
soil. Best grown on trellises. Closely
related to southern May Pop.

PASSIFLORA SP. Passion Fruit.
From various sources. In Australia
one species has become an extremely
profitable fruit crop. In Chile and
Peru another species is a popular table
fruit. These introduced to cross with
the southern may pop, a closely related
perennial vine growing on poor soil.
Hybridization has been accomplished
between other species.

38806. PAULOWNIA FORTUNEI. 
From F. N. Meyer, Nan to
tchu, Shensi, China. Medium sized
tree, able to withstand drought and a
certain amount of alkali. Planted on
sandy land as a soil binder and wind
break. Wood very light, used in 
furniture, bowls, jars, children's toys.
Valuable as an ornamental in mild-
wintered sections.
        