
          New Plant Introductions, 1916-17.

Plate XIII.

THE BUTLER AVACADO (PERSEA AMERICANA), S. P. I. No. 26690.

An excellent variety of the West Indian type. The fruit weighs about 1 pound, is light green in color,
with yellow flesh of excellent quality.  It has proved to be a regular and prolific bearer, ripening
its crop in late summer. Originated at the Miami Plant Introduction Garden from seed presented
by Mr. C. W. Butler, of St. Petersburg, Fla. Photographed (P8257PS) September 1, 1911.
        