130 1917 ANNUAL REPORT 



KEKCHI (No. Twenty-two) S. P. I. 44679. From Purula. Baja 

 Verapaz, Guatemala. Elevation 5150 ft. A remarkable little fruit, early 

 in season and very productive. In form it is pear-shaped or obovoid, in 

 weight not over 6 ozs. The surface is slightly rough, deep maroon in color. 



Figure 26 KEKCHI 



Early and very prolific. Rough, purple, 6 ounces 

 in weight. The ripening season 

 is unusually long. 



The skin is moderately thick, the flesh yellow, slightly discolored, and of 

 very rich and pleasant flavor. The seed is comparatively small. It com- 

 mences to ripen very early, December at Purula, and continues until April 

 or May. (Fig. 26) 



