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KAYAB (No. Twenty-five) S. P. I. 44681. From San Cristobal 

 Verapaz, Guatemala. Elevation 4550 ft. A round fruit similar to the 

 Chisoy. It weighs about a pound. The surface is slightly rough, the skin 



Figure 28 KAYAB 



A fruit of fine quality. Rough, green, about a 

 pound in weight. Midseason. 



thick. The flesh is deep yellow, free from discoloration, and of rich flavor. 

 The seed is small to medium sized. The variety ripens about midseason, 

 February to May at San Cristobal. (Fig. 28) 



