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MANIK (No. Twenty-six) S. P. I. 45560. From Antigua. 

 Guatemala. Elevation 5 1 00 ft. A productive and rather early variety of 

 excellent quality. In form the fruit is oval to slender pyriform, in weight 



Figure 29 MANIK 



Productive and rather early. Slightly rough, 

 green, 8 to 12 ounces in weight. 



it varies from 8 to 12 ozs. The surface is green, slightly rough, the skin 

 moderately thick. The flesh is rich yellow in color, free from all discolora- 

 tion, and of very rich flavor. The seed is small to a trifle large. The sea- 

 son at Antigua is from January to June. (Fig. 29) 



