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The undoubted success of many English growers in 

 raising, in this way, numerous hardy good sorts \ and 

 of the Americans in originating the early rose, ought 

 to afford sufficient encouragement. 



Time and space alike forbid proceeding with the 

 subject further ; but it is hoped sufficient has been 

 said to stimulate many persons to the pursuit of this 

 most interesting study. 



THE AKEE TREE— (Blighia or Cupania Sapida). 



The Akee Tree is a native of Africa, and attains 

 the height of 20 feet. The fruit, which is a pome, is 

 borne in racemes in the same manner as the loquat. 

 It is about the size of a goose's egg, of a reddish 

 yellow colour, of a grateful subacid flavor, and much 

 esteemed in the West Indies. 



It is propagated by seeds, layers, and cuttings ; 

 and would be likely to prove a valuable addition to 

 the Fruit Garden in tropical Queensland. 



THE ALLIGATOR OR AVOCADO PEAR-(Persea 

 Gratissima). 



This tree grows to a large size. It is a native of 

 the West Indies ; and the opinions of travellers as to 

 the value of its fruit are very conflicting. It appears, 

 however, to be highly appreciated by the residents in 

 India, who eat it with the addition of wine, lime juice, 

 <fec. The foliage is a beautiful deep green, and the 

 fruit the size of a large pear. It is propagated by 

 seeds. It has proved hardy in Brisbane, a tree in the 

 Botanic Gardens bearing well. 



THE ALMOND. 



The Almond is indigenous to Barbary, China, 

 and many other eastern countries within the latitude 

 of 20° to 30°. 



