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G. P. jr. Collection. . PlaTE XVI. 



Eugenia Jainbolana (small variety). 



PORTUGUESE PLUM. 



This tree, which is also very common in the Hawaiian Islands, 

 is said to have been introduced by Dr. Hillebrand. It bears but 

 one crop a year, will grow in any soil, and withstands dry weather. 

 The foliage is smaller than that of the preceding variety ; its leaves 

 are narrower, and a lighter green in color. It blooms at about 

 the same time of year, but its flowers are not as large, and appear 

 in thick bunches. The purplish fruit ripens from September 

 until December. 



