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G. P. IV. Collection. PlATE VII. 



Ficus Carica (white or lemon variety). 



FIG. 



This is a low-growing tree with compact foliage. The leaves 

 are small, and the fruit is round-turbinate, about i-i^ inches in 

 diameter. The skin is very thin, is light-green in color, turning 

 to a greenish-yellow when thoroughly ripe. The pulp is pink, 

 very sweet, and when quite ripe is free from milky juice. This 

 variety is also prolific, is easily dried, and on this account would 

 find a ready sale in our markets. 



