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Fig. 323. — Fakeera or Fakir Walla, Amux of Gwalior (Dr. Bonavia). 



Weight . 12 to 16 oz. 

 Season . June. 

 Colour. . Green, greenish yellow, 

 whitish bloom. 



Nose . . None. 



Stalk . Irregularly placed, slightly 

 depressed in good fruit. 

 Flesh . Deep yellow. . 



Dr. Bonavia says : " Flavour superb, with a mixture of sweet and sub-acid, like 

 that of a good Peach." I quite agree with him. The fruits are variable in shape, 

 sometimes lumpy and ugly. Two varieties of it called Cucumber and Kurela Mangos 

 are common in Durbhungah ; both are fine fruit, and distinct. The " Kurela " is 

 covered with little warts all over the skin. 



