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ON THE CULTURE OF VARIOUS SPECIES OF STAR-APPLE. 
where its roots can receive a considerable portion of heat, and in this situation it 
appears to flourish well, although at present it has not shown a disposition to flower. 
Our observations on the treatment of this and other species at Chatsworth would 
warrant us in drawing the following conclusions as to their cultivation as fruit 
trees : — 
If the plants are to be grown in pots or tubs, a mixture of two parts turfy loam, 
one part sandy peat, and one part very rotten manure, roughly broken and well 
mixed, is the best soil ; but if it is desirable to grow them in the border of a stove, 
any rich turfy loam, without admixture, will answer the purpose. 
Good drainage, if in tubs, and a well-drained place in the prepared border, for 
such as are turned out, is of importance ; for although some of the species naturally 
grow on the borders of rivers, and in other situations where their roots have free 
access to moisture, yet they soon become stunted in their growth and diseased if 
subjected to stagnant water. 
DESCRIPTION OF THE WOOD-CUT. 
a Branch of the Common Star. Apple (Chrysophyllum 
Cainito), showing the inflorescence. 
b A detached fruit of C. Cainito. 
c A detached flower of ditto. 
d Branch of the Small-fruited Star-Apple (Chryso- 
phyllum microcarpum). 
e A detached fruit of ditto. 
/ Branch of One-seeded Star-Apple (Chrysophyllum 
monopyrenum). 
g Branch of Michino (Chrysophyllum Michino). 
