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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 f 
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 j 
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. 
’ & A detached fruit of C. Cainito. 
c A detached flower of ditto. 
d Branch of the Small-fruited Star-Apple (Chry^o- 
phyllum microcarpum). 
e A detached fruit of ditto. 
/ Branch of One-seeded Star-Apple {Chrysophyllum, 
monopyrenum). 
g Branch of Michino [Chrysophyllum Michino). 
