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Pima- 
Manga- 
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Manzan.it a-— - 
Kasuy( Cashew nut)~- - 
Saga( Prayer Bead*)i f - 
Naga(Red Santa! Wood)- 
Bitaog- 
Caballero- 
Acapulco( Cassia)- 
Sarapalok- 
Gogo- 
Cmamomo del pais- 
(Native cinnamon) 
Malapoko(Evening Primrose)— 
Calabaza Blanca- 
Calabaza Peregrino- 
Sambon-- 
Chico( a popular native fruii) 
Chili Picante--- 
Romero(a mint)- 
Alpasotes(a Mexican tea)- 
Tuba Kamaisa- 
Platano( Banana)-—— 
Blooms. 
May. 
March. 
March. 
July to October. 
February. 
January and November* 
March. 
October. 
Throughout the year 
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May. 
May. 
July. 
January and March. 
October. 
October. 
J anuary. 
April. 
Throughout the year,* 
June. 
May. 
October. 
May and October. 
94. RAIN: The wet season lasts normally six months—from about the 
first of May until November—the rains being slight during the months 
of June and July,when the hottest days are experienced. During the 
latter part of the wet season the rivers and streams swell,often over¬ 
flowing their banks. The mountain torrents carry away bridges,etc., 
rendering travel in some parts dangerous and difficult.Tfre riin^ 1 ’season 
in the Camarines .is not marked by lines as well defined as in the coun¬ 
try about Manila.Dec.,1901,a heavy rain inundated towns and country. 
95. REPTILES:Vicinity of: Reptilia,such as lizards,snakes,iguanas, 
frogs,and other batrachian species,are found almost everywhere.Boa 
constrictors have been seen in Ambos Camarines,Albay and Tayabas Pro¬ 
vinces, The Doghony-polay,a rice-paddie snake,is found in small num¬ 
bers throughout the territory. Leeches are commonly founs in stag¬ 
nant pools and in the swamps. 
There are two classes of lizards to be found,mostly about trees 
and houses—the Chacon and the Newt. 
96. soil.C haracter of: The soil near the volcanic regions is mixed 
with lava. Tophus and loam are frequently observed. Throughout the 
Provinces of Ambos Camarines and Sorsogon the soil is mostly compos¬ 
ed of clay containing remnants of seashells. Feldspath sand abounds 
about the mountain districts. Coral lime is found along the bed of 
the Vicol river in the Province of Camarines Sur. The soil in the 
uplands is believed to be very fertile if properly tilled. 
97. Storms: Slight thunder storms occur from June to November,most 
frequently in August and October. On the eastern border during the 
southwest monsoon,the sea is calm,but in the middle of the northeast 
monsoon navigation is suspended. Occasionally hurricanes,accompanied 
by torrents of rain,occur during the height of the rainy season. 
98 . TEMPERATURE : The hottest season is apparently during,: iegae r afic Ju&y ' 
the greater heat being felt before the rains set in. At this period 
the temperature ranges from 85° to 95° in the shade. The coolest 
weather occurs in the latter part of December and in January gnd Feb¬ 
ruary. Sometimes the temperature falls at night to 60 and 65 seldom 
raising during the day above 78° 
The mean annual temperature during the cool,hot and wet seasons 
