py 
ARTOCARPUS INTEGRIFOLIA.—Jak Fruit. A large tree 
often attaining huge proportions and heights of about |U0 
feet or more. The enormous fruits, weighing often 100 lbs. 
or more are borne on the trunk and older branches, some- 
times down to the base of the trunk. The fruit forms an 
important article of food in the Eastern Hemisphere. The 
large albuminous, white seeds are also greatly relished when 
cooked and served in curries’ The tree affords an excellent 
timber and much valued in cabinet work and for buildings. 
Jak occurs in several varieties viz:— 
Waraka—Pulp is moderately hard when ripe, sweet. 
Wela—Pulp is soft, sweet. 
Honey Jak—Very sweet pulp. 
Kuruwaraka—Small and almost found fruits invariably in 
clusters, sweet. 
Seeds 3s. per 100. Plants Is. 6d. each. 
ARTOCARPUS INTEGRIFOLIA.—Var. Jak Tree. Similar to the 
above species in every respect, but this variety bears enor- 
mous fruits, of very sweet pulp in about 18 months’ time. 
(See photo on frontispiece). 
Seeds 8s. per 100. Plants 3s. 6d. each. 
ARTOCARPUS INTEGRIFOLIA.—Var. Oasis Special Golden 
Honey Jak Fruit. This is one of the rare varities. This 
is a dwarf variety, and the fruit will be yielding only inside 
the ground, that is 2 to 3 ft. deep. When the fruit is in a 
ripe condition the ground where the fruit is situated a small 
crack will be found and a sweet smell will be found near 
the tree and the ground will have to be dug to remove the 
fruit. The fruit will be of golden colour and _ contains 
honey inside the fruit, and has a very agreeable taste. 
Seeds 2s. per doz. 
ARTOCARPUS NOBILIS.—Wild Breadfruit. A noble spreading 
tree usually attaining a height of 50 to 60 feet with wavy 
or crinkled, rigid oval leaves. The fruit is cylindrical 6 to 
8 inches long by 2 to 3 inches in diameter. The pulp of the 
fruit is similar in texture to the Breadfruit proper. fiaeas 
cooked and used as a vegetable. The round fruit seeds 
about the size of large peas are boiled or roasted and eaten. 
Seeds 3s. per 100. Plants Is. 6d: each. 
ARTOCARPUS ODORATISSIMA.—Johore Jak. A small tree 
of about 20 to 30 feet, high hairy leaves and oblong fruits 
much smaller than the Jak proper, has a very powerful 
pleasing odour. The pulp is extremely sweet. 
Seeds 8s. per 100. Plants 3s. 6d. each. 
