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CLAUSENA WAMPI.—A small tree with dark green foliage and 
pale yellow berries borne in clusters. The fruit has an 
aromatic taste and is often made into preserves. The leaf 
is used for flavouring curries. 
Seeds 6s. per 100. Plants 2s. each. 
CYNOMETRA CAULIFLORA.—Nam-nam. A_ small much 
branched tree with large, thick wrinkled fleshy fruit, semi- 
circular in shape borne in large clusters at the base, as well 
as onthe older branches of the tree. The fruit has a pleasant 
sweet acid taste, and is used for stewing and pickling. The 
large flat seed is also said to yield a medicinal oil. 
Seeds 8s. per 100. Plants 2s. each. 
CYPHOMANDRA BATACEA.—Tree Tomato. Vegetable mer- 
cury. An evergreen large shrub with egg-shaped, smooth 
skinned fruit which is produced in great abundance. There 
are two distinct types, one is greenish purple and changes to 
reddish yellow when ripening. The other is purple and be- 
comes deep purple when ripe. The _ sub-acid, succulent 
fruits are very refreshing and agreeable when eaten raw. 
Lovely stew and jam are made out of the fruit. 
Seeds 29. per 100. Plants Is. 6d. each. 
DIALUM OVOIDEUM.—Velvet Tamarind. A handsome tall ever- 
green tree. Great masses of dark brown small, velvetty 
fruits are produced in clusters at the extremities of branches. 
The sweet acid pulp is much relished and also largely used 
in the preparation of chutney. The tree yields handsome 
dark timber, which is used for cabinet making etc. 
Seeds 4s. per 100. Plants 2s. each. 
DILLENIA INDICA.—Honda-para. A very handsome ornamen- 
tal tree of medium size with large white flowers. The fruits 
are large being about four inches in diameter, juicy and 
acid, and are used for making jelly and a cooling drink, and 
is also often used as a vegetable in curries. 
Seeds 4s. per 100. Plants 2s. each. 
DIOSPYROS DISCOLOR.—Velvet Apple. A medium sized, 
ornamental tree with dark shining leaves. The fruits are 
round and very pretty being dull pink in colour and having 
a velvetty skin. It is about the size of an apple and is very 
sweet. 
Seeds 10s. per 100. Plants 2s. each. 
DIOSPYROS KAKI.—Persimmon Kaki. A small shrubby tree 
with large handsome foliage. The fruits are globular or 
pear-shaped about 3 ins. or so in diameter, with an attrac- 
tive, shining, smooth-skin which turns bright yellow or pink 
or dark purple when fully ripe. 
