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The taste when perfectly ripe is agreeable and resemble that 
of an Apricot. Dried fruits are said to be almost equal to 
dried figs. 
Seeds 6s. per 100. Plants 3s. each. 
DURIO ZIBETHINUS.—A very large handsome pyramid-shaped 
tree attaining generally over 100 feet and cultivated for the 
sake of its celebrated fruit. The latter, produced on strong 
mature branches, varies somewhat in shape from almost 
round ovoid, is yellow when ripe and usually weighs from 
5 to 12 lbs. 
The thick skin is covered with sharp-pointed prickles. The 
white custard-like pulp is very highly priced by the Orients 
and others, and is also much relished by some Europeans 
when a taste for it is once acquired. The large seeds are 
roasted and eaten like chestnuts. 
Seeds !0s. per 100. Plants 3s. each. 
ELAEOCARPUS EDULIS.—A small ornamental tree producing 
bright scarlet sharp-edged ovoid fruits about 2 inches long. 
The outer rind which is a sweetish acid taste can be made 
into jelly or for picklings. 
Seeds 6s. per 100. Plants 3s. each. 
ELAEOCARPUS SERRATUS.—Ceylon Olive. A small hand- 
some tree, smooth ovoid green fruits, of the shape and size 
of Olives. The fleshy portion surrounding the seed is sub- 
acid and palatable. The unripe fruit is greatly in demand 
for pickling. 
Seeds 3s. per 100. Plants Is. each. 
EUGENIA JAMBOS.—Rose Apple. A pretty medium sized tree 
with dark green foliage. The fruits are fragrant, pinkish 
white in colour and of the size of an egg, has a sweetish 
rose water taste and is used in preserves. 
Seeds 8s. per 100. Plants 2s. each. 
EUGENIA JAVANICA.—Wax-jambu. A smal! ornamental shrub- 
by tree producing masses of beautiful rose-pink, waxy- 
looking fruits, juicy and of a sweetish acid taste. 
Seeds 4s. per 100. Plants Is. 6d. each. 
EUGENIA JAMBOLANA.—Java Plum. A large stately tree 
bearing small purplish berries in clusters which are edible. 
Seeds 3s. per 100. Plants Is. 6d. each. 
EUGENIA MALACCENSIS.—Malay Arple. A handsome cone- 
shaped tree with large oval leaves. It produces a profusion 
of beautiful crimson flowers followed by pear-shaped waxy- 
white or pinkish or red soft fruits of the size of small pears. 
The pulp is wooly and snow white and is edible. 
Seeds 6s. per 100. Plants Is. 6d. each. 
