PHOENIX DACTYLIEERA. MENAKHER DATE. 
In point of appearance, cleanness cf skin and keeping 
quality, the Menakher date is thought "by many to surpass the 
Deglet Noor, the standard of date quality, while the latter 
is superior in the crisper texture of the flesh and the 
smaller development of the stringy core. In flavor the two 
varieties are somewhat similar. Menakher dates are generally 
reserved for the tables of the wealthier natives and for 
gifts for their friends. On the rare occasions when they are 
sold they are said to "bring about one-third more than Deglet 
Noors. The variety is known only from the Jerid Oases of 
Tunis and is extremely rare, (Kearney 4 Date Varieties and 
Date Culture in Tunis, p. 60-63.) Natural size photograph 
from fruit purchased from Mr. Martel, Deggache, Tunis. Plant 
Introduction No, 29391. 
