PI. 209. 
A CENTURY-OLD WHITE SAPOTE TREE AT SANTA BARBARA, CAL., CASIMIROA EDULIS. 
This tree, situated on De la Guerra Street, is a horticultural landmark in California, having 
been planted about 1810 by one of the Mexican settlers. It is believed by Franceschi to have 
been the first tropical fruit tree planted in the State. It bears regularly, but its fruits are small 
and sterile. The fact that it is still vigorous and robust, though uncared for amidst the most 
unfavorable surroundings, speaks well for the hardiness and resistance to drought of this Mexican 
tree. Photographed (P16227FS) by Wilson Popenoe, at Santa Barbara, Cal., October 30, 1914. 
