PL 1.89. 
FRESH FRUITS OF THE UTCHI (Litchi chimmi, Sonnerat), S. P. I. No. 40850. 
The dried litchi or litchi "nut" is already well known on the American market, but the 
fresh fruit, which is incomparably superior to the "nut," has not yet found its way into 
our markets. The thin rind, when broken between the fingers and taken off, leaves an 
ivory white, firm, but very juicy mouthful which melts in the mouth, leaving a rather 
large, smooth seed behind. It has a fragrance suggestive of some tropical perfume, but 
also sufficient character to make it generally appreciated and insure a high price being 
paid for it. The photograph is of a shipment sent from Honolulu, Hawaii, by Mr. 
J. E. Higgins. The fruits were 16 days on the road and. yet reached the department in 
excellent condition. Natural-size photograph (P13521FS), by Mr. E. L. Crandall, June 
24, 1915. 
