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be greatly increased in size by selection and prove 
hardy farther north than any other large fruit of 
this family. It has a granular pulp of peculiar flavor 
which- may prove objectionable to some people at first, 
though many consider it a very delicious fruit. It 
is probable that a ready market will be found for 
selected strains of this relative of the guava. 
Primus serrulata. Japanese flowering cherry. Several 
varieties of the flowering cherry are proving to be 
striking in autumn foliage. The younger shoots are 
particularly beautiful and hold their leaves well in- 
to November in the vicinity of Washington. Particu- 
larly beautiful seem to be the Vssussumi, with masses 
of gorgeous bronze and green leaves; Murasaki, with its 
daintier pink and yellow; and Yoshino with a series of 
hues ranging from wine-red to bright yellow. The many 
other varieties are also valuable in bringing out 
masses of colors ranging from green, bronze and almost 
maroon to bright red, pink and yellow. 
