PASSIFLORA EDULIS. THE PASSION FRUIT. 
Near of passion fruits grown on trellis. The fruits 
are as large as a large hen's egg, of a rich purple color, and 
the pulp is much used in Australia for flavoring ices, in the 
preparation of fruit salads, for confectionery, for icing cakes 
and other dishes, for "trifles", an Australian dish composed of 
sponge cake, fruits, cream and white of eggs mixed, for jams, 
and other table purposes. May also "be eaten in the natural 
state, the pulp being removed with a spoon and 'eaten seeds and 
all, hut the seeds are removed when used in syrups, ice creams, 
etc. May prove of value for the manufacture of syrups, for soft 
drinks, although the small amount of juice in each fruit may he 
objectionable . Has proven a very interesting and profitable 
greenhouse fruit in England. Prom a photograph supplied by Mr. 
Henry D. Baker, Vies Consul-general, Sydney, in connection with 
a report on the cultivation of passion fruits in Australia, made 
at the request of Mr. Alexander Graham Bell. 
