THE FAVORITE CHAYOTE OF THE GUATEMALANS. 
(Chayota edulis Jacq.) 
It is only in recent years that the study of chayote varieties has received attention in the United 
States. The introduction of many forms from Mexico and Central America and their trial in 
Florida has brought to light the fact that they differ greatly in quality and value. The one here 
shown, around, smooth, dark-green chayote from the mountains of Guatemala, is a favorite sort 
in that country, where it is considered of richer flavor than others. It is now being grown in 
the southeastern United States. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe at Antigua, Guatemala, 
February 26, 1920; P17751FS.) 
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