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in March and which was given, S. P. I. number 27015. He says 
it is a small tree, native of the dry hush veldt country at 
an altitude of 3,500 feet, in districts practically free from 
frost. The drupe is 1 to !■§• inches long, fleshy and very acid., 
and is much appreciated "by the Kafirs. It is said the fr u it 
can he made into excellent jelly. 
TUBKEY, Smyrna. Mr. Ernest L. Harris, Consul, June 17. Sends a 
copy of the law regarding the manipulation of figs and the 
management of fig packing houses there. 
