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only representative in temperate climates is our common _papaw. 
The cherimoya has been naturalized in Mexico and Central America 
for centuries, and is now grown in practically all tropical and sub- 
tropical countries of the world. The fruit grown in the Madeira 
Islands is said to possess an unusually exquisite flavor, and the cultiva- 
tion of the cherimoya is supplanting the cultivation of grapes there. 
Annona glabra, or POND APPLE, or ALLIGATOR APPLE, or CorK-Woop, 
has naturalized itself in the Everglades of Florida and in the swamps 
of many tropical lands. The fruit, which is supposed to contain a 
dangerous narcotic poison, is little eaten by man; but is much eaten 
by the iguana and similar animals. The roots of the tree furnish a 
light spongy wood that is much used as a substitute for cork. 
Annona muricata, or Soursop, is cultivated throughout the tropics, 
where it is considered one of the most valuable of all fruit trees. The 
fruit, which resembles the mango, and has the odor of black currants, 
is often as large as a child’s head. It may be eaten raw, or used for 
jellies, tarts, and preserves. The juice makes an excellent cooling 
drink. The leaves are used in making Jamacian bay rum. 
Annona reticulata, or CUSTARD-APPLE, or BULLOcK’s-HEarRT, is a 
native of tropical America that is grown throughout the tropics. The 
fruit is shaped like a bullock’s heart, and its pulp is the consistency of 
custard; hence its common names. The kernels of the seeds are said 
to be poisonous. The custard-apple fruit is inferior to that of the 
cherimoya and the soursop. This is a very different fruit from the 
delicious custard-apple of India, which is known as the sweetsop. 
Antidesma Bunius, or SALAMANDER TREE, or CHINESE LAUREL, is an 
ornamental member of the Euphorbiaceae, or Spurge family. Its 
tough inner bark is much used in bast matting and cordage. 
Antidesma venosum is a closely related African species recently intro- 
duced into our country by the Department of Agriculture. 
Antigonon leptopus, or MOUNTAIN Rose, belongs to the Polygonaceae, 
the family to which belong such weeds as black bindweed, and such 
ornamental vines as the silver lace vine. The mountain rose is one of 
the handsomest members of its family, bearing great racemes of hand- 
some rose-pink flowers. . It is popular in our southern states as a cover- 
ing for fences, arbors, and verandahs. 
Aralia spinosa, or ANGELICA TREE, or HERCULES’ CLUB, is a native of 
the southern half of the United States that belongs to the Araliaceae, 
the family to which ginseng belongs. No other native tree has leaves 
of such size—the layman usually mistakes them for branches. New 
shoots will grow 15 to 20 feet ina summer. The tree is a favorite with 
landscape gardeners because of its foliage, its cloud of white flowers, 
and its wealth of purplish berries. The berries, bark, and fleshy roots 
are used medicinally, especially in home remedies. The bark is a 
reputed remedy for the bite of a rattlesnake. 
Argania sideroxylon, or ARGAN O1L TREE, is a native of Morocco that 
belongs to the Sapotaceae, the family to which the sapodilla belongs. 
The fruit of the tree is the size of a plum, and is used for feeding cattle. 
