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... shape , and quality have been produced from seedlings - some of which may be seen in the accompanying illustration . The Avocado is easily reproduced by budding and grafting , and the best varieties may be obtained in this manner ...
... shape , and quality have been produced from seedlings - some of which may be seen in the accompanying illustration . The Avocado is easily reproduced by budding and grafting , and the best varieties may be obtained in this manner ...
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... malaccensis , but the drupe is not so highly colored , and is , in shape , much more elongated . Specimens of this sweet , edible fruit have measured 5 inches in length . G. P. W. Collection . Jambosa sp . ( white 22.
... malaccensis , but the drupe is not so highly colored , and is , in shape , much more elongated . Specimens of this sweet , edible fruit have measured 5 inches in length . G. P. W. Collection . Jambosa sp . ( white 22.
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... shape , about 1 to 11⁄2 inches in diameter at its largest end . It contains from 1 to 3 seeds . Even when quite ripe , the fruit remains pure white in color , and has a tart , insipid flavor . G. P. W. Collection . Jambosa sp . ( red 24.
... shape , about 1 to 11⁄2 inches in diameter at its largest end . It contains from 1 to 3 seeds . Even when quite ripe , the fruit remains pure white in color , and has a tart , insipid flavor . G. P. W. Collection . Jambosa sp . ( red 24.
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... shape as that of the preceeding variety , but in color it is a bright scarlet . It contains from 1 to 3 seeds , which are somewhat difficult to germinate . The fruit is crisp , watery , and has a sub - acid flavor . G. P. W. Collection ...
... shape as that of the preceeding variety , but in color it is a bright scarlet . It contains from 1 to 3 seeds , which are somewhat difficult to germinate . The fruit is crisp , watery , and has a sub - acid flavor . G. P. W. Collection ...
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... yellow fruit is about the shape and size of a small olive , and contains a dry , mealy pulp which is edible , and the large , flat , brown secd yield an cil . G. P. W. Collection . Spondias dulcis . " WI 51 Mimusops Elengi, Plate XXV.
... yellow fruit is about the shape and size of a small olive , and contains a dry , mealy pulp which is edible , and the large , flat , brown secd yield an cil . G. P. W. Collection . Spondias dulcis . " WI 51 Mimusops Elengi, Plate XXV.
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