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small furits which ripen early in June. They are noted for theit<br />
small size and are preserved in salt or sugar.<br />
179. Prunus mume, 5. et Z., var., Jap. Tokomwne,<br />
AoDiimic, Futiaii-mume ; a variety <strong>of</strong> Prunus mume, 6". et Z,<br />
Jts fruits remain on the tree long after maturity, whence they are<br />
called Toko-nnime (everlasting plum) and are eaten fresh. They<br />
may be kept a long time without decay.<br />
ISO. Prunus armeniaca, L.. Jap. Andsu, Karamomo ;<br />
a deciduous tree <strong>of</strong> the order Rosaceae resembling Prunus mume,<br />
5. et Z., in form. It attains a height <strong>of</strong> about 10 fts. In spring<br />
it blooms next to P. mume, 5. et Z., with single pinkish white<br />
flowers. It ripens early in summer. Its fresh is easily separated<br />
from the seeds. They are yellow when ripe and <strong>of</strong> a delicious<br />
sweet flavour. They are eaten either raw or dried.<br />
181. a. Prunus triflora, Roxb., Jap. Snmomo, Su-ume ;<br />
a deciduous fruit tree <strong>of</strong> the order Rosaceae attaining a height <strong>of</strong><br />
about 10 fts. The white single flowers appear in spring after<br />
Prunus mume, S. et Z. The round and lustrous red fruits ripen<br />
in summer and are delicious to eat. They are also picked before<br />
maturity and preserved in salt. There are several varieties.<br />
181. b. Prunus triflora, Roxb., var., Jap. Urabeni-sumomo<br />
; a variety <strong>of</strong> the preceding with a deep red pulp. In the<br />
provinces <strong>of</strong> Kiushiu it is named Ikitri. There is one variety with<br />
good round fruits in the province <strong>of</strong> Satsuina, being called YonemoDio<br />
; it has also a red pulp.<br />
182. Prunus triflora, Roxb., var., Jap. Shiro-sumomo ;<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> P. triflora, Roxb. (181), differing from it only by its<br />
yellowish white colour. Another variety <strong>of</strong> a yellow<br />
also called Shiro-sumomo and is superior in taste.<br />
colour 'is<br />
183. Prunus triflora, Roxb., var , Jap. Togari-sumomo,<br />
Hadankio ; a variety <strong>of</strong> Prunus triflora, Roxb., with large and<br />
pointed fruits. There are two kinds, one red arid the other white.<br />
Another variety with round fruits is ealld Botankyo.<br />
184. Amygdalus persica, Benth. et Hook, Jap. Momo;