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a deciduous tree <strong>of</strong> the order Kosaceae attaining a height <strong>of</strong><br />
about 10 fts. In spring it blooms pretty flowers <strong>of</strong> varions kinds,<br />
single or double, red or white, etc. Delicious fruits are produced<br />
from those <strong>of</strong> the single pink flowers. The fruits ripen either in<br />
summer or in autumn. The size is abont 1-2 inches. It is good<br />
to eat fresh, or preserved in sugar or salt.<br />
184. b. Amygdalus persica, Benth. et Hook., var. , Jap.<br />
Kam-momo, Fuyu-monw ; a late ripening variety <strong>of</strong> peacli (184).<br />
The fruits are preserved till winter and even to spring.<br />
185. Amygdalus, Jap. Amende; a dwarf variety <strong>of</strong> peach<br />
(184) attaining a height<br />
<strong>of</strong> 60-70 fts. When it is about a foot<br />
high it forms a pretty looking dwarf plant with many branches<br />
covered with long narrow leaves and flowers in clusters. There<br />
are several kinds <strong>of</strong> flowers, single or double, pink, white, or varie-<br />
gated, etc. Its fruits are ripe<br />
in antumn.<br />
186. Amygdalus, Jap. Dsubai- momo, Tsubaki-momo ; a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> peach (184)<br />
with red smooth delicious rouud fruits.<br />
There is one which docs not ripen to red ; it is called Aodsubai<br />
(green variety).<br />
186. b. Myrica rubra, Sieb. et Zucc.,3wp. Yama-momo;<br />
this tree yields great quantities <strong>of</strong> fruits in warm regions. They<br />
are round about the size <strong>of</strong> a thumb. When ripe they are <strong>of</strong> a<br />
dark red colour and rich in a sweet juice.<br />
with white and yellow fruits.<br />
There are the varieties<br />
187. Prunus tomentosa, Thunb., Jap. Yusura-mume ;<br />
a deciduous shrub <strong>of</strong> the order Kosaceae attaining sometimes a<br />
height <strong>of</strong> 7 8 fts, but generally smaller and slender than the<br />
preceding. In spring it produces five petaled white flowers before<br />
the leaves. In summer it bears round dark red lustrous fruits<br />
which resemble cherries. They are sweet, juicy, and delicious.<br />
188. Zizyphus VUlgaris, Lam., Jap. Natsume ; a de-<br />
ciduous tree <strong>of</strong> the order Ehamnaceae attaining a height <strong>of</strong><br />
about 20fts. In the beginning <strong>of</strong> summer it blooms small yellowish<br />
green flowers on the branches. In autumn its oval or oblong