Ficus Carica (white or lemon variety). FIG.
Reading edition
This is a low-growing tree with compact foliage. The leaves are small, and the fruit is round-turbinate, about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter. The skin is very thin, is light-green in color, turning to a greenish-yellow when thoroughly ripe. The pulp is pink, very sweet, and when quite ripe is free from milky juice. This variety is also prolific, is easily dried, and on this account would find a ready sale in our markets.
Plate VII.—Fig. One half natural size.
G. P. W. Collection. Plate VIII