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The Japanese Persimmon.The kaki, or Japanese persimmon, of which there arlt; 'nany varieties, has; proved of value -belt of the Sou 1Southern States,w ' cotton growing-*4 i States. In the1 |gL ■ - • . :•;{ / m. wever, the kaki thrives better on s. Uings of the wild persimmon than pon the Japaneseroots. While as yet comparatively littleis known in the narkets, the kaki is considered of suft.cient importance by the National Department of Agriculture to justify assistance and encouragement for its permanent establishment in this country.The range of cultivation in the Gulf States is now defined for the varieties positively identified, extending from Key W est. Fla., to Augusta, Ga., and into the (’arolinas near the coast. As far south as Manatee, Fla,, it succeeds admirably on native stock, and is culti-«* Pvated as a special fruit all through central Florida; but in the northern belt of counties, beginning with the extreme limit of orange culture, it is most at home, although trees have been injured kv frost where an early season has induced too free growth. The fruit of most varieties described is of a bright orange red or light vermillion color, in** Cishape and general appearance resembling a smooth tomato, and begins to color when half grown. If gathered before a frost there is a slight astringency next the -kin, but it disappears after being kept in the house a few days or weeks. If allowed to be slightly touched by the irost the flavor is much improved, but the fruit will not then keep many days. Borne varieties will remain sound until January or February. The flesh is soft, rich and sweet, with a siight apricot flavor. There arc many varieties of the persimmon raised in Japan; some are eaten in a fresh state; others arc used for drying. Samples of dried persimmons have been sent from Japan, ami they are equal to the best Smyrna figs, but with a peculiar and pleasant aroma.The yama-tsuru, here illustrated, differs in shape from some of the other varieties of the kaki in being decidediv pointed. In size it varies from ,V by ti to 2 by d inches in diameter. The name means mountain or wild crane—yama.1 \ I* A N KSK PERSIMMON.meaning mountain, or, literally interpreted, wild, and tsuni the stork or crane. A Japanese pomologist says it is perhaps tin; wild progenitor of the large I and more improved variety called tsuru.
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Mount Carmel Weekly Item
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, US
Sat, Nov 19, 1892
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