Thk Japanese persimmon has Deen j grown for some years past i n parts of the ; western shore of ^Maryland, protected J from early frosts In* the proximity of !the Chesapeake. It is'believed that Com- | mod ore Perrv first sent the seeds of the j* _ iJapanese persimmon to the United j States in l$i0. The fruit lias become I an important product in California. \4and it is now produced in Florida. j