" F. J. H.," Jacksonville, Ills., writes: " I send by this mail samples of a fruit highly prized as a dessert by the Chinese. It is imported by the barrelful, and is eaten just as it is, which I believe is its natural condition. You will notice the flavor would not suit Americans. It is said to be a native of the colder parts of China, and I suppose would grow in our country. It is a fruit I had not seen before, and was attracted by its oddity. If you are acquainted with it, I would be pleased to learn the name".

[The Chinese name is given at the head of the paragraph. Its botanical name is Euphoria Litchi, or in some works, Nephelium Lichi. It belongs to the natural order Sapindaceae, of which the horse-chestnut is a familiar example. It would probably thrive in some parts of our country, but just how much dry atmosphere and low temperature it would withstand, would be matters of experiment. We know of none having been made. - Ed. G. M].