This article contains a wealth of geographical, historical and botanical information about the papaya family fruits in the tropics. Contents Include: Papaya - Cultivation, Propagation, Yield and Picking, Pests and Diseases, Varieties, The Mountain Papaya, The Purple Granadilla, The Sweet Granadilla, The Giant Granadilla. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.