Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden.UNCOMMON FRUITS FOR EVERY GARDEN LEE REICH High maintenance apples and grapes take a backseat to lesser known, easier to grow, yet equally delectable varieties of berries, melons, kiwifruits, persimmons, and other fruits. This guide describes these plants' bounty and showcases how they can add dimension and beauty to a garden. Many of the plants profiled are appealing even through the cold months. Most require minimal pruning and are pest resistant. Among the featured fruits are the maypop maypop: see passionflower. , the pawpaw pawpaw: see custard-apple; papaya. , and the jujube jujube (j  `jb): see buckthorn. jujube causes loss of memory and desire to return home. [Classical Myth. , which is not a chewy chew·y adj. chew·i·er, chew·i·est Needing much chewing: chewy candy. chew  i·ness n. movie candy but a Chinese date. For each plant, Reich gives a full history and tips for propagation. He also offers guidelines for how and when to harvest the fruit as well as a wealth of suggestions for making jams, jellies, tarts, and other dishes. Timber, 2004, 288 p., color plates/b&w illus., hardcover, $24.95.
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