FEIJOA, a small tree (Feijoa Sellowiana) of the myrt'e family (Myrtaceae), closely related to the guava (q.v.) and often called pineapple guava. It is a native of southern Brazil, Para guay, Uruguay and parts of Argentina, and is cultivated in various mild climates for its highly esteemed fruit. The tree grows about 15 ft. high and has olive-like leaves, dark green above and silvery grey beneath, and large white flowers which are purplish-crimson within. The oblong fruit, about 2 in. long and dull green in colour marked with crimson, has a translucent, melting pulp, with a delicious pineapple flavour. When mature the fruits fall, but must be kept in a cool place until sufficiently soft for eating. They are made into jam and jelly and are also crystallized. The feijoa was introduced into southern Europe in 1890 and about 1 o years later was brought to California where it is exten sively cultivated. The tree requires a dry climate, such as that of southern France and parts of California; it does not thrive in the moist climate of Florida and Cuba. It is usually propa gated by seeds, which come fairly true to type, but cuttings may be rooted under glass and whip-grafting effected by using seedlings with stems of the thickness of an ordinary lead-pencil. Choice varieties are also perpetuated by the layering of low branches.