"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual may carry the pollen to a dozen Smyrna figs before finding a wild fig whose character it does not recognize before entering the receptacle." — Davison, 1906

Fig Insect

"The fig insect will not lay eggs in the Smyrna fig, but only in the wild fig; therefore one individual…

A medal of Smyrna depicting Ceres,  the goddess of plenty.  The reverse side of the medal shows Jupiter seated, holding the emblem of Victory.

Medal of Smyrna

A medal of Smyrna depicting Ceres, the goddess of plenty. The reverse side of the medal shows Jupiter…