IMPROVEMENT OF CITRUS FRUITS THROUGH BUD SET^ECTTON. 11 



distribution of tho fruit on the tree. After picking-, the boxes of fruit 

 are assembled side b}' side at the foot of the tree in one contiruious row, 

 slightly inclined to show the fruit in the boxes, so that the photograph 

 gives a complete illustration of the total quantity of fruit from each tree. 

 These photographs preserve better than language can express the habits 

 of growth and other characteristics of the individual ti'ees. Figures 1 

 to igive an idea of some of the striking dilierences in the character and 



iMu. -2.— Typical lieavy-i<ro(luiing Wasliiim'tdU Navfl oraiiRe tree, showing a large proportion of 



llllt^id(■ fruit. 



habits of growth of the dilTerent trees, as shown by the photographic 

 records. No notes or descriptions would serve so adequately' to pre- 

 serve these data or to present them in such comparable form. 



The photographs are attached to the sheet bearing the data secured 

 from the stud3' of the fruit and are invaluable aids in interpreting the 

 results. 



[Cir. 77] 



