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Baldwin (W. I.). 



A Florida variety described by P. H. Rolfs in 1905 under S. P. I. No. 12933* 

 and included in the descriptions by F. W. Popenoe in the Pomona Journal for 

 ruary, 1911. Named for Mr. Baldwin of Miami, Florida, who owns the original 

 tree. 

 Bartley (Guat.). 



Original tree growing on place now owned by Bartley Bros., Santa Ana, R. D., 

 the same place on which the original Northrop tree stands and adjoining the place 

 on which the Sharpless and Monroe varieties originated. The tree was planted 

 about 1007 by J. 11. Northrop now of Indio, who formerly owned the place. 



The tree bore 36 fruits in 1916 and specimens were exhibited at the Association 

 meeting in Los Angeles in April. Since the description of the fruit has not appeared 

 previously iu these Proceedings, it is here given: fruit very large, 6 inches long, 

 4* inches in diameter and 32 ounces in weight; color, deep green; surface, dull, 

 rather rough; skin, thick, granular; flesh, creamy, thick, buttery, of excellent flavor 

 and very slight fiber; seed, tight in cavity, roundish, tapering toward the apex, 

 2J inches each way, with two seed coats adhering to the seed. Season at Santa 

 Ana, May 15th to July 1st. 



Bartlett (W. I.). 



A Cuban variety described under S. P. I. No. 409TS. 



Beauty (Guat.). 



Original tree on place of C. P. Taft of Orange; seed planted by him in 1902; 

 the latest of all Mr. Taft's varieties to mature, coming from June to October. First 

 described by F. O. Popenoe in these Proceedings for October 23, 1915. 



Blackman (W. I.). 



A Florida variety described by r. J. Wester and included by F. W. Popenoe in 

 the descriptions in the Pomona Journal for February, 1911. 



Blake (Mex.). 



Original tree growing at 389 S. Fairoaks avenue, Pasadena; planted about 1903; 

 first described by F. W. Topenoe in Pomona Journal for February, 1911. Budded 

 trees now bearing in many localities, some in the San Joaquin Valley; reported to 

 have matured three distinct crops at Goleta in 1914-15. No longer being propa- 

 gated in any quantity. Fruit very susceptible to decay organisms while still on tree. 



Blakeman (Guat.). 



Variety originated from the seeds of avocado brought by John Murrietta or 

 received by him from his brother near Atlixco, Mexico. He gave some seeds to Mr. 

 Habersham, then residing at the head of La Brea street in Hollywood, who planted 

 them in 1904. The place is now owned by E. W. Dickey. In 1913 the production 

 was a few fruits: in 1914. from 25 to 50 fruits; in 1915, about 250; and in 1916, 

 good crop. The variety was first described by Ryerson in the Journal of Agricul- 

 ture for November, 1913, under the name of Dickey No. 2. It has also been known 

 as Habersham. 



Brodia (Guat.). 



Original tree on place of C. P. Taft of Orange ; seed planted by him about 1902. 

 When first tasted the flavor of the fruit had a fancied resemblance to that of an 

 onion, hence the name Brodia, a native wild flower, sometimes but incorrectly known 

 as wild onion. Tree severely frosted in 1912-13. Fruits produced at Orange in 

 1916 ''ii a five-year-old hud in a three-year seedling. Described by F. O. Popenoe 

 iu these Proceedings for October 23, 1915. 



♦S. P. I. refers to the Seed and Plant Introduction, U. S. Department of Agriculture, 

 Washington, D. C. 

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