Ji'iirual of Agnculliirc , Victoria. 



lo Aug. . 1911. 



the Goull)Ui"ii ^'allc\. Onlv three of these trees bore fruit that eould he 

 classed as commercially saleal)le. and thrn it was very inferior to any of 

 the catalogued varieties. 



Oranges. — The finest orange grown is the Washington Navel. The 

 tree is a quick grower, but it does not finally grow so large as other varie- 

 ties. It is a prolific cropper, and is seedless. It has l)een previously men- 

 tioned that the fruits of this variety attain a great size. Next to Washing- 

 ton Navel is the Valencia Late. It ripens late, is a strong grower, and 

 \-erv ))roductive. St. Micliacl Paper Rind is a [prolific variety, with mediu.m 



LISBON LEMONS GROWI' 



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sized fruit, very high quality, and thin-skinned. Mediterranean Sweet is a 

 heavy bearer, and fairly late in season. The fruit is sweet and of fine 

 flavour. The Queen is a fine round orange, thin-skinned, a good bearer 

 with fine-flavoured fruits. 



The.se five varieties are the most suitable to plant for Victorian condi- 

 tions, and will provide a good succession of fruits from early to late 

 season. 



