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Limes.—More generally cultivated than lemons. The groves 
are composed of seedling trees. 
Tahiti is recommended as a budded variety. 
Avocados.—The Avocado is coming into favour as a salad, 
especially in the northern markets. It is generally grown in the 
south of the State, as only the varieties belonging to the Mexican 
group can stand the cooler climate in the north. 
They can easily be grown from seeds sown at stake, but 
budded varieties obtained from nurserymen in southern Florida 
are preferred. 
or budding purposes locally obtained seed is sown about an 
inch deep in rich loam in boxes, 5 ins. square and 14 ins. deep. 
and must be kept moist. When the seedlings are about 10 to 
12 ins. high and the bark readily separates, they are budded, 
the buds being taken from selected trees and from twigs about the 
size of a pencil. 
Budded seedlings are planted out 21 x 21 ft. for the weaker 
varieties, to 30 x 25 ft. for the more vigorous ones and the inferior 
trees should be removed at a later stage to allow the others to 
develop. Holes should be dug about 3 ft. across and 2 ft. deep 
and well-rotted manure applied. Drainage is important, and 
hard pans must be broken if necessary. During the dry seasons 
frequent cultivation of the plantation is necessary to preserve 
the moisture of the soil. 
_ Early and Baldwin are early varieties which mature their 
fruit in July. Trapp, Fuerte, Lula, Nimlish and Queen ripen 
from October and November till the early spring. 
os.—Although this fruit is a comparatively recent 
introduction and its cultivation is confined to the warm, southern 
part of the State, it has secured a ready market. The majority 
of the trees are seedlings, but many grafted and budded varieties 
are being grown. It prefers well drained, undulating land and is 
very responsive to fertilisers, which are applied in the same manner 
as they are to Citrus trees. Planting out is generally done in 
midsummer at a distance of 21 x 21 ft. to 26 x 26 ft., according 
to the fertility of the soil, the plants being protected from the 
sun by cheese cloths or some similar material. Thorough surface 
cultivation is essential, and a cover crop of Velvet beans is generally 
grown during the rainy season. The following varieties are 
recommended : Mulgoba, fruits late, of excellent quality, though 
an irregular bearer; Amini, fruits early and is a prolific bearer. 
The fruit is not picked until it is almost ripe, but this necessitates 
careful packing and quick transport. 
Peaches.—Before planting out, land intended for peach- 
growing is generally put under a crop of Velvet beans. The 
young peach trees are put in during their resting period in 
December and January, when they are 3 to 4 ft. high, and are 
pruned back at planting. They should receive a good watering. 
