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In the coming future, oranges will, like apples, pears 

 and other fruits he marketed hy specific names, and only 

 the best known varieties will have any standing with the 

 public. Such being the fact, it behooves those engaged in 

 the business to possess, as far as possible, the best varieties 

 now known. 



For the convenience of those interested, we will give a 

 short description of a few named varieties, which have 

 received the sanction of the Fruit Growers' Association of 

 Florida, and will name them in the order of excellence. 



Magnum Bonum. Size large to very large ; color, 

 clear light orange; Skin thin, smooth and glossy; pulp 

 fine, tender, melting, juicy, sweet and vinous. 



Hdmosassa. Medium size, skin very thin, remarkably 

 smooth and satiny; color, bright; pulp very fine, remark- 

 ably juicy, sweet, vinous and fine flavor. 



Nonpareil. Size above medium ; bright color ; skin 

 thin, pulp tender and melting ; juice sub-acid and vinous. 



Old Vini. Size above medium ; color, dark oransre ; 

 skin rather rough, medium ; pulp rather coarse, juicy, sweet 

 and remarkable for a sprightly aromatic flavor. 



Navel. Size large to very large : skin rough, rather- 

 thick and tough ; pulp very fine, melting, tender, juicy, 

 sweet and good flavor ; valuable for late ripening and 

 carrying qualities. 



Tardif. Large dark orange; skin smooth and thin ; 

 pulp rather tough, grain fine, juicy and sweet ; an ordinary 

 orange, but valuable on account of its late ripening 

 qualities. 



Arcadia. Size large, color deep, skin smooth, medium; 

 pulp deep rich color, coarse, melting, juicy and sub-acid. 



