384 CALIFORNIA FRUITS: HOW TO GROW THEM 



give as much attention to meeting the demand as they have to the 

 orange and the lemon, it is to be expected that the grape fruit will be- 

 come commercially more satisfactory. 



Varieties. The following comprise about the only varieties 

 grown in this State. Most growers prefer the Marsh Seedless : 



Nectar. A Florida seedling, grown at Duarte ; flat-round, heavy ; peel smooth 

 and bright, pale-lemon color ; oil cells small and numerous ; flesh dense, firm 

 texture, abundant juice, vinous, excellent, bitter-sweet element distinct; few 

 seeds and little rag; sizes from 42 to 80 to the box. 



Imperial. Medium to large, peel very smooth, medium thin and of fine 

 texture; little rag, juice abundant, fine aromatic flavor, good keeper and shipper. 

 Tree upright and heavy bearer. 



Marsh Seedless. Medium size, 52 to 64 to the box ; thin rind ; almost entirely 

 seedless; flesh dark and rich, a late keeper and early and abundant bearer. 



Triumph. Medium size, peel smooth, clear, thin and fine grained; very juicy, 

 heavy and good flavored; juice free from bitterness; very little rag; an early 

 and prolific bearer. 



