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iknown botanically as Citrus vulgaris (ttiyaradici). It is not much 

 cultivated in this part of the world, as the fruit is too bitter to be 

 palatable. But in other countries it is turned to good account. This 

 kind in Europe is extensively used for making marmalade and the 

 familiar candied peel. The flowers have a much stronger perfume than 

 those of the Sweet Orange, and, consequently, are more generally used in 

 the preparation of oils and essences. Many varieties are cultivated in 

 Europe, but a few only are known in Australasia, though they are 

 sufficient for practical purposes. The celebrated French Orange tree, 

 Grand Bourbon, alluded to previously, belonged to this class. The 

 following list embraces the most desirable varieties : 



China. A hardy and very prolific variety. Fruit medium-sized, 

 obovate, juicy, and moderately bitter. Skin bright coloured and 

 moderately thick. 



Common tiei'ille. Fruit medium-sized or larger and round. Skin 

 bright coloured, moderately smooth, and medium thin. Flesh juicy and 

 bitter flavoured. Tree hardy and very prolific. 



Poor Mav's Orange. A very hardy, vigorous, and prolific variety. 

 [Fruit very large, round, inclining to oval, and produced in clusters. Skin 



Poor Man's Orange. 



