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Citrus and Tropical Fruit Culture 
that nurserymen and orchardists may secure buds of seed is started in beds and when sufficiently matured 
known parentage, thus assuring the planter trees that transplanted to the field (much the same manner as 
will prove to be prolific and true to name. citrus seedlings), and when lar-rp p-o<.~v. -- '^ 
A symmetrical Dickinson avocado tree ; a 'vigorous grower and good producer. 
We would earnestly recommend that all parties in- 
terested in Avocado culture join this Association, as 
their annual and semi-annual reports (issued in book 
form) are alone worth the nominal membership fee. 
GROWING AND TRANSPLANTING THE 
NURSERY TREES 
For the purposes of insuring increased hardiness 
the Mexican seedlings are used as root stocks. The 
to the varieties desired. Much care is necessary, 
however, in budding, and both seedlings and buds 
must be in proper condition to make the operation 
successful. After the buds start to grow the seedling 
tops are cut off and the young buds trained to stakes 
the same as with citrus stock. 
In taking up Avocados it is advisable to ball them, 
although under certain conditions they may be moved 
"open roots", but this method is very hazardous at 
