CALIFORNIA CITRUS CULTURE. 



The Eureka. 



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The Eureka, like the Lisbon, is of medium size and also possessed of a 

 smooth, glossy rind, though not the equal of the Lisbon in this respect. 

 The juice is a pleasant acid; it is almost seedles, and it is a good shipper. 

 The tree is a prolific bearer of summer fruit. Its tendency to bear on 



Fro. 68. Eureka lemon. Natural size. (After Lelong. ) 



the extreme ends of the limbs is unfortunate, but can be remedied by 

 proper pruning. The fruit is superior in sizing up while still green. 

 The Eureka now leads in popularity in this State. The fact of its being 

 thornless is greatly in its favor. 



Variety Acida Hook or Limetta. (Lime.) 



This very spinous shrub might be considered a miniature lemon, 

 though the juice has a peculiar flavor of its own. The lime lacks 



