THE LEMON AND LIME. 119 



the report of "Arrived in good condition," and 

 " Good price." 



I have not had much experience in handling the 

 lime, but I am convinced that this fruit, most val- 

 uable because of its healthfulness and its richness 

 in citric acid, can be cured as easily as the lemon, 

 and preserved quite as long if subjected to the treat- 

 ment recommended for the lemon. This fruit 

 needs only to be known in our Northern market to 

 be valued even more highly than the lemon. When 

 once brought into notice it will prove truly profita- 

 ble to the grower. The yield is speedy and abun- 

 dant 



The Florida lemon, marketed during the latter 

 part of August and all of September and October, 

 meets with little competition from foreign fruit. 



