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CITRUS CULTURE IN CALIFORNIA. 



This was $2 per box more than the Palermo oranges brought 

 in the same market at the same date. The agent reported, 

 "No shrinkage and no decay." This variety should be exten- 

 sively planted in this State. 



MALTESE BLOOD. (Figure No. 2.) 



This is a very popular variety. The fruit is small to medium, 

 oval; has a fine texture and flavor. The pulp is marked, and 

 seems to be streaked and mottled with blood ; has few seeds ; 

 tree is thornless. 



Figure No. 2. 



Mr. A. B. Chapman, of San Gabriel, who grows this variety 

 more extensively than any other orchardist in this State, 

 speaks very highly of it as being one of the best varieties 

 which he grows. For several years he has made large ship- 

 ments of it to the eastern market, and the returns obtained 

 have been very satisfactory to him. 



The tree is of a dwarf habit, and can be set closer together 

 in orchard form. 



