CHAPTER III. 



FOREIGN VARIETIES TRIED AND NOT RECOMMENDED. 



CLASS C. 



The varieties named under this head are of foreign origin ; 

 after having fruited in this State for several years, they have 

 proved to be of inferior quality, and their planting is not 

 encouraged. 



AUSTRALIAN NAVEL. 



This tree does not resemble the Washington Navel in its 

 habit; the foliage does, however, and in this way its identity 

 has been much mistaken. The fruit varies greatly in size, all 

 sizes generally being found on the same tree. A very shy 

 bearer. Blooms profusely, but very few of the blooms set; 

 often the trees are loaded with fruit, and after having attained 

 the size of marbles drop to the ground, without any apparent 

 cause whatever; it also has a tendency to split at the navel. 

 The navel is usually large and prominent, unlike that of the 

 Washington Navel, which is round and generally small. This 

 variety was first introduced into California by the late Lewis 

 Wolfskill ; the trees were imported from Australia in 1874. 



HOMOSASSA. 



Of Florida origin, and is one of the best varieties propa- 

 gated in that State. In this State it does not come up to the 

 expectation of parties who have tried it; deep orange-red 

 skin, flesh melting and juicy, seeds thorny. 



