CHAPTER VII. 



BEST VARIETIES, CALIFORNIA ORIGIN. 



CLASS G. 



The advantage a good seedling (of home origin) has over 

 any foreign variety is that it is hardy, and can be planted in 

 localities where the temperature gets so low as to prevent for- 

 eign varieties from thriving ; they will also make a larger tree. 

 Such are the varieties given under this head : 



WOLFSKILL'S BEST, OR FAVORITE. (Figure No. 6.) 



Originated by J. W. Wolfskill, of Los Angeles. A good 

 grower. Original tree now stands over thirty feet high, and 

 as large as any seedling of the same age. The original tree is 

 not very thorny. Thorns decrease in size as the tree grows 

 older. Fruit is of excellent quality, somewhat flattened, deep 

 orange red, fine grain and pulp. A good bearer; early, and 

 should be picked before May. Ripens ahead of all other 

 native varieties ; is largely cultivated in this State ; the choice- 

 est of all native varieties. 



MAYBERRY'S PREMIER. 



Originated by E. L. Mayberry, at El Molino Ranch, near 

 San Gabriel. The original tree (a twin tree) stands about 

 thirty feet high. The orange is medium in size, but of a deep 

 red color; rind thin and very smooth; pulp and grain very 

 fine. The old tree has very small thorns. Budding appears 

 to improve the growth of the trees. Spring buds generally 

 make large trees the first year. This variety should be budded 



