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the number of boxes is greatly increased when equal 

 numbers of fruit are borne. Much of the time grape- 

 fruit sells for more per box. The prospective grower 

 e at first thinks there can be no question as to his pref- 

 erence, quicker returns on investment, less cost per box 

 for production, higher market, all in favor of grape- 

 fruit. Then he learns that many others have come to 

 the same decision, and that at the present time there 

 are hundreds of acres more grapefruit than oranges not 

 yet in bearing. He considers that though grapefruit is 

 so popular as a breakfast food and the demand for it is 

 so deservedly increasing, nothing will ever appeal to the 

 human family like the orange, oranges for breakfast, 

 dinner, and supper and between meals, nothing more 

 healthful or more appetizing, and he will wisely decide 

 to have both of these delicious fruits. 



Varieties There are a bewildering number of varie- 

 ties, each with good points, but for strictly financial in- 

 vestment the choice rests with a few. I think however 

 enthusiastic anyone may be over some particular fruit, 

 all experienced growers will agree that the greater num- 

 ber of successes have been made from the varieties named 

 below. 



The Duncan grapefruit is oblate in form, of medium 

 size, attractive in appearance and of fine flavor. It bears 

 freely but not in such close clusters as to mar the fruit. 

 It is desirable in every way. 



The Parson Brown is an orange medium to large in 

 size, yellow in color, sometimes with orange tinge, rind 



