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bearing some resemblance to an apple leaf, but in color 

 and texture it resembles the leaf of the common orange. 

 In habit of growth it is loose, open- headed, and the foliage 

 less dense than a grapefruit or common orange. The wood 

 is almost thornless and the tree prolific, being laden with 

 fruit every year. All characteristics of the tree and fruit 

 c f ire retained in budded trees. * * * * Growth of 

 budded trees has been more rapid and vigorous than that 

 of grapefruit buds under similar conditions. 



Fig. 24. Pernambuco Pomelo. 



"The fruit is of medium size, running about one hun- 

 dred and fifty to the box, in color a clear, pure yellow; has 

 few seeds, many of the fruits being entirely seedless; has 

 loose rind, separating from the fruit a little less easily 

 than tangierine's. * * * It is good any time after De- 

 cember, and will hang on the trees until August, but 

 reaches full maturity about April, when it develops a rare 

 combination of rich and delicate flavor." 



