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titions such tests may be applied as committees or com- 

 petitors may require. 



Bitterness to be determined by slicing fruit (includ- 

 ing peel) thin, covering with hot water, and cooling 

 slowly ; to stand twenty- four hours when practicable ( no 

 sugar to be used). Should a trace of bitterness appear 

 to the taste, discount one point; should the bitterness be 

 fairly defined, discount two points; if pronounced, dis- 

 count five points ; and if strong, ten points. 



PROPOSED POMELO SCALE. 



Scale. Points. 



External Characters 



Size 10 



Color and form 10 



Weight or juiciness 15 



Kind 10 



Internal Characters 



Seedlessness 10 



Freedom from fiber or tissue 10 



Juice Qualities 

 Flavor 



Sweetness 15 



Acidity 10 



Bitterness 10 



1. Size Standard 4 to 5 inches. 



2. Color Standard Bright, uniform, light yellow. 



3. Form Standard Round or slightly oblate. 



4. Weight or Juiciness Standard Heavy, sinking 

 almost entirely in water. 



5. Rind Standard 3-16 inch in thickness. 



