Burbank Cactus in Fruit 



analysis they are found to contain from 

 six to fourteen per cent sugar, besides a 

 small amount of protein and fat, also 

 aromas and flavors. Some contain more 

 of these, some less; all desirable quali- 

 ties are grealy increased by scientific 

 breeding and selection for this purpose, as 

 with the apple, peach, sugar beet and 

 other fruits, grains and vegetables. 



Some of the earlier varieties ripen in 

 June and July, the later ones in August, 

 September, October and November and 

 through the winter. Most of them com- 



mence bearing about the third year from 

 cuttings. 



The general practice to prepare the fruit 

 for use is by brushing with a whisk broom 

 or rubbing with a coarse cloth, then cut- 

 ting a thin slice from each end through 

 the skin, then slitting from end to end 

 when the skin may be readily removed, 

 leaving the solid, sweet flesh ready for 

 use; another way is to slice through the 

 center of the fruit from end to end and 

 remove the flesh with a spoon. 



"It can be safely said without fear of con- 

 tradiction that the prophecies of Luther Burbank 

 regarding spineless cactus are being fully realiz- 

 edand that it is now taking its place at the 



head of all forage plants as a stock and dairy 

 feed in our Western arid and semi- arid States, 

 as well as poultry feed and a luscious fruit for 

 our tables, second to none." 



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