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CITRUS FRUITS 



An important industry. In California the orange 

 and lemon industry has reached such proportions that 

 thousands of carloads are shipped each year to eastern 

 markets. The citrus industry in Florida is not nearly 

 so extensive as in California. But the Florida citrus 

 crops reach the eastern market centers with less cost 

 of transportation than the western crops. 



ORANGE GROVE OF CALIFORNIA IN SURFACE IRRIGATION 



Both seedless oranges and those with seeds are grown, 

 but the growing of seedless oranges is increasing. The 

 most important variety is the Washington Navel, a 

 seedless orange which is extensively raised in California. 



The kumquat is a dwarf orange grown in the southern 

 citrus belt. It is used to make preserves or to eat in 

 the natural state. 



