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GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. 



Spain is extracted. The tree is a rapid grower, and the 

 branches are pendant. 



Picholim: (oblonga). — This variety is an early fruiter, 

 and the tree grows very rapidly. It is not so liable to in- 

 sect attacks as is the case with some of the other varie- 

 ties. In Florida and South Georgia this variety is "very 

 popular. 



THE ORANGE, LEMON, ETC. 



The Orange (Citrus) is a native of Asia. The rich 

 golden fruit displayed among its dark, glossy, evergreen 



Fig. 218— Alligator Orange. (Photo, by O. P. Havens.) 



The 



tree grows to the height of twenty to thirty feet, with a 

 round, symmetrical head ; the bark of the trunk is of an 

 ashy-gray, while that of the twigs is green. The leaves 

 are of a fine, healthy, shining green; its blossoms are 

 delicately fragrant, and as the tree is in all stages of bear- 



