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ductiveness, etc." The varieties of Mandarines recom- 

 mended are Satsuma and Tangerine. 



The Satsuma is a seedless variety of the Mandarin or 

 " kid-glove " class, and it will stand a considerable reduc- 

 tion of temperature, even to 25°, when other kinds of 

 oranges will be destroyed. The color is a deep orange, 

 and the flavor is juicy and rich. It matures fruit from 



Fig. 221— Section ot Satsuma Orange. (Photo, by O. P. Havens.) 



September to November, and is hardy as far north as 

 Southern Georgia. It is well adapted for portions of the 

 country in Northern Florida, Southern Georgia, and 

 along the Gulf coast. The plant is prolific, and it begins 

 bearing fruit when quite young. 



The varieties of sweet oranges recommended by the 

 Florida Horticultural Societv are: 



