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cates that they are much more prolific upon rough lemon 

 and Trifoliate stocks than as generally grown on orange 

 stocks. The Blood varieties are sweet, and therefore 

 marketable early in season. At this time their distinctive 

 character is not apparent, and they have little advantage 

 in market over other early sorts. As the season ad- 

 vances their ruby tints develop until quite apparent on 



Fig. 228— Section of Washington Navel Orange. (Photo, by O. P. Havens.) 



the exterior, and their quality continues to improve; at 

 full ripeness they are equalled by few and surpassed by 

 none. In locations sufficiently exempt from frost to per- 

 mit their being held on the trees until they reach perfec- 

 tion, they bring high prices, and are exceptionally profit- 

 able. The Satsuma is valued on account of its hardiness, 

 which is increased by being grafted on the hardy Trifo- 

 liate stock. As it is marketable before cold weather (it 



