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expense in picking, wrapping and packing per box generally go together. At any 

 rate the larger fruited varieties are more desirable. 



Duncan packs thirty-six to seventy-two fruits per box, the most of them 

 being fifty-four and sixty-four. Marsh Seedless runs a little smaller in size, while 

 Triumph packs sixty-four to ninety-six fruits per standard box. Pernambuco, Walt- 

 ers and Hall's Silver Cluster average about the same size as Marsh Seedless. 



Duncan. — An oblate or flattened pomelo, A^A inches from stem to the apex, 

 imd Sy^ inches across, or larger, with firm, smooth, waxy, light yellow rind. The 

 pulp is solid, very juicy and excellent in quality and flavor. Seeds are present, 

 sometimes only a few; generally fifteen or over. Fruit matures late in the season. 



The Duncan tree is a low spreading vigorous grower, very prolific, and a 

 regular bearer. In quality it is first class. It has proven to be well adapted to Cuba. 



Marsh Seedlings. — Fruit flattened rounded, 35/^ inches from stem to apex, 4^ 

 inches across, with thin, leathery, light yellow rind. The bitterness is not so well 

 marked as in Duncan. The seeds are few in number; often two to six are 

 found, though frequently they are entirely absent. This pomelo, though not so 

 strong in character as some others, is an excellent fruit. The tree closely re- 

 sembles Duncan in habit of growth. It is a good bearer, ripening late in the season. 



Triumph. — Fruit rather rounded or slightly flattened, small in size, averaging 

 four inches or little less in greatest diameter. Rind smooth, light yellow; seeds 

 numerous; quality very good. 



No variety of grape-fruit surpasses Triumph in the number of fruits produced. 

 It bears such heavy crops that the fruits are likely to be undersized. It is a vig- 

 orous, upright grower, producing its fruit well on the outside of the tree, where- 

 as Duncan and Marsh Seedless fritit is almost entirely hidden by foliage. Season 

 in Florida, November and December. If left on the trees too long it deteriorates 

 in quality. The best early variety we have, but the fruit should be thinned to 

 increase the size of the remaining portion. 



Walters. — A pomelo of large size, flattened, measuring 4^ inches to 4^ 

 inches in largest diameter. Rind smooth, pale yellow in color, bitter principle 

 well marked, and quality good. The tree -is spreading in habit, prolific, producing 

 its fruit on the inside of the tree. 



Hall (Hall's Silver Cluster). — A pomelo of large size and good quality, 4^ 

 or thereabouts in diameter. The flavor is good and the variety bears well. The 

 fruit is generally produced in bunches. A number of names have been used for 

 this variety, but the fact, as brought out by careful investigations on the part 

 of the writer, is that all the "Silver Cluster" grape-fruits trace back to one original 

 tree originated by John W. Hall, at Caloosa, Fla. 



In building up the great pomelo industry which is certain to come in Cuba, 

 the planter should give careful attention to a number of important items. His 

 trees should be carefully chosen, from good reliable sources, planted on good 

 soil, well and carefully cultivated. When the crop comes in, the first fruit which 

 is likely to be large and course, should not be sent into the American markets. 

 Wait until the trees have their second crop, at least, and market only the thin 

 skinned, smooth, bright, juicy fruit. Pick it carefully and well, and pack with 

 the best of care. Careful handling and good keeping qualities are two difl^erent 

 names for the same thing. 



The Preston Sugar Estate at Nipe Bay. Houses of employees. Tenants have comfortable well- 

 built quarters, with running water and electric lights. 



