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that has bitter fruit puts out the most fragrant and beautiful flowers. It's also the favorite 

 in gardens around Grasse and Nice [Translator's note: centers of the perfume industry in 

 France] where it's highly productive. 



CULTIVATION. In the north of France the tree is grown in frames to keep it 

 sheltered from severe cold. It can be propagated by planting its seeds in March or April in 

 trays set into a moderately warm hotbed. But previously grafted very hardy plants 

 brought from Provence enable one to enjoy them sooner. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



1. Seville orange tree. 2. Pistil with a stamen showing its insertion. 

 3. Stamens. 



