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G. P. W. Collection. PlaTE XXXVIII 



Citrus Japonica. 

 \'ar. " Hazara." 



CHINESE ORANGE. 



This familiar and highly ornamental tree, commonly known as 

 the Chinese orange, was very early introduced to these Islands. 

 It is well named Hazara ( meaning thousand of fruit ) , as it is 

 one of the most prolific of the citrus family, and both green and 

 ripe fruit in great quantities may be found on the same tree at 

 almost any season of the year. The tree is of medium size, and 

 the small, shiny leaves have short petioles. It is generaly thorn- 

 less. The flowers are white and fragrant. The round fruit is a 

 deep yellow, and its smooth skin is very loosely attached. The 

 pulp is also a deep yellow and contains many seeds, and the sour 

 juice is very plentiful. The tree is hardy and free from disease 

 and scale. Propagation is by seed. 



