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gross error. It is reasonably believed they are the result of 

 crossing, at a remote period, with the red shaddock. 



VARIETIES. 

 Malta Oranges. 



Amory Maltese Oval. A superb variety of robust growth, and a 

 good cropper. Foreign. 



Fortuna. Robust growing and hardy ; spherical or sometimes flat- 

 tened. Holds up late ; very prolific and desirable. 



Jaffa. Closely resembles Majorca every way, excepting that it is 

 sweeter and a more regular bearer. Foreign. 



Jaffa Blood. Sport of Jaffa ; colored inside like the type, which it 

 closely resembles and fully equals. Florida. 



Majorca. Tree and fruit similar to Maltese Blood, without inter- 

 mingling color. Pulp fine-grained and tender, with unsurpassed 

 refreshing vinous qualities. More round in shape, with a thin- 

 ner rind ; a good keeper and shipper. Florida. 



Maltese Blood. Tree of moderate size, almost thornless, rounded, 

 and compact ; rather sensitive to cold and needs high cultivation 

 to ensure regular crops. Fruit oval, few seeds ; exterior often 

 marked with patches of rosy red ; very attractive in appearance ; 

 flavor exceedingly piquant and delicious, giving it a reputation 

 for quality second to none. Foreign. 



Maltese Egg. Oval in shape; runs from 176 to 225 size; fair 

 grower and heavy bearer. One of the finest of this strain in 

 quality. Foreign. 



Tephi. An improved Jaffa, modified by pollination. Excellent 

 grower and bearer and of highest quality. 



Besides those mentioned above are other Maltas, as Oblong, 

 Late, Long, and several unnamed, all having the same general 

 characteristics and good points. Most of them were imported 

 from Europe by Gen. H. S. Sanford and Mr. Charles Amory. 



Maltese Oval. (Garey's Mediterranean.) Sweet. Generally 

 classed with the Maltas, but of distinct foliage ; is a favorite with 

 florists on account of its habit of exuberant blooming. Fruit ob- 

 long, slightly flattened at the stem, of excellent quality and keeps 

 very late ; apt to split on young trees. Needs high cultivation 

 and abundant feeding. 



Valencia. (Valencia Late.) Growth and habit closely resemble 

 the above ; also shape and general appearance of fruit, which is 

 smoother, more acid, and ripens later. Valuable for late ship- 

 ping. Foreign. 



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