OT.IVE Clir.TXIRE IN SPAIN 703 



(8) The Umpeltie ■ A small tree, throwing out tint few branches ; very 

 liardy, and therefore adapted to a cold climate; is chieily raised in 

 Navarre and in Aragon ; requires light and fertile 8oil, plenty of humid- 

 ity and manuring, under which conditions it is a most prolific bearer; 

 it matures early, and is by many considered as one of the most desira- 

 ble varieties ; the frnit yields good oil, and is also excellent for pickling. 

 Dimensions and weight are: length, 28 millimeters; diameter, 16 milli- 

 meters ; weight of pulp, 3.2 grams ; of stone, 0.8 gram. 



(9) The Bacimah A medium-sized tree ; resists a cold climate well, and 

 thrives fairly even on poor soil ; makes oil of a fair quality, though 

 leaving much refuse in pressing ; is given to " off years ;" the fruit 

 matures very early, probably earlier than that of any other variety. 

 Dimensions and weights are: length, 23 millimeters; diameter, 15 

 millimeters; weight of pulp, 3 grams; of stone, 0.7 gram. 



(10) The Varal negro : A fair-sized tree, with straight and large bran- 

 ches; only thrives in well-sheltered spots, as it hardly resists a tempera- 

 ture lower than — 5° Cent., especially when followed by a quick thaw ; 

 found sparingly in Jaeu and Cordoba ; requires very careful pruning and 

 (cultivation, and bearing limbs should be ringed ; yields good oil ; is 

 objected to on account of its being given to " off years ;" in good years, 

 however, it is a large bearer, and the fruit matures early. Dimensions 

 and weight are : length, 25 millimeters ; diameter, 17 millimeters ; 

 weight of pulp, 2,2 grams ; of stone, 0.9 gram, 



(11) The Oordal. — A tree of large size, and fine, vigorous branches, 

 also a very quick-growing variety ; is one of the kinds most generally 

 distributed throughout Spain ; is largely cultivated in Andalusia and 

 in the central provinces ; requires good soil, manuring, and much culti- 

 vation in order to bear well ; resists the cold very well, matures early, 

 and is a prolific, regular bearer ; the fruit is good both for oil and for 

 piikling, and its dimensions and weight are : length, 23 millimeters ; di- 

 ameter, 18 millimeters ; weight of pulp, 3.7 grams ; and of stone, 0.5 

 gram. 



(12) The Verdejo. — A tree of medium size, with a tendency to dwarf 

 considerably if not well cared for ; is found chiefly in Catalonia, Log- 

 rofio, and Madrid ; very hardy and resistant to cold ; the yield will be 

 in proportion to fertility of soil and the care given to cultivation ; is 

 generally used for pickling only ; is not an early maturing variety. Di- 

 mensions and weight of fruit are : length, 22 millimeters ; diameter, 12 

 millimeters; weight of palp, 3.1 grams; of stone, 0.6 gram. 



(13) The Madrileno.—A medium-sized tree, of symmetrical appear- 

 ance, limbs arching over; found chiefly in the south and in the mari- 

 time zone ; its name appears to be a misnomer, as it is not cultivated iu 

 Madrid or in the central provinces generally ; requires good cultivation 

 and cautious pruning ; the fruit is exgellent for pickling, next to the 

 "queen " in size, and of delicious flavor ; gives fair oil, but only yields 

 a small quantity in proportion to the weight of its pulp; matures late 



