370 Varieties of the Orange. 
variation of especially good points, is not fully established. It has re- 
cently advanced in favor among planters. 
Australian Navel—A coarser type of the Navel introduced from 
Australia in 1874 by Lewis Wolfskill, of Los Angeles, and largely prop- 
agated formerly. It has now been practically abandoned for the Wash- 
ington Navel. It seems to be of more account at some points in the 
San Joaquin Valley than elsewhere. 
Valencia Late. 
Maltese Blood.—-Fruit small to medium, oval; flesh fine texture and 
flavor, streaked and mottled with red; few seeds. The tree is thornless 
and regular and heavy bearer. 
Ruby.—Medium size, roundish; when ripe often reddened by deep 
red pulp within; juicy and sprightly, often rather acid; tree vigorous, 
thornless and a good bearer. 
Mediterranean Sweet.—Fruit medium to large, pulp and skin of fine 
texture, very solid and few seeds; ripens late, often not until May 
or June. The tree is thornless and of dwarf habit of growth and is in- 
clined to overbear. It was at one time the most widely-distributed 
variety in the State, next to the Washington Navel, but has recently 
been largely budded over. It was introduced and named by T. A. 
Garey, of Los Angeles. 
Paper Rind St. Michael.—Fruit small, round, very firm and very 
juicy; pale, thin skin; very elegant in appearance. It ripens late and 
keeps well on the trees as late as August; tree is of dwarf habit, median 
thorny, a good bearer, and very desirable. 
