380 The Lime and Citron. 
growing, from which buds were put by him on orange stock. Dis- 
tributed by T. A. Garey, of Los Angeles. Tree very free from thorns. 
Fruit medium size, sweet rind. a good keeper, few seeds; very popular, 
especially in coast regions. Rejected in interior because of scant 
foliage. : 
Bonnie Brae.—Originated with H. M. Higgins, of San Diego County, 
and profitably grown by him for many years. Still grown, but chiefly 
in southern San Diego County. Rind very thin and smooth and like a 
lime. 
THE LIME. 
The lime (Citrus medica acida) has proved much less hardy 
than the lemon. It has been killed in situations where the 
orange and lemon have not been injured. Unless adequate 
protection is thought worth the effort, there is little use in plant- 
ing the lime, except in a frostless situation. Such localities are 
found near the ocean in southern California, and here and there 
at proper elevation in the interior, but the growth of the lime 
must be counted very hazardous. There is less inducement to 
experiment with the fruit from the fact that the Pacific Coast 
markets are well supplied with Mexican limes, usually at prices 
which leave no opportunity for competitors. 
Limes are grown from seed, the variety usually coming 
true from seed. The trees are small and are frequently grown 
in hedge form. The common variety is the Mexican. The 
Imperial, a large, rather hardy variety is favorably reported by 
several growers. 
THE CITRON. 
This fruit (Citrus medica cedra) is little grown in California, 
although it is quite hardy and could be produced over a large 
area. The only use for the fruit, which resernbles a monstrou, 
lemon, is in its candied rind, and no one has deemed it worth 
while to push competition with the imported candied citron, 
though very fine experimental lots have been produced, and the 
interest of the fruit-preserving establishments in the product re- 
curs periodically. There have been collections of citron trees im- 
ported from the Mediterranean region by the United States De- 
partment of Agriculture planted at several points in southern 
California. As yet no considerable product has been reached. 
There is, however, no cessation of interest, and experimental 
planting continues, with a prospect of satisfactory attainment 
erelong. Samples of the candied article have been approved 
by experts as very satisfactory. 
ORNAMENTAL CITRUS SPECIES. 
There are grown in this State for curiosity or ornament 
various minor citrus species, including the dwarf ornament sorts 
from Asia, and the Bergamot. There are, of course, the orna- 
mental species grown by florists for their fragrant bloom. 
