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ration, all that have thus far fruited producing markedly 

 different types of fruit. The majority of these, as would be 

 expected, have produced worthless sorts. The two sorts crossed 

 were very distinct species and it was expected that a second 

 generation of the hybrids would have to be obtained in order 

 to secure the necessary variations, fortunately however, the 

 variation was sufficient to give opportunity for selection. 

 Three hybrid seedlings have already fruited which produce fruits 

 of undoubted value, and these have been named and distributed 

 to growers. These three new hardy fruits form a distinct new 

 class of citrus fruits, and have been named citranges. The three 

 varieties or clons have been named respectively the Rusk, Wil- 

 litis, and Morton. The Rusk, which is a hybrid of orange £ x 

 trifoliata J, is a beautiful little fruit resembling a tangerine 

 orange in color and appearance, being nearly round and reach- 

 ing a maximum diameter of about two inches. It is nearly 

 seedless, averaging about one seed to two fruits. The pulp is 

 exceptionally juicy and rather sour to eat out of hand without 

 sugar. It is slightly bitter but not more so than the pomelo ; 

 with sugar it is a refreshing fruit to eat out of hand. It makes 

 a very delightful citrangeade, a good pie, and excellent mar- 

 malade and preserves. For the latter uses it may ultimately 

 be grown extensively. 



"The Willitis, which is a hybrid of trifoliata £ x orange £, 

 is very similar to a lemon, though differing in appearance. It 

 has a rough, ribbed surface, but nevertheless a fairly thin skin 

 and is very juicy. In cross-section it resembles the finest lemons. 

 The fruits of the Willitis make an excellent citrangeade of high 

 quality and can be used for culinary purposes when the lemon 

 is now used. Served with fish or ice tea, they will not be 

 distinguished from the lemon unless well known to the eater. 



" The Morton, which is a hybrid of trifoliata ^ x orange 

 %, produces a fruit as large as the ordinary orange, and so 

 simliar in appearance to the orange that it can hardly be 

 distinguished as a distinct fruit. It is almost totally seedless 

 and is sweeter and less bitter than either the Rusk or the 

 Willitis. With sugar this variety is. a very fair dessert fruit and 



