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Original tree on place of C. P. Taft of Orange; seed planted by Mm 

 in 1902; the latest of all Mr. Taft's varieties to mature, coming from 

 June to October. First described by F. 0. Popenoe in these Proceedings 

 for October 23, 1915. 



Blackman. (W. I.) 



A Florida variety described by P. J. Wester and included by F. W. 

 Popenoe in the descriptions in Pomona Jouraal for February, 1911. 

 Blake. (Mex.) 



Original tree growing at 389 South Fairoaks Ave., Pasadena; planted 

 about 1903; first described by F. W. Popenoe in Pomona Journal for 

 February, 1911. Budded trees now bearing in many localities, some 

 in the San Joaquin Valley; reported to have matured three distinct crops 

 at Goleta in 1914-15. No longer being propagated in any quantity. Fruit 

 very susceptible to decay organisms while still on tree. 



Blakeman. (Guat) 



Variety originated from the seeds of avocado brought by John 

 Murrieta or received by him from his brother near Atlixco, Mexico. 

 He gave some seeds to Mr. Habersham, then residing at the head of La 

 Brea Street in Hollywood, who planted them in 1904. The place is now 

 owned by E. W. Dickey. In 1913 the production was a few fruits; in 

 1914, from 25 to 50 fruits; in 1915, about 250; and in 1916, good crop. 

 The variety was first described by Ryerson in the Journal of Agriculture 

 for November, 1913, under the name of Dickey No. 2. It has also been 

 known as Habersham. 



Brodia. (Guat.) 



Original tree on place of C. P. Taft of Orange; seed planted 

 by him about 1902. When first tasted the flavor of the fruit had a 

 fancied resemblance to that of an onion, hence the name Brodia, a 

 native wild flower, sometimes but incorrectly known as wild onion. 

 Tree severely frosted in 1912-13. Fruits produced at Orange in 1916 on 

 large top-worked seedling. First described by F. 0. Popenoe in these 

 Proceedings for October 23, 1915. 



Buddington. (Guat.) 



Original tree on place of Mrs. Buddington, 776 New Depot Street, 

 Los Angeles. No description of fruit published. 

 Butler. (W. I.) 



A summer ripening variety being extensively propagated by U. S. 

 D, A. at Miami, Florida, under S. P. I. No. 26690. A tree is fruiting this 

 season at Mr. Spink's place, Duarte, under this S. P. I. number. 



Canto. (Guat.) 



Introduced as budwood in 1911 from Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico by 

 West India Gardens under No. 25. Described by Ryerson in the 

 Pomona Journal for Febraary , 1913. 



Canyada. 



Introduced as budwood in 1911 from Canyada, Queretaro, Mexico, 

 under No. 9, First described by Ryerson in the Pomona Journal for 

 February, 1913. One fruit set on a budded tree at Altadena in 1916. 



Cardinal. (W. I.) 



A Florida variety described by P. J. Wester; foliage exceptionally 



