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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



36942 to 36954— Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. Dorsett and others.) 



"(No. 45. Bahia, Brazil. December 19, 1913.) Thirteen cuttings from 

 the grove of Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Typical citron 

 of commerce of very good quality. For trial in southern California." 



"(No. 46. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Bud sticks of sweet 

 shaddock or grapefruit from Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo's grove, 

 Roma, Bahia. Large pear-shaped fruit, thick skinned, straw-colored 

 flesh, sweet flavor, somewhat resembling the grapefruit in quality. Tree 

 very productive. For trial in southern California." 



36945. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Shaddock. 



"(No. 48. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Thirty bud sticks of 

 pink-fleshed shaddock or grapefruit from the orchard of Dr. Miguel de 

 Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Mr. Popenoe says this fruit resembles 

 the Indian pummelo. Its shape closely resembles that of a slightly flat- 

 tened typical Marsh's seedless grapefruit, but it is two to four times the 

 size. Very smooth, thick skin. Flesh a beautiful pink color, very at- 

 tractive and striking. Fairly juicy, strong grapefruit flavor, very few 

 seeds. This fruit is of possible value for use in salads aside from its 

 use as a breakfast fruit. The texture of both the skin and flesh is very 

 tender, which may render this fruit a valuable addition to our citrus 

 fruits for makifig preserves. Tree productive under unfavorable condi- 

 tions for fruiting. Very little mottle-leaf or gum disease and apparently 

 resistant to both. Should be tried extensively in both Florida and Cali- 

 fornia and the fruits tested for the manufacture of grapefruit products." 



36946. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. Shaddock. 

 "(No. 49. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Nineteen bud sticks of 



what was reported to be a seedless shaddock from the orchard of Dr. 

 Miguel de Teive e Argollo, Roma, Bahia. Dr. V. A. Argollo Ferrao says 

 this is the true laranja tanja, which is frequently recommended as a 

 stock for budding navel oranges. The tree has very little mottle-leaf 

 or gummosis, and under unfavorable conditions has made a very vigorous 

 and healthy growth. Very productive. Fruits about the size of a typical 

 Marsh's seedless grapefruit. Skin rather thick but tender. Flesh tender, 

 juicy, with strong grapefruit flavor, and many seeds. Should be tried in 

 both California and Florida, especially for breeding purposes and as a 

 stock on which to bud the sweet orange." 



36947. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Sweet orange. 

 "(No. 50. Bahia, Brazil, December 19, 1913.) Seventeen bud sticks 



of laranja selecta from Dr. Miguel de Teive e Argollo's place, Roma, 

 Bahia. Typical fruits, averaging about 150 size (to the box), very 

 smooth, thin skin. Very juicy, juice slightly acid; of excellent quality. 

 Few seeds. This fruit will probably mature in California during the 

 spring and summer seasons and may prove a valuable addition to the 

 summer fruits in that State. Fruits very uniform on the tree, and when 

 started the light-green color changes to deep, somewhat reddish orange. 

 No thorns on the tree. Very vigorous in growth under unfavorable con- 

 ditions. Fruits ideal shape for packing. Should be tried in Florida and 

 California." 



36943. Citrus medica L. 



Citron. 



36944. Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck. 



Shaddock. 



