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known in France , which are distinguished 

 by their size , by their temperament as to soil 

 and climate , and by the qualities of their 



those of the Weeping Willow. Its fruit is good for the 

 table , and yields a pure and abundant oil. It should be 

 placed in vallies rather than on elevated grounds, as it 

 has more to apprehend from drought than from cold : 

 there are individuals of this variety in Languedoc that 

 have three times survived the general destruction of the 

 Olives by frost. 



2. The Olivier a fruit arrondi, Olea sphcerica, 

 twenty-sixth variety, is also among the least sensible to 

 cold. It requires moisture, a good soil, and abundant ma- 

 nure. Its oil is of a superior quality. 



3. The Olivier de Lucque, Olea minor Lucensis , 

 ninth variety, is hardy, and yields a fruit proper for pre- 

 serving. 



4.. -5. The Aglandaou, Olivier a petit fruit rond, 

 Olea fructu minor e et rotundiore , third variety, and the 

 Olivier de Salon, Olea media fructu subrotundo, nine- 

 teenth variety, are good for oil, and prefer dry and ele- 

 vated grounds. 



6. The Olivier amygdalin, Olea amygdalina, twenty- 

 fifth variety, is much esteemed about Montpellier for its 

 fine and abundant oil. 



7. The Picholine, Olea oblonga, eleventh variety, 

 yields the most celebrated pickled olives. This variety is 

 not delicate in the choice of soil and climate. 



