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FIG CULTURE 



a double or a multiple standard without affecting 

 the strength of its growth. Those who still contend 

 that the Magnolia is a new variety, distinct from the 

 Brunswick, can discover their error by studying the 

 leaves, bark, wood and fruit, which have character- 

 istics and habits that distinguish it from all others. 

 Some nurserymen profit from this misconception 

 by buying cuttings of Brunswick trees at a much 

 lower price than is asked for Magnolia wood, and 

 they are all sold afterwards as the same stock. It is 

 true, however, that in Florida and South Carolina 

 the stock known commercially as the Brunswick can 

 be distinguished from the Magnolia, but space will 

 not permit us to enter into a discussion of the facts 

 of climate, soil, origin and cultural methods which 

 have developed the difference. 



"The growing of figs for preserving purposes 

 has been on the increase during the last decade. 

 Where canneries are located the fig industry should 

 be permanent and prosperous. Near New Orleans 

 figs are in demand for this purpose, as a large can- 

 nery located there takes all the figs obtainable. The 

 product finds a ready sale. The demand exceeds 

 the supply, and the grower receives good prices." 

 (La. Bull.. 112.) "At Baton Rouge and New Or- 

 leans the fig is perfectly at home, growing large 

 crops annually. At the latter place large quanti- 

 ties are canned yearly, and fig orchards near the 

 tanneries are very profitable. " (La. Bull., 52.) 



