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Annals of Horticulture, 



Peen-to. It is of medium size, slightly long in shape, having 

 a small suture, and short recurved point. In color it is a rich 

 wax, or cream, slightly tinged with red on one side ; juicy, of 

 most delicious flavor, being free from the noyeau found in the 

 Peen-to, and parts fairly well from the seed. The tree is a 

 vigorous grower and heavy bearer. This is being largely 

 planted. 



White Adriatic Fig. This was introduced into the ex- 

 treme south scarcely four years ago and has proved its adapt- 

 ability to the various soils and climate of the Gulf coast. In 

 Southern Florida, where the tropical rainy season is felt the 

 most, the fruit cannot profitably be grown for drying, but 

 above this section the tree promises well for either drying or 

 shipping to market in a fresh state, in much the same way as 

 strawberries. 



San Pedro fig, with all its good recommendations from 

 California, has not yet done at all as well in Florida as the for- 

 mer. The tree grows thriftily, but when half grown the young 

 figs drop. As yet no cause can be found for this unfortunate 

 habit. 



Ferenze fig has grown well for two seasons, but has not yet 

 fruited to any amount. It is said to be excellent for drying. 



Oriental plums are all doing remarkably well over the 

 whole south. In extreme Southern Florida only isolated 

 specimens amount to anything, and these have extra care and 

 attention. Although of such undoubted merit, the Kelsey 

 does not bring remunerative prices, as it is shipped during 

 the summer months when other plums and choice fruits are in 

 abundance farther north. 



In oranges there are some improvements. Rev. Lyman 

 Phelps, of Sanford, Florida, has, by crossing originated a 

 new one called the " Jaffa Blood." This was produced by 

 direct pollination, and the result is a terminal bud sport 

 from the Jaffa orange. Mr. E. H. Hart, Federal Point, 

 Florida, has grown Villa Franca lemon with the characters of 

 the Navel orange. By simply inserting buds of a Navel in 

 the forks of a lemon tree, direct pollination was secured, and 

 resulted in lemons having navels, with the shape of the orange. 

 Of course this is only a curiosity, but it serves to illustrate what 

 may be done in pollination of citrus fruits. 



Musa paradisiaca variegata has fruited ; the fruit resembles 



