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by numerous people in both smaU and large lots; one man has 100 acres prac- 

 tically all to the Trapp variety^ in fact the planting is more of this variety than 

 of all others combined. There is a fine grove of 40 acres of Trapp^ and two 

 others of nearly 100 acres each^ mixed avocados and mangos^ of which the avocados 

 are nearly all Trapp. The next important variety is Pollock. 



"Budding is very successful, and a large percentage take. The buds are 

 usually put in in spring, on trees of the preceding year's growth. 



"Trees are being set about 18 or 20 feet apart. The trees are looking well 

 and interest is high. The trees of sufficient age have a large crop of fruit this 

 season." 



Figure 63. A desirable type grown in Mexico at an altitude of 6000 feet. A winter 

 bearing, very thick skinned fruit of fine quality. It is now being propagated in 

 California. 



Mr. John B. Beach, of West Palm Beach, who propagates the avocado quite 

 extensively, writes as follows under date of July 1, 191 1: "After November first 

 there is always a good demand in New York for avocados^ with ever increasing 

 prices as the season advances, and often they sell well in October. Owing to its 

 lateness we prefer the Trapp for general market planting, though there are many 

 other varieties which are being tested, but have not been cultivated long enough 

 to be well known. 



"Budding is most successful in late autumn and winter, from November 1 

 to April 1 . Fifty to ninety per cent of the buds will 'take,' but more or less loss 



