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that disturb the uniform distribution of the fronds. Its leaves 

 are narrower at the insertion than at the apex, of a beautiful 

 green on the upper side and a strong white on the lower. 



In deep and rich soils it acquires great stature. Fogs, cold and 

 variations of temperature do it harm, so much so that it loves pro- 

 tected sites, and the half hill, and in districts most exposed to frosts 

 prefers the west and northwest exposures to defend itself against the 

 danger of sudden thaws. It is immoderately fecund, to the degree 

 that it buds even in the midst of blossoming. It retains its fruit 

 badly, especially in wind or prolonged heat. 



The berries are roundish, fleshy and richer in oil, than any other 

 variety, on which account in the country about Calci, at the foot of 

 the Pisan mountains, the people call them " frantojani " or, oil press 

 olives. They commence to mature from November and December 

 and turn to black and winey black. 



Grossajo, Frantojo or Correggiolo. 

 This variety is most cultivated in the districts outside of Lucca 

 and Pisa in the best exposures and sheltered spots where the soil is 

 rich. It is as delicate as the Pazzo but less fecund and the berry 

 less oily. 



It is distinguished from the preceding (see Plate IY) by its nu- 

 merous long, subtle and flexible twigs, so that its top is rather spread 

 out and makes the ajopearance of a w T illow. It becomes a large tree 

 and like the Pazzo needs little pruning. 



The berries are larger than those of the Pazzo, blown up at the 

 extremity, curved like a bow on one side, and for oleosity stand next 

 to the preceding. In comparison with the weight of the nut the 

 flesh is less developed than the Morajolo. It matures at the same 

 time as the Pazzo, taking first a lilac color then a wine red and 

 even black. 



The Taggiasco. 



This olive prevails in Liguria. It is sensitive to cold and fogs, so 

 it prefers the low hills with a sunny exposure and mild temperature 



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