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OEAXGE CULTURE. 



docks suliered in fruit and limb ; sweet oranges lost their leaves 

 and young tender growth, while the Satsumas, close by their side, 

 did not suffer in the least, either in fruit, leaf, or branch, the leaf 

 not even turning yellow or dropping ; and in January, 1881, the 

 same experience was repeated. 



This closes the list of kid glove or Tangierine varieties, which 

 are all favorite market varieties, and figure largest at balls and 

 public banquets. 



And now we come to the latest ripening varieties : 



beach's xo. 5, 



Is the largest orange grown in the State ; pear-shaped; skin, 

 smooth ; dark orange color ; pulp, tender and sweet ; fine ship- 

 per; tree very prolific; is the only orange that makes a full crop 

 every year. Ripens in February, when it blooms again for 

 next crop. 



One of the finest late varieties ; of large size and very fine 

 quality. Tree, a very strong grower. 



haet's taediff ; 



Or, Hart's late, as it is sometimes called; skin smooth, with 

 deep pits ; color, pale yellow ; sometimes seedless, at others has 

 from one to five seeds ; pulp, sweet, juicy, with a brisk, racy 

 flavor. Ripens late in January, and will keep in perfect order 

 on the tree till July or August. A good fruit for market. 



Phillips' bitter sweet. 



Fruit, large ; skin thin ; pulp tender, juicy, and sub-acid ; 

 slightly bitter and aromatic ; an excellent summer fruit ; the 

 tree is thoruless ; is a hybrid between the sweet and sour orange. 

 Every grove should have a few trees. 



MALTESE BLOOD. 



Fruit, large, sweet, juicy, and seedless ; takes its name from 

 the peculiar color of the pulp, which is blood-red in flakes when. . 



