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6. The tree belongs to the same family of plants 
as the grape -fruit, lime, citron, shaddock, and 
lemon, all of which have pulpy fruits, with a 
thick rind. 
7. The orange is very much liked in England 
and other coun- 
tries where there 
is not warmth 
enough for its 
growth, and many 
ship - loads are 
taken to those 
parts every year. 
8. If the fruit 
is to be sent 
away it should be 
picked before it 
is ripe, though, 
of course, not 
before it is full- 
grown. It should 
always be cut, not pulled. People who gather and 
pack it ought to take care that it is quite dry, 
and not bruised in the least, or it will soon rot. 
9. Where the work is carried out well, the 
oranges are sorted by their sizes, and each one is 
wrapped in thin, white, soft paper. Then they are 
carefully put into boxes made for the purpose, in 
Citron. 
