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as a scent. It is stated, that Orange-flowers to the value of 
£50 might he gathered from the plants of an acre within a 
year. The rind of the fruit is used for candied orange-peel. 
Bitter principle : Hesperidin in the rind, Limonin in the 
seed. 
Citrus dulcis, Yolkamer. The Sweet Orange, of which many 
kinds occur. The St. Michael Orange has been known to 
bear in the Azores on sheltered places 20,000 fruits on one 
tree in a year. Neroli Oil is obtained from the flowers of 
this and allied varieties. 
Citrus Bergamiv/m, Eisso. Prom the fruit-rind of this variety 
Bergamotte Oil is obtained, but also oil from the flowers. 
The Mellarosa variety furnishes a superior oil and exquisite 
confitures. 
Citrus decimana, Linne. The Shaddock or Pompelmos. The 
fruit will exceptionally attain a weight of 20 lbs. The pulp 
and thick rind can both be used for preserves. 
Citrus nolilis, Loureiro. The Mandarin-Orange. The thin 
peel separates most readily from the deliciously flavored 
sweet pulp. There are large and small fruited Mandarin 
Oranges ; the Tangerine variety is one of them. 
Citrus medica, Linne.* 
The Citron (in the widest sense of the word). Indigenous 
to Southern Asia. Eor convenience’s sake it is placed here 
as distinct from the preceding species. As prominent 
varieties of the Citrus medica may be distinguished 
Citrus Cedra, Glallesio. The real Citron. Prom the acid 
tubercular fruit essential oil and citric acid can be obtained, 
irrespective of the ordinary culinary use of the fruit. A 
large variety with thick rind furnishes candied the Citrionate 
or Succade. The Cedra oil comes from a particular variety. 
Citrus Limonium, Eisso. The real Lemon. Prom the fruit 
of this is largely pressed the Lemon juice, while the thin 
smooth aromatic peel serves for the production of volatile 
oil or for condiments. The juice of this fruit is particularly 
rich in citric acid. A large variety is the Eosaline Lemon. 
