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1.— CITRUS MEDIC A Bisso. THE CITRON. 
Engravings. — Black. Herb., t. 361; Nouveau Duhamel, vol. vii., 
t. 22. 
Specific Character. — Branches spiny ; petioles naked ; leaves 
oblong, obtuse, flowers with from thirty-five to forty stamens, often 
without a style ; fruit ohlong, wrinkled, with a thick rind and acid 
pulp. {G. Don.) 
Descbiption, &c. — The stem of this species rises to the height of twelve or fifteen feet, and the branches, 
instead of taking the close compact character usually found in orange-trees, spread widely, and assume a tree-like 
character. The flowers are pm’plish on the outside, and less odoriferous than those of most other species of the 
genus. The pulp is white and acid, and the rind is very thick and irregular. There are generally two seeds 
in each carpel. The fruit of the Citron is scarcely ever eaten raw, but when preserved, it makes a delicious 
sweetmeat. The species is a native of the warm regions of Asia, whence it was introduced in 1648. There are 
many varieties on the Continent, but seldom more than three are grown in this country. 
2.— CITRUS LIMETTA Bisso. THE SWEET LIME. 
Synonyms. — Lima dulcis Volk. serrulated. Flowers very white. Fruit globose, crowned, terminating 
Engraving. — Nouveau Dubamel, vol. vii., t. 26, fig, 2. in a point; rind very thin; flesh sweet. 
Specific Character — Petioles subulate. Leaves ovate, roundish. 
Description, &c. — This species forms a handsome tree, with compact branches, which are easily trained into 
a round head. The young shoots are of a yellowish green, while those of the Citron are pm’phsh ; and the flowers, 
which are of a beautiful white on both sides, are very fragrant. The petioles of the leaves have scarcely any wings. 
The flowers are disposed alternately aU along the branches, and each has about thirty stamens, the filaments of 
which are flattened, and adhere at their base into little bundles of three each. The fruit is rather small and 
round, teiTuinating in an obtuse protuberance like that of the Lemon. The rind is very thin, of a dark orange- 
yellow, and it adheres firmly to the pulp, which is divided into from seven to ten cells. The juice is sweet, and 
has a delightful perfume. The seeds are veiy few in number, and are of an oval shape. There are ten varieties ; 
the most ornamental of which is called the Bergamot, from its delightful perfume, and from the pulp of which, 
though it is bitter to eat uncooked, various kinds of sweetmeats are made. There is another kind of Lime, the 
fruit of which has an acid juice, and a much paler rind. The species was introduced in 1 648. 
3.— CITRUS LIMONIUM Bisso. THE LEMON. 
Synonymes. — C. Limon Lin . ; Limon acris Perr . ; Limon vulgaris 
Black. 
Engraving. — Nouveau Duhamel, vol. vii., t. 28. 
Specific Character. — Petioles somewhat winged ; leaves oval- 
ohlong, crenulated ; flowers with fi-om twenty-five to thirty-five sta- 
mens, but usually without styles ; fruit oblong, with a very thin rind, 
and very acid pulp. ((?. Don.) 
Description, &c. — The Lemon makes a very handsome tree, though its branches are somewhat angular. The 
young shoots are pm'plish, and the flowers have the same hue on the outside of the petals. The Lemon tree is 
remarkable for its fecundity, as it continues to flower and produce fruit from Februaiy to October, and sometimes 
the flowers continue expanding all the winter. The flowers are very fragmnt when they first open, but their 
fragrance soon goes off. The fruit is oblong, terminating in a protuberance ; the rind is of a pale yellow, thin but 
compact, frequently rough on the outside, but closely adhering to the pulp within. The pulp is divided into ten 
cells, which contain a very acid juice. There are many varieties of Lemons, but the most curious is the Chinese 
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