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part of it. The difference in the appear- is very important that these weeds be cut, 
ance of the fruit was striking. One could not only in the grove but about the mar- 
easily point out by inspecting the fruit gins as well. This should be done by Jan- 
whether or not it came from the portions uary, so that the thrips will die before the 
of the grove infested by these weeds. It citrus trees begin to bloom. 
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