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tion was filled with vendors of oranges; 
and such oranges I never tasted else¬ 
where, although I have sampled that 
fruit in some of the most famous groves 
of Florida and California. In sweetness, 
delicious flavor, and juiciness they sur¬ 
pass all others ; in fact it is impossible 
to find a poor or insipid one among all 
you can buy and eat. It is a pity there 
is so little market for this very superior 
fruit. The entire country from Hermo- 
sillo down to the coast seems to be a per¬ 
fect one for orange culture, and for all 
other semi-tropical fruits. The prices 
paid for oranges are very reasonable, for 
much more is grown than can be con¬ 
sumed, and there seems to be little outlet 
for the surplus in any direction. 
Just before reaching Guaymas the rail¬ 
way winds among the coast range of 
