Glen Saint Mary l^urseries Co. 
Winter Haven, Florida 
THE TAHITI (Persian) LIME 
Of all the acid fruits which may be grown in Florida, the 
Tahiti Lime is one of the most satisfactory for home use as 
well as for commercial planting. It is not quite so hardy 
as the lemon and its culture should be confined to localities 
where there is little or no danger of injury from cold. It 
grows as a dense-foliaged, round-topped tree, 12 to 15 feet 
in height. It is a very vigorous grower and remarkably free 
from insect and fungous pests. 
The fruit of Tahiti is of the finest quality for making ade. 
It is best suited for use when full size but while the skin is 
still green. In size and shape it resembles a small lemon, but 
it is a much smoother and nicer fruit. It is seedless, has a 
splendid Lime flavor, and is so much superior to other varie¬ 
ties of Limes that it is the only one we now propagate. Our 
experience has shown that the Tahiti Lime is a complete 
success budded on Rough Lemon stock and planted on well- 
drained, sandy land. On this stock it makes a splendid 
growth and is very prolific. Also, we are offering Tahiti 
budded on Cleopatra Mandarin stock for use on heavier 
types of soil where Rough Lemon stock is not suitable. 
Matured fruit, partly grown fruit, and blossoms are 
found on the trees at nearly all seasons of the year, but the 
heaviest bearing season is in the summer when the fruit is 
in greatest demand. Buyers of Limes are scouring the state 
throughout the year and are willing to pay fancy prices for 
fruit from even a single tree. We strongly recommend the 
planting of Tahiti Lime trees in well-protected locations as 
an almost certain source of very profitable returns. 
Tahiti (Persian) Lime 
KUMQUATS 
The Kumquat is the smallest of the citrus fruits in general cultivation in this country. Usually 
the plants are called bushes, for they do not make trees. The plant grows to a height of 10 to 12 feet, 
with a spread of branches about equal to its height. The bright, dark green leaves and deep golden 
yellow fruits make a very pleasing combination of color. The flowers are small, sweet-scented, and 
appear in June on the shoots produced earlier in the same season. The fruit ripens during the fall 
and winter, beginning with the month of November. As an ornamental alone, it is not surpassed by 
any other evergreen shrub with which we are acquainted. 
In point of hardiness, the Kumquat ranks with the Satsuma orange. It will withstand temperatures 
of 15 degrees Fahr. and even lower. 
We are the largest growers and shippers of this fruit in the country, having marketed from four 
to six hundred bushels of fruit annually for several years past. The crop has netted from $2.50 to 
$3.25 per bushel, sometimes selling as high as $6 to $10 per bushel. We have found it a profitable 
fruit to grow, as the trees yield well and can be planted close together. When gathering the crop we 
always cut the fruit from the trees with twigs and leaves attached, and pack a goodly proportion of 
leaves with the fruit. They are packed in quart baskets and shipped in strawberry crates. The fruit 
always sells better with foliage attached. This is an advantage, as the leaves help to fill up the baskets, 
and make a larger bulk than if the fruit alone were packed. The fruit is largely used for table decora¬ 
tions, and is in largest demand for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday trade. Very appetizing 
jelly and marmalade may be made from the fruit, and it can also be crystallized. For commercial 
planting, or for use as an ornamental for home use only, Kumquats are well worth planting. 
Marumi. Fruit round, about 1 inch in diameter; bright golden yellow. Rind sweet, with pleasant 
flavor; pulp and juice sprightly; very fine. Tree forms a well-rounded, symmetrical head. 
Meiwa. Fruit round, slightly larger than Marumi; pulp sweet when fully ripe. Of recent intro¬ 
duction and very desirable. Best of all Kumquats to eat out of hand. 
Nagami. Fruit oblong, about \]/2 to 2 Inches long and 1 inch in diameter; fruit golden yellow; rind 
sweet; pulp and juice sprightly, of fine flavor. Tree forms a nice head, more open than Marumi. 
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