C I T S F F^U 1 T S 
MARSH SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT, continued 
ance, with smooth yellow skin. The quality is fine, a great favorite in the markets, and always com¬ 
mands good prices. It is becoming known as a distinct variety, and sells, not simply as Grapefruit, 
but under its own name. Like all other varieties of Grapefruit which we grow and recommend for 
commercial planting. Marsh Seedless fruits run in the sizes most desired by the fruit trade. 
The tree makes a low, dense, spreading head, often measuring more across the spread of the 
branches than it does in height. It bears heavy, regular crops. In every well-balanced planting, 
Marsh Seedless should be given a liberal place. 
McCarty Grapefruit 
Many years ago the McCarty Grapefruit, an Indian River variety named for the late Mr. C. T. 
McCarty, attracted our attention. After keeping it under observation for several years, we decided 
to propagate it. It possesses in a marked degree the distinctive habit of producing its fruits singly 
instead of in bunches or clusters. This feature, coupled with its late ripening period and its very high 
quality, has so impressed us with its merits that we have come to regard McCarty as one of the finest 
Grapefruits grown in Florida today. Because it does not grow in clusters, the fruit is very uniform in 
size and shape, and very free from those blemishes caused by clustering, such as extensive scale injury 
and misshapen fruits. We believe this variety is not surpassed by any other as a regular, uniform 
bearer. The fruit is of best market size, light, waxy yellow in color, with skin of beautiful texture. 
It is distinctly a fancy fruit; has a perfect Grapefruit flavor and the flesh is melting, free from fiber 
and rag when properly grown. 
Thompson Grapefruit (illustrated on Back Cover) 
This variety originated as a sport from Marsh Seedless. It is very similar to its parent, slightly 
larger, not quite so flattened, of excellent flavor, and the flesh is delicate pink in color. 
We consider the introduction of the Thompson the most important development in the Grapefruit 
industry for twenty-five years. Originating in Manatee County, Florida, it was first planted exten¬ 
sively in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The fruit made an instantaneous hit in the northern markets, 
with the result that handsome premiums were paid and are being paid for it today. 
Its pink-colored flesh appeals to the housewife for salad purposes, and it is eagerly sought, par¬ 
ticularly by the high-class restaurant and hotel trade. 
In view of the extensive plantings in Texas, we consider it of the utmost importance commercially 
that Florida growers plant the Thompson here in order that they may successfully meet this Texas 
competition with a similar product. 
Foster (Pink) Grapefruit 
This variety originated many years ago as a bud sport of the Walters, in a grove near Bradenton, 
Fla., and was first introduced by E. N. Reasoner, Oneco, Fla. The flesh is purplish pink in color and 
in quality it ranks as one of the best of the Grapefruits. The outstanding feature of the variety, 
aside from its color, is the very excellent quality it develops early in the season. 
The possibilities of the Foster from a commercial standpoint are, in our opinion, equally as im¬ 
portant as the Thompson and we strongly recommend its extensive planting. 
Triumph Grapefruit 
There is always a demand for an early Grapefruit, particularly for home use or for local market. 
Those varieties which ripen in midseason or later do not develop sufficient juice early in the season 
to make them satisfactory at that time. The Triumph Grapefruit fills the place of an early fruit 
better than any other variety with which we are acquainted. It is in good eating condition in Novem¬ 
ber and has a season of about eight weeks, depending upon the stock on which it is propagated and 
the citrus section where grown. It is a very prolific sort and the fruit, though smaller in size than our 
other varieties, runs very uniform. The size of the fruits may be materially increased by judicious 
thinning late in June. It is heavy, juicy, well-flavored, and smooth-skinned. It is sweeter than Grape¬ 
fruit ordinarily is and in quality it is fine. The tree is quite an upright grower, with characteristic 
appearance and foliage. It is more susceptible to cold than other varieties and its location should be 
carefully selected. 
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