Glen Saint Mary J^urseries Co. 
\Minter Haven, Florida 
NEW AND UNCOMMON 
CITRUS FRUITS 
On this page we are offering a few new or uncommon citrus fruits. After many years, the citrus 
fruits commonly grown in commercial plantings have become fairly well standardized. In reality, 
this is the outcome of a large experience gained by many growers in different parts of the citrus districts. 
Had it not been for the testing of many sorts, we would not today have the exact knowledge concern¬ 
ing the behavior of different varieties that we now possess. 
The varieties described here are old enough to have been fairly well tested out, and they are, in 
our opinion, worthy of planting. Some of them will take a place in commercial plantings as soon as 
they become better known. 
The home-orchard is a neglected side of citrus culture at this time. Citrus trees are almost in¬ 
variably planted to supply fruit for some distant market, and the wonderful varietj^ of very fine 
fruits for home use do not receive the attention they deserve. The varieties described here are well 
worthy of a place in the home-orchard. From time to time, in the future, new sorts now under test 
will be added. 
Calamondin 
Small, inches in diameter, deep orange-red, flattened, with thin skin, easily separated from 
the pulp; sections easily separated as in the Mandarin oranges; juice clear, strong acid (5 per cent), 
with a pleasant, peculiar flavor. Very hardy, prolific, ripening during November and December. 
This citrus tree is very hardy. In north Florida it has shown itself to be nearly or quite as hardy as 
the Satsuma orange. It is a very handsome tree and well v^orth planting for its ornamental effect. 
The juice makes an “ade” that can hardly be surpassed. 
Eustis Limequat 
This new citrus fruit is the first of its kind offered to tree planters. It is the result of a cross 
made a number of years ago by Mr. Walter T. Swingle, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, 
between the Nagami kumquat and a lime. Mr. Swingle was trying to secure a hardy acid fruit and 
has succeeded even beyond his greatest expectations. 
The fruit is oblong or roundish oblong, somewhat larger than the ordinary run of Key or 
Mexican limes, with skin resembling that of the grapefruit in color and texture, but with a flavor 
or taste peculiar to itself. The acid is clear and strong and of finest quality. The tree resembles 
somewhat the Mexican lime in habit of grow'th. It is hardy and may be grown at least wherever the 
sweet orange can be produced, and the indications are that its culture may be extended beyond 
these limits. 
The introduction of this fruit makes it possible to produce an acid fruit of finest quality 
throughout the entire sweet-orange area. It is a very important addition to our list of citrus fruits, 
whether for market or for home use. 
Mandarin Orange 
The Mandarin or China Mandarin Orange is an old sort. It has distinct value as an ornamental 
tree and in some sections, notably in southern Louisiana, it is given preference in commercial plantings. 
Years ago we used to grow this variety in considerable quantity, then dropped it from our lists. Re¬ 
cently we have had so many inquiries for it that w^e are again growing a few trees of it. 
The fruit is of medium size, flattened, deep yellow, with thin skin and loosely adhering segments. 
The flesh is dark orange-yellow, spicy, and of good quality. 
The foliage is fine and small, and the growth willowy, combining to make it a very beautiful tree. 
Thornton Tangelo 
As its name indicates, this citrus fruit is the result of a cross betw'een the Tangerine orange and 
the Pomelo or grapefruit. It originated a number of years ago as the result of a cross made by Messrs. 
Swingle and Webber, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In habit of growth it is similar to the 
grapefruit, but the skin is easily removed from the flesh; in this particular it is like the tangerine. 
The fruit is smaller in size than most grapefruit (which, in general, it resembles). The flavor is very 
agreeable, a new combination of flavors, as might be expected from its origin 
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