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BEST STOCK FOR THE MANDARIN VARIETIES . 
As before stated, the Mandarins or “Japanese Oranges” seem especially well suited to the trifoliata 
stock ; indeed, pomologists tell us all the Mandarins have been derived from the species Citrus trifoliata . 
The King, Mandarin and Tangerine are very generally grown on the sour orange stock, upon which they 
thrive. There is a very general opinion that the Satsuma does not succeed as well on the sour as on the 
sweet orange, and this seems to be borne out by facts. It certainly succeeds perfectly on the sweet stock. 
We offer all the varieties on trifoliata; also, the Satsuma on sweet and the other varieties on sour stocks. 
Sweet Oranges. 
It is manifestly impossible, within the limits of this Catalogue, to consider the hundreds of varieties of 
Oranges grown, or even to discuss at length the kinds most profitable for general cultivation, which we have 
selected for extensive propagation, and describe below. While we can supply other varieties than those listed, 
and shall be glad to give quotations on application ; whether early, late or mid-season ripening is desired, or 
some special quality sought, such as we find in the Bloods or Navels, whatever the planter’s object, we are 
confident the best kind for the purpose will be found among those we have enumerated. We are quite sure 
the list will be more serviceable, because we have omitted varieties having no advantages over others included, 
as well as the less desirable sorts. 
TIME OF RIPENING. 
As has been before stated in these pages, it is impossible to speak with definiteness as to time of ripening, 
as season, soil and other circumstances affect this to a very considerable extent. The varieties listed may, 
however, be arranged with approximate correctness, as follows : Very early, following the Satsuma, October, 
Sanford's Sweet Seville, Boone’s Early ; early, October and November, Parson Brown ; early medium, 
November and December, Nonpareil, Washington Navel ; medium, December, January and February, Homo- 
sassa, Jaffa, Ruby ; late medium. February and March, Majorca, Maltese Oval ; late, March and April, 
Bessie, Higley's Late ; very late, April, May and later, Hart’s Late. 
Bessie. Medium sized ; skin thin, but tough and 
firm ; juicy and fine flavored. Extensively grown by 
its originator, Dudley W. Adams, president of the 
State Horticultural Society. One of the most profit¬ 
able of the late sorts. Holds in perfection until May. 
Tree vigorous and productive. 
Boone’s Early. Medium ; skin thin ; pulp tender, 
with very little " rag,” and few seeds. Quality excel¬ 
lent. A new variety, which is attracting much atten¬ 
tion and being extensively planted. Claimed by its 
introducers to be " the earliest of all.” 
Hart’s Late. Of medium size, round or slightly 
oval ; smooth ; very solid and heavy, the flesh being 
very firm ; flavor when ripe, brisk and racy. Peel 
of a lightish cast; few seeds. The tree is a very strong, 
spreading and vigorous grower ; the foliage isdistinct, 
having few thorns; prolific. The fruit ripens in 
May, and hangs on the tree in good condition until 
August. It is the latest of the varieties cultivated, j 
and one of the best. 
Higley’s Late. Medium ; round, slightly flat¬ 
tened ; thin skin, heavy and juicy; of rich and fine 
quality. This is one of the best of the late-ripening 
sorts, and has been extensively planted in some sec¬ 
tions. It ripens earlier than Hart’s Late, but retains 
its juices unimpaired until very late. The tree is 
vigorous and prolific. 
Homosassa. Size about medium ; round, some¬ 
what flattened ; very heavy ; color bright ; skin very 
smooth, thin, tough and dense ; pulp fine, sweet and 
juicy ; flavor full, vinous and sprightly ; membranes 
covering segments of pulp thin and small in quan¬ 
tity ; keeps and carries well. Quality best. Tree vig¬ 
orous and prolific. 
Jaffa. Medium ; peel thin ; pulp melting, scarcely 
any fiber ; juicy, rich and of exquisite flavor. In 
quality unsurpassed, being one of the four or five 
varieties which head the list in all competitions. The 
fruit remains on the tree in prime condition for a long 
period. The tree is a strong, upright grower of dis¬ 
tinct habit, practically thornless, and fruits young 
and heavily. 
Homosassa Orange. 
