Citrus Department 
T O our Citrus Department is given the place of honor in our orchards, in 
our nurseries and in our Catalogue. In our orchards, because of the profit 
Citrus fruits bring us ; in our nurseries, because so many of our cus¬ 
tomers, like ourselves, regard Citrus fruits amongst the most profitable that can 
be extensively grown ; in our Catalogue, because, on account of its importance, 
that is the place where it belongs. 
The cover design of this Catalogue, illustrating a new department of our 
business — a department which will be treated under another heading — we trust 
will not give any one the impression that our Citrus business consists principally 
of tub- and pot-grown plants. For, as a matter of fact, our Citrus nurseries cover 
more than eighty acres and contain nearly fifty varieties, and we have for sale this 
season over three hundred thousand exceptionally fine field-grown Citrus nursery 
trees. 
Nor is our Citrus business limited to the growing and selling of trees. We 
have over thirty acres of bearing groves, and at both of the last two Florida State 
Fairs we took first premiums for the largest display of Citrus fruits. 
It is to tlie above-mentioned lot of over three hundred thousand nursery trees 
we wish to direct your especial attention. They consist of the varieties listed and 
carefully described under “ Oranges,’’ ‘‘Pomelos,” “Lemons” and “Kumquats.” 
Nearly all of these varieties we can furnish on either Sour Orange, Rough Lemon, 
or Citrus trifoliata stocks. 
ORANGES 
In oiir own groves we have nearly all of the following varieties, many of which have been 
in bearing for some years. We have made it a point to closely observe trees of all varieties, 
and to annually test the fruit of such as were in bearing, in order that our descriptions of the 
different varieties miglu be as nearly accurate as possible and our recommendations based on 
actual knowledge of the merits of the different kinds. 
Several new varieties have been added to our list this season, and we direct especial 
attention to the Surprise Navel, which originated in Florida and gives promise of becoming 
quite a favorite in this state. Golden Buckeye Navel, Golden Nugget Navel, Navelencia and 
Thomson’s Imiiroved Navel are all new California varieties and come highly recommended 
from that state. They are well worth a thorough trial in other citrus-growing sections. 
Time of Ripening will vary more or less with different conditions of soil, season, etc. 
The varieties listed may, however, be arranged with approximate correctness as follows : Vcjy 
Kai'Iy — Boone’s Early, Satsuma, Sweet Seville. Early — Centennial, Enterprise Seedless, 
Golden Buckeye Navel, Golden Nugget Navel, Nonpareil, Parson Brown, Surprise Navel, 
Thomson’s Improved Navel. Mediwn — Drake Star, Du Roi, Homosassa, Jaffa, Madam Vinous, 
Magnum Bonum, Majorca, Maltese Blood. Mandarin, Old Vini, Oneco, Pineapple, Ruby, St. 
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