Top branch of a bearing Jaffa 
ORANGES, continued 
Michael's Blood, Tangerine, Washington Navel. Late — Maltese Oval, Mediterranean Sweet, 
Navelencia, Paper Rind. Very Late —Bessie, Brazilian, Hart’s Late, Joppa Late, King, Valencia 
Late. Blood markings do not ajjpear till late in the season. Some varieties possess the char¬ 
acteristic of hanging on the tree and improving in ciiiaHty for some time after they first become 
marketable, and are good shippers late in season, as well as during the time indicated above. 
BESSIE. Medium-sized ; skin thin, but tough 
and firm ; juicy and fine-flavored. One of tlie 
most profitable of the late sorts. Holds in per¬ 
fection until May. Tree vigorous and productive. 
BOONE^S EARLY. Medium size ; skin thin ; 
pulp tender, with very little “rag” and few 
seeds. Quality excellent. Ripens very early, 
and is thoroughly colored up as soon as ripe. 
BRAZILIAN. A variety as yet comparatively 
little known by Florida orange-growers, but 
highly recommended for vigor and productive¬ 
ness. Fruit of very fine quality, and hangs 
upon the tree without deterioration until mid- 
su mmer. 
CENTENNIAL. Ripens early, but hangs on 
the tree well, and is of fine (|ua]ity late in the 
season. Vigorous grower and prolific bearer. 
DRAKE STAR. Size medium, round ; skin 
smooth, thin and bright—said to be rust-proof. 
Quality good. Quite a favorite some years ago, 
but on Sour stock proved rather a shy bearer. 
W'e are propagating it on Rough Lemon and 
Citrus trifotiata, on which stocks all varieties 
seem to lie good bearers. 
DUGAT. This variety has been grown in 
southern Texas for several years, where it is 
highly esteemed as one of the hardiest varieties 
and of excellent quality. 
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