QLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES * Oranges : Pomelos 
called "Oonshiu,” and it has been designated by 
some subsequent importers as "Kii Seedless.” 
When first introduced, at the suggestion of Mrs. 
Van Valkenburg, it was called Satsuma, after one 
of the chief cities of the Island Kingdom; it is 
now generally known in market anti pomology by 
this name. Although generally classed with the 
ordinary sweet Orange ( Citrus aurantium dulcis ), 
Oranges of the Mandarin type ( C . aurantium 
nobilis ), to which the Satsuma belongs, are quite 
distinct. The fruit is characterized by flattened 
shape, loosely adhering rind, and easily separated 
segments; fruit and foliage highly and peculiarly 
aromatic. The trees are somewhat smaller than 
other oranges, and of unique habit. They are 
often, and not inappropriately, called Japanese 
Oranges by propagators; they are the favorite 
Oranges in Japan, which has given us some of our 
best varieties. The Satsuma is of medium size, 
flattened; the color is not red, like the King and 
Tangerine, but a deeper yellow than the Manda¬ 
rin; rind and segments part freely; flesh fine¬ 
grained, tender, juicy, sweet and delicious; en¬ 
tirely seedless. Ripens in September, October and 
November. Brings a high price in the early 
market. Tree thornless, and bears young. This is 
undoubtedly the hardiest known variety of edible 
Oranges, and this fact, taken in connection with 
its early ripening and fine quality, makes it an 
exceedingly, valuable sort. We are growing it 
largely in our own Orange groves at Glen Saint 
Mary, in northern Florida, and are probably the 
largest propagators of this variety in America. 
We can furnish the Satsuma both on sweet stock 
and Citrus trifoliata , but do not grow it on sour 
stock. It succeeds much better on sweet stock than 
on sour, while on the entirely hardy Citrus trifoli¬ 
ata the inherent hardiness of the Satsuma is still 
further enhanced. We nearly always have this 
variety in fruit in the nursery rows and can fur¬ 
nish trees of bearing size, 
SWEET SEVILLE (Sanford’s). Small to me¬ 
dium, round; a good keeper and shipper; sweet¬ 
ens first of the early kinds; one of the best of the 
early varieties. Tree vigorous and prolific. Pos¬ 
sesses same characteristics as Early Oblong; is of 
rather better quality, and yields usually a third 
more fruit. 
TANGERINE (Dancy’s). One of the well- 
known "kid glove Oranges;” belongs to the Man¬ 
darin family. Fruit flat, small to medium; skin 
separates freely from the flesh; juicy, aromatic and 
rich, of a deep red color. December, January and 
February. The tree is a particularly good grower 
and prolific. 
VALENCIA LATE. A very late and very 
prolific variety of fine quality. Season May and 
June, but fruit will hang on trees till August or 
September. Fruit of good size, somewhat flat¬ 
tened; juicy and tender. 
WASHINGTON NAVEL. Like other Navels, 
bears a peculiar umbilical formation on the sum¬ 
mit or blossom end of the fruit; this protuberance 
is not as prominent as in some varieties of Navel 
Orange. The fruit is large to very large, some¬ 
what oval; flesh meaty, tender, sweet and high- 
flavored; an exceptionally luscious fruit, without 
perceptible membranes or fiber in its interior 
make-up. Ranks first in quality. For its superior 
prolificness, the "Washington” is preferred to 
other Navel varieties in most localities where these 
are largely grown. Trees of this variety, when 
budded upon C. trifoliata stock, have fruited 
freely with us in the nursery rows. 
Pomelo (Grape Truit ) 
Not until about fifteen years ago was the Pomelo considered worth planting, 
then, however, it has been brought into very great prominence and has almost 
sold for fancy prices in northern markets, 
has been very heavy, prices for the fruit hold 
to keep pace with the increased supply. 
There are a number of varieties grown 
reputation. Those we list are among the 
DUNCAN. Of large size; peel tough and 
smooth. Quality very best; regular old-fashioned 
Grape Fruit flavor. Strong grower and regular 
and prolific bearer. We recommend this variety 
without the slightest hesitation as being one of the 
finest; also one of the hardiest varieties. 
MARSH SEEDLESS. Large size, slightly 
Since 
universally 
Although the planting of trees in recent years 
up remarkably well, and the demand seems 
which have achieved more or less of a local 
most prominent and are all excellent kinds. 
flattened; skin very smooth; heavy, juicy, and of 
excellent quality. Although nominally seedless, 
it generally has a limited number of seeds. One 
of the most desirable varieties. 
TRIUMPH. Medium size; skin smooth ; heavy, 
juicy and well flavored; less bitter than some other 
varieties. A strong grower and prolific. 
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