Four-year-old Orange Tree, from our nurseries, planted in grove of Southern Cross Fruit Co., Porto Rico 
Citrus Fruits 
ARDLY a day passes but what our mail brings us a number of letters, ask¬ 
ing "What shall I plant for profit?” These inquiries come from nearly 
every state in the Union, from the West Indies, Mexico, Central and 
South America and other foreign countries. To those residing in states 
and countries where citrus fruits are adapted, we almost invariably say, " Plant Oranges, 
Pomelos and other citrus fruits as your principal crop.” Why? 
Oranges, Pomelos and Lemons are staple products to subtropical countries, like 
Apples, Peaches and Plums to the more temperate climates; like Bananas, Coffee and 
Sugar to tropical countries. And, like these other staples, there is a vast and ever rapidly 
widening market for them. To the painstaking orchardist they offer an inviting field 
for labor. Granted that staple fruits, like finance, have their ups and downs, yet the 
man who sticks and intelligently handles his orchards is the one who wins out in 
the end. 
We don’t look for many "downs” in citrus fruits. Our faith in them is over thirty 
acres strong. So far, our groves have paid us handsomely, and we expect to market 
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