s&Glen Saint 
Mary Nurs eries 
Citrus Fruits 
McCarty. This Pomelo, of the famous 
Indian River strain, is a late-maturing variety 
of unsurpassed quality. The fruit is waxy- 
yellow in color, of large size, packing 48 to 64 
to the box. The tree is vigorous, healthy and 
prolific. The fruit is borne, not in bunches, but 
singly, and well distributed over the tree. The 
flavor is a perfect blending of sweet, acid and 
bitterness, the true Pomelo flavor. The flesh is 
melting, free from fiber and rag; seeds about the 
usual number. We strongly recommend Mc¬ 
Carty as a late fruit. 
Walters. A strong-growing variety, prolific, 
producing large, late, juicy fruits, with waxy 
rind; seeds the usual number; a favorite with 
many planters 
LEMONS 
The Lemon is the most valuable of the acid citrus fruits, and it is probably used in more different 
ways than any of its relatives. The very high prices secured for Lemons raises this question, “Whv 
should not more Lemons be grown for home and local consumption in the southeastern citrus belt ?” 
While not so hardy as the orange and pomelo, yet Lemons can be grown over a wide range of 
territory. Even in north Florida we have often been able to produce more fruit than we could use. 
Certainly no collection of citrus fruits for home use in the citrus belt is complete without a few 
Lemons, and in sections most immune from cold this fruit may be grown in quantity. 
A number of years ago, before the newer sections of Florida were opened up, Lemons were 
raised in considerable quantities. A number of causes contributed to the reduction of the plantings, 
until at this time Lemons are grown in small numbers only. It is now quite certain that a return 
to the planting of this citrus fruit will make a profitable investment under proper conditions. The 
growing of Lemons for use in this state alone is an industry worthy of consideration. 
In selecting a location for the production of Lemons as a commercial crop, care should be 
taken to have it placed in a region quite free from the injurious effects of frost. In addition, 
careful attention should be given to the matter of air-drainage. The free movement of air is 
important, for trees and fruit are often injured in pockets, or depressions, into which cold air has 
drained, while those better located escape. With proper attention to these details and further 
insurance against cold by using oil-heaters, the culture can be placed on a new basis in Florida. 
PRICES ON LEMONS.—On Sour Orange and Rough Lemon stock. Each Per 10 100 
2 to 3 feet..So 45 $4 00 $35 00 
3 to 4 feet, caliper y 2 inch to H inch. 55 5 00 45 00 
4 to 5 feet, caliper y inch to y inch. 7 o 5 50 60 00 
5 to 7 feet, caliper y inch to 1 inch. 90 g oo 75 00 
Ponderosa. An exceptionally large 
Lemon, fruits weighing from to 2 l / 2 
pounds; very juicy, excellent quality, 
genuine Lemon flavor. Rind thin for 
such a large fruit. Bears when quite 
young and produces very good crops. 
Free similar to other Lemons in ap¬ 
pearance and about as hardy. Valuable 
as a home fruit, and entitled to a place 
in the home orchard. The fruit is 
well adapted for kitchen use. Makes 
a fine ornamental tree. 
Villa Franca. Medium size; rind 
smooth, thin and sweet; juicy; acid 
very strong and of fine quality; tree 
has but few thorns and is a vigorous 
grower and very productive. Almost 
or entirely seedless. It is a good ship¬ 
per and a very fine market fruit. One 
of the very best in quality; has taken 
first rank in many competitive exhibits. 
Without question the best variety for 
Florida planters, whether for local use 
or for market. 
Ponderosa and Villa Franca Lemons 
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