C I T S F JIU I T S 
LEMONS 
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. 
Meyer Lemon 
This variety, also known as the Chinese Lemon, has attracted favorable attention because of its 
hardiness, thrifty growth, and heavy fruiting. The fruit, when mature, is almost round, very smooth, 
and takes on an orange color in both rind and flesh. It ripens mostly in the fall and winter months. 
On account of its lack of resemblance to the ordinary yellow Lemon, it may prove difficult to build 
up a market for the Meyer in competition with the long-established California and Italian varieties. 
Notwithstanding, a number of leading growers are planting the Meyer extensively, and, with proper 
merchandising, it is entirely possible that a market can be established. Most certainly it should be 
grown extensively for home use and for the local market. 
Ponderosa Lemon 
An exceptionally large Lemon, fruits weighing from 1}/) to 2}/2 pounds. This fruit, while a great 
novelty, has at the same time a well-defined usefulness. The juice from one of them will make a 
large pitcher of lemonade. It can also be used in all the culinary ways in which ordinary Lemons are 
used. It makes a very fine, thrifty, ornamental tree and bears heavy crops when quite young. Two 
or three of these trees should be included in every home orchard planting. 
Villa Franca Lemons 
Villa Franca Lemon 
In our test orchards we have grown and fruited for years all the important commercial varieties 
of Lemons. As a result of these tests we are con\ inccd that Villa Franca is the Lemon for home use 
in Florida. The fruit is juicy, strongly acid, and of fine quality, almost or quite seedless. The tree is 
quite free from thorns, a fine grower, and produces regularly fine crops of good fruit. 
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