GIc 72 Saint Mary J\[urscries Co. 
Winter Haven, Florida 
NEW and UNCOMMON CITRUS FRUITS 
On this paf^e we arc offering a few new or uncommon citrus fruits. After many years, the citrus 
fruits commonly grown in commercial plantings have become fairly well standardized. In reality, 
this is the outcome of a large experience gained by many gnnvers in different parts of the citrus districts. 
Mad it not been for the testing of many sorts, we would not today have the exact knowledge concern¬ 
ing the behavior of different varieties that we now possess. 
The varieties described here are old enough to have been fairly well tested out, and they arc, in 
our o]jinion, worthy of planting. Some of them will take a place in commercial plantings as soon as 
they become better known. 
The home-orchard is a neglected side of citrus culture at this time. Citrus trees arc almost in¬ 
variably |)lantcd to supply fruit for some distant market, and the wonderful variety of verj' fine 
fruits for home use do not receive the attention they deserve. The varieties described here arc \\ell 
worthy of a |)Iace in the home-orchard. Frmii time to time, in the future, new sorts now under test 
will be added. 
Calainondin 
Small, 13 ^ inches in diameter, deep orange-red, flattened, with thin skin, easily separated from 
tlic pulp; sections easily separated as in the .Nlandarin oranges; juice clear, strong acid (5 per cent), 
with a pleasant, peculiar lIa^'or. Very hardy, prolific, ripening during November and December. 
This citrus tree is very hardy. In north Florida it has shown itself to be nearly or quite as hardy as 
the Satsuma orange. It is a very handsome tree and well worth planting for its ornamental effect. 
The juice makes an “ade” that can hardly be surpassed. 
Eustis Limequat 
This new" citrus fruit is the first of its kind offered to tree [planters. It is the result of a cross 
made a number of years ago by Mr. Walter T. Swingle, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, 
between the Nagarni kumquat and a lime. Mr. Swingle was trying to secure a hardy acid fruit and 
has succeeded even beyond his greatest expectations. 
The fruit is oblong or roundish oblong, somewhat larger than the ordinary run of Key or 
Mexican limes, w'ith skin resembling that of the grapefruit in color and texture, but with a flac'or 
or taste peculiar to itself. The acid is clear and strong and of finest quality. The tree resembles 
somewhat the .Mexican lime in habit of growth. It is hardy and maybe growm at least wherever the 
sweet orange can be produced, and the indications are that its culture may be extended beyond 
these limits. 
The introduction of this fruit makes it possible to produce an acid fruit of finest quality 
throughout the entire sweet-orange area. It is a very important addition to our list of citrus fruits, 
whether for market or for home use. 
Mandarin Orange 
The .Mandarin or China Mandarin Orange is an old sort. It has distinct value as an ornamental 
tree and in some sections, notably in southern Louisiana, it is gi\ cn j^reference in commercial jrlantings. 
^’ears ago we used to grow this variety in considerable quantity, then drojrpcd it from our lists. Re¬ 
cently we have had so many inquiries for it that we are again growing a few trees of it. 
The fruit is of medium size, flattened, deep yellow, with thin skin and loosely adhering segments. 
The flesh is dark orange-yellow, sificy, and of good quality. 
The foliage is fine and small, and the growth willowy, combining to make it a very beautiful tree. 
Tangelo 
As its name indicates, this citrus fruit is the result of a cross between the Tangerine orange and 
the Pomelo or grapefruit. It originated a number of years ago as the result of a cross made by Messrs. 
Swingle and Webber, of the U. S. Dejjartment of Agriculture. In habit of growth it is similar to the 
grapefruit, but the skin is easily removed from the flesh; in this particular it is like the tangerine. 
The fruit is smaller in size than most grapefruit (which, in general, it resembles). The flavor is very 
agreeable, a new combination of flavors, as might be expected from its origin. 
In addition to the Thornton, we now offer three other si)Icndid varieties of later introduction— 
Orlando, Seminole, and Minneola. These are all improved strains and any one of them may later 
prove of great value commercially. They undoubtedly deserve sjwce in the home orchard, at least. 
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