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THE WASHINGTON NAVEL 
Price of Olive Trees—(Except Ascolano) 
Each 
10 
100 
1000 
1 inch and up. 
.$ .80 
$7.00 
$60.00 
$550.00 
54 to 1 inch Caliper.. 
.70 
6.00 
50.00 
450.00 
54 to 54 inch Caliper. 
.60 
5.00 
40.00 
350.00 
¥i to 54 inch Caliper. 
.50 
4.00 
35.00 
300.00 
Manzanillo The Manzanillo olive was introduced from Spain and is one 
of the most highly recommended and extensively planted of all 
varieties. The tree is a strong grower of a decided weeping habit. The foliage 
is darker in color than that of the Mission. 
The fruit of the Manzanillo is large, oval in form, and has a distinct tit at 
the lower end and is almost black when fully ripe. While the Manzanillo 
and Mission are about equal in price on the market, the Manzanillo being 
two weeks earlier in ripening gives it a considerable preference in sections 
where early frosts are likely to occur. 
It is highly recommended for the making of green and ripe pickles, as well 
as for the making of oil. Ripens early in October. 
Mission Mission is one of the oldest and best varieties of olives known, 
having been brought to this country by the old Spanish Padres and 
grown around the old missions from which it derived its name. Some of the 
old trees are still to be seen growing which gives an idea of the long life of 
the olive tree. 
While the tree of this variety is very ornamental it is also very profitable. 
It grows large and is a very heavy producer. The fruit is medium to large 
and while oblong in shape is more round on the lower end than the Manzanillo. 
Flesh is very firm and is highly recommended for the making of both green 
and ripe pickles, as well as oil. Ripens late in October. 
Price of Ascolano Olive Trees 
Each 
10 
100 
1000 
1 inch and up. 
.$1.25 
$11.00 
$100.00 
$900.00 
J4 to 1 inch Caliper. 
. 1.00 
9.00 
85.00 
800.00 
54 to 54 inch Caliper. 
.90 
8.00 
75.00 
700.00 
14 to 54 inch Caliper. 
.80 
7.00 
65.00 
600.00 
Ascolano This variety is known as the <r White Olive of Ascoli.” It has 
been largely planted in California and is well recommended in ail 
the olive sections. 
It is of extremely large size, often being as large as a French prune, which 
it also resembles in shape. The tree is a strong spreading grower, has a beau¬ 
tiful foliage and produces large, early and abundant crops. The fruit is of a 
bluish black when ripe and is highly flavored. It is one of the best of the 
Italian varieties for pickling. Ripens the first of November. 
CITRUS FRUITS 
One of the largest and most important horticultural industries in California 
is that of Citrus Fruits; oranges, lemons and pomelos ranking in importance 
in the order named; the largest citrus belt being south of the Tehachapi in the 
interior counties. Favored localities are also found in the San Joaquin and 
Sacramento valleys where this fruit is grown to perfection on a commercial 
basis, especially along the foothill regions of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 
Even with the large acreage of citrus fruits in this state not one-half of 
the land suitable for their culture has been planted. 
The soils best adapted for their culture are the deep, heavy and rich loam, 
being retentive of moisture and yet well drained. The Washington Navel 
oranges are usually planted 24 feet apart. Valencias from 24 to 26 feet apart; 
lemons and pomelos 24 feet apart. This is the usual planting scale. For the 
slower growing varieties, such as Satsuma oranges, Mexican limes and Kum- 
quats 14 to 16 feet apart is sufficient, as they do not grow into large trees. 
After the ground has been thoroughly plowed, cultivated and leveled, it 
should be staked off, marking where the holes are to be dug. There is noth¬ 
ing that so mars the appearance of the orchard as having the rows of trees 
out of alignment The holes should be dug at least 18 inches square and the 
same depth. This will allow sufficient room to work the soil well around the 
ball of the tree. 
In case the holes are blasted out the soil should be settled with water before 
\he trees are planted. 
