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from October to November; the second crop, which is smaller than the first, 
ripens in April and May. 
On account of its two crops and its prolonged ripening period we strongly 
advise the planting of the Northrup in family orchards, as well as for com¬ 
mercial purposes, wherever planters have land sufficiently protected for the 
growing of avocados. 
Taft ^ Taft was originated in Orange county, California, in 1912. It is a 
pyriform fruit, measuring about five inches in length and weighs from 
fourteen to twenty-five ounces. 
1 he skin is thick, rather rough and of a deep green color. The flesh is light 
yellow, in color, and very rich in flavor. The tree is a vigorous grower, very 
orramental, and bears the distinction of being one of the hardiest of the 
avocado family. 
The Taft is considered by those growing avocados in a commercial way, 
to be one of the most profitable varieties on account of its early ripening 
period and heavy bearing qualities. Ripens June to August. 
Price of Avocado Seedling Trees 
Each 10 
Balled.4 to 6 ft. $1.00 $7.50 
Balled.3 to 4 ft. .75 6.00 
Seedling The seedling avocado tree is much the same as seedlings of other 
fruits. While they produce a fairly good fruit it is always found 
to be inferior to that of the budded varieties. 
The chief reason we find for people buying and planting the seedling is on 
account of its price, which, of course, is much less than that of the budded 
varieties. 
Where one is desirous of trying the avocado in new sections it may be well 
to try a seedling, at first, and in case it thrives well no doubt the budded 
variety will do the same. We, however, have known of seedlings planted which 
produced very fine fruit and where one is planting an avocado for ornamental 
purposes the seedling is recommended. 
LOQUATS 
The loquat is a handsome, large-leaved evergreen and highly adapted to Cal¬ 
ifornia. conditions. It is a compact grower and forms a well-rounded head. 
In addition to its making a fine ornamental tree, the fine budded varieties pro¬ 
duce fruits as large as the medium-sized plum, the same being oblong in 
shape, bright yellow color, sub-acid, with an agreeable flavor. They are prized 
for making jellies. The following are the best of the budded varieties: 
Price of Loquat Trees—(New) Budded 
Each 
Balled 3 to 4 ft.... .$2.00 
Balled 2 to 3 ft. 1,50 
Advance Advance is one of the best loquats. The fruit is of a yellow color, 
shaped a good deal like that of a pear, grows from two to three 
inches in length often having from ten to twelve loquats in a cluster. 
The fruit is very sweet when fully ripe and has a delicious sub-acid flavor. 
Highly recommended for the family orchard and for commercial purposes. 
Ripens during April and May. 
Premier va ^ ua J>Ic for market purposes on account of its early ripening. 
The fruit is very large, of a salmon color and somewhat oval in 
shape, possessing a very fine flavor. 
This is one of the earliest fruits on the market, consequently bids fair to 
become one of the most popular in sections where it can be grown. Ripens 
in March and April. 
Price of Loquat Seedling Trees 
Each 10 
Balled.4 to 6 ft. 1.50 12.50 
Balled.3 to 4 ft. 1.00 7.50 
Pot-grown.2 to 3 ft. .75 6.00 
Seedling The tree f t ^ ie seedling loquat is very ornamental and also produc¬ 
tive. While not as large as the budded varieties is very palatable. 
We recommend the planting of seedling loquats for ornamental as well as 
for dessert purposes. 
