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A GOOD FIG ORCHARD BRINGS 
Calimyrna The culture of Smyrna figs in California began in 1882 when 
a large number of scions were imported from Smyrna. Out of 
this consignment developed a number of varieties of which one stood pre-emi¬ 
nently to the front. For the purpose of marketing this now famous variety it 
was given the trade name “Calimyrna.” 
The tree is a strong grower of spreading habit, leaves large and deeply lobed, 
of dark green color, and slightly downy underneath. 
Fruit large to very large, skin fine lemon yellow color, flesh thick and 
meaty and of a dark amber color when ripe. 
The dried product contains a higher percentage of sugar than ally other fig. 
Dries readily and makes the finest commercial packed product. 
Calimyrna Mission 
^ Farmersville, Cal., Nov. 15th, 1917. 
rresno Nursery Co., 
Gentlemen:— 
In reference to my crop of Calimyrna figs this season, will say that I re¬ 
ceived a check for $9161.88 and have a few more figs to ship. This is from my 
40 acre orchard, which is 11 years old. 
k now > I have bought from you, enough fig trees for 70 acres more, 
which I expect to plant this year. I think the growing of figs will be one of 
our largest and most profitable industries in a few years. 
,, /A Very truly yours, 
M/A O. G. BRUNDAGE. 
Mission Commonly known as Black Mission or California Black and is one 
0 °* toe oldest figs grown in California. It is also grown in the 
Southern states and Mexico. 
The tree is a very strong grower, often attaining a height of seventy-five 
feet and a spread of fifty feet. It js a regular and heavy bearer and has been 
P r . oven to be a very profitable variety both as a shipping and drying product, 
ihe fruit is large, having a rough but thin skin, of a deep violet color’ quite 
sweet, but not of a strong flavor. 
The one great advantage of this fig, as a market product over other figs, is 
the fact that it is almost free from souring. Where one is desirous of grow¬ 
ing figs for shipping and for supplying local markets this variety is highly 
recommended. 
San Pedro Black San Pedro Black is the largest fig known and is used 
chiefly for table use. The tree is an upright, thrifty 
grower, and attains large size. I he skin of the fruit is very smooth of violet 
black color shading to green at the neck. The pulp is of a coppery red color 
sweet and delicious. 
For those desiring an early fig in their home orchard collection or for sup¬ 
plying local markets we can recommend nothing better. Ripens early August. 
San Pedro White Is sometimes known as the “Apple Fig.” The tree re¬ 
quires a very rich soil and plenty of moisture. The fruit 
grows exceptionally large, is of a round form flattened somewhat at the apex. 
