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This is a very attractive feature of the Eureka as lemons are usually much 
in demand during the summer months and at this period it might be said 
the Eureka produces more lemons than at any other. It is also regarded as 
very valuable in sections "where frost sometimes occurs on account of its 
having several crops. 
Aside from its strong growing and heavy bearing qualities it is highly orna¬ 
mental as there is no other variety of fruit which blossoms and bears fruit at 
the same period of the year. 
. While first grown in California by Mr. D. M. Burnham, of Rivel- 
Lisbon side, is supposed to have originated in Portugal. The tree is a 
strong grower, a prolific bearer and has a beautiful compact foliage, which 
is highly ornamental. While young the tree is inclined to be very thorny, 
but the thorns disappear as the tree grows older. 
The fruit is uniform in size, rather oblong in shape, having a thin skin, 
fine grain, and plenty of acid. 
While this variety is not classed as a seedless there are very few seeds to 
be found in many specimens. 
y.ii y? Originated in Europe and is regarded by lemon growers oi 
Villa, rranca California as the hardiest variety, withstanding lower tem¬ 
peratures than any other. The tree is of somewhat drooping habit, with an 
abundance of beautiful glossy foliage, and thornless. 
The lemons are of medium size, oblong and slightly pointed at the blossom 
end. The rind is practically free from bitterness and of a beautiful yellow 
color. The pulp is juicy, contains plenty of acid, and while not classed as 
seedless very few seeds are to be found. 
In lemon growing sections the planting of this variety is recommended. 
POMELO OR GRAPE FRUIT 
Grape Fruit 
While there are other varieties of Pomelos grown, the 
Marsh’s Seedless Marsh’s Seedless is so much superior in quality and 
size, that many Nurserymen have deemed it advisable, on account of the heavy 
demand for this sort and the small amount of inquiries for others to propagate 
it only. 
The tree is a strong grower and highly valued as an ornamental. The leaves 
are large and glossy, in fact many people who dp not care for the grape fruit 
to eat plant the tree purely for its ornamental appearance. 
The fruit is large, skin very smooth, beautiful light yellow color when ripe 
