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flavor, to the same varieties on the Atlantic slope; but in
the Sierra Nevada they are fully equal to the Eastern fruit.
The peach tree does not thriv in the high winds that prevail
about San Francisco Bay.  The trees are usually set out in
orchard when one year old from the graft or bud; in the second
year after that, they begin to bear. p. 182

"The apricot thrives well and bears abundantly, especially
in the warmer parts of the State.  The fruit, however, in
some places is much eaten by bugs and bees. * * * The 
apricot tree is more healthy than the peach, and produces more
abundantly; and its fruit supplies the place of the peach in
many districts. (p. 189.)

"The nectarine is affected by the curl and is not much
cultivated." p. 190.

"The cherry and soft shell almond thrive in all the valleys
of the State." p. 190.

"The almond and the English walnut both grow well and 
produce abundantly about Los Angelos [Angeles], but do not thrive so
well north of Santa Barbary [Barbara].  The almond suffers and loses
its fruit with a slight touch of frost." p. 190.
        