A YOUNG CITRUS ORCHARD IN CENTRAL CHILE. 
(Citrus spp.) 
In climatic conditions, as well as in topographical features, the Republic of Chile much 
resembles California. In recent years Chilean horticulturists have given serious attention 
to the development of commercial fruit growing, and the best varieties of deciduous 
fruits, as well as of oranges, lemons, and several other subtropical fruits, have been 
introduced for trial. In this respect Chile has given an example of intelligent effort 
along the line of plant introduction which should serve as an inspiration to many other 
countries. The orchard here shown is situated a few miles from Santiago de Chile and is 
owned by Salvador Izquierdo, with whom the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Introduction 
has conducted an exchange of plants for many years. The trees are mainly oranges and 
grapefruit, of standard California varieties. (Photographed by Wilson Popenoe at 
Cascada del Salto, near Santiago, Chile, October 6, 1921; P18885FS.) 
