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In 1948 it produced about 400 pounds of fresh Lychees 
which sold on the tree for approximately $300. On a price 
per pound basis this was more than 600 times as much 
money as was received for grapefruit grown on the same 
property. One acre of 25 such Lychee trees, would be equal 
to a gross return of 10% on a $75,000.00 investment. 
In a number of Florida locations the Lychee has out- 
grown nearby citrus trees. Trees ordinarily producing more 
than 100 pounds of fresh Lychees a year are located in 
DeSoto City, Clearwater, Babson Park, Avon Park, and 
Laurel. Newer plantings are growing well in other parts 
of South Florida. 
There are orchard plantings of the Lychee as far north 
as Sanford and Merritt Island. 
HARVESTING FRESH LYCHEES IN 1948 
Following are prices of ‘“Air-Layered” Lychee trees at our nurseries at Laurel, Florida. Prices subject to change 
without notice. 
Approximate Approximate Price 
Trunk Approximate Shipping Per 
Diameter Height Weight Tree 
14 inch 14 inches 18 Ibs. $ 5.00 
YA inch 20 inches 40. Ibs. 10.00 
34 inch 26 inches 45 Ibs. 20.00 
1 inch 30. inches 35.00 
11% inch 34 inches 50.00 
Trees priced at from $5.00 to $20.00 are in containers, and can be shipped express collect, with a packing charge 
of 50 cents per tree. We will arrange for delivery of lots of 25 or more to points in Central and South Florida at 
a delivery charge of 25 cents per tree, with no packing charge. 
Trees priced at $25.00 to $50.00 are in boxes too large for express shipment, but we can arrange for delivery 
to points in Central and South Florida in not more than thirty days from receipt of order, at an additional charge 
of 10 per cent of the price of the tree. 
Specimen trees of larger size are available at higher prices. Please write if interested in them. 
As the Lychee tree’s successful growth depends on its care after leaving our hands we do not guarantee any trees. 


LYCHEE (Litchi Chinensis) TREES — FRESH LYCHEE FRUIT IN SEASON, JUNE-JULY 
LYCHEE ORCHARDS 
LAUREL, SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 
Nurseries: Four Miles North of Venice on U. S. Highway 41 
