Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Co. “! Winter Haven, Florida 
LIMES 
The Tahiti (Persian) Lime 
Of all the acid fruits which may be grown in Florida, 
the Tahiti Lime is one of the most satisfactory for home 
use as well as for commercial planting. It is not quite so 
hardy as the lemon and its culture should be confined to 
localities where there is little or no danger of injury from 
cold. It grows as a dense-foliaged, round-topped tree, 12 
to 15 feet m height. It is a very vigorous grower and re- 
markably free from insect pests. 
The fruit of the Tahiti is of the finest quality for mak- 
ing ade. It is best suited for use when full size but while the 
skin is still green. In size and shape it resembles a small 
Iemon, but it is a much smoother and nicer fruit. It is 
seedless and has a splendid Lime flavor, superior to other 
varieties of Limes. Our experience has shown that the 
Tahiti Lime ts a complete success budded on Rough 
Lemon or Cleopatra stock and planted on well-drained, 
sandy land. On these stocks it makes a splendid growth 
and is very prolific. 
Matured fruit, partly grown fruit, and blossoms are 
found on the trees at nearly all seasons of the year, but the 
heaviest bearing season is in the summer when the fruit is 
in greatest demand. Buyers of Limes are scouring the 
state throughout the year and are willing to pay fancy 
prices for fruit from even a single tree. We strongly 
recommend the planting of Tahiti Lime trees in well- 
protected locations as an almost certain source of very 
profitable returns. 
Tahiti (Persian) Lime 
. Lakeland Lime 
For locations where frost injury is likely, we recommend planting the Lakeland in preference to 
other more tender varieties. It is about the size of the Mexican or Key Lime and its flavor is excellent. 
On account of its thin rind it Is not a very good shipper, but for the local markets and home use it has 
exceptional merit. The trees are hardy throughout Central and South Florida. They are practically 
everbearing and commence to bloom and bear fruit the first or second year after planting. 
LEMONS 
A number of years ago, before the newer sections of Florida were opened up, Lemons were raised 
in considerable quantities. A number of causes contributed to the reduction of the plantings, until 
at this time Lemons are grown in small numbers only. It is now quite certain that a return to the 
planting of this citrus fruit will make a profitable investment under proper conditions. The growing of 
Lemons for use in this state alone ts an industry worthy of consideration. 
‘Meyer Lemon 
This variety, also known as the Chinese Lemon, has attracted favorable attention because of its 
hardiness, thrifty growth, and heavy fruiting. The fruit, when mature, is almost round, very smooth, 
and takes on an orange color in both rind and flesh. It ripens mostly in the fall and winter months. 
On account of its lack of resemblance to the ordinary yellow Lemon, it may prove difficult to 
build up a market for the Meyer in competition with the long-established California and Italian 
varieties. Notwithstanding, a number of leading growers are planting the Meyer extensively, and, with 
proper merchandising, it ts entirely possible that a market can be established. Most certainly it should 
be grown extensively for home use and for the local market 
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