. Citrus fruits. Citrus fruit industry; Lemon; Citrus. — 23 — equal of any lemon grown. The tree will stand frost better than the Eureka, and perhaps as well as the Lisbon; is more inclined than the latter to be an early bearer, and we can but pronounce it a thoroughly safe variety to plant. The only reservation we make is in regard to its keeping qualities, and of this we cannot know until it is handled in considerable ;* Fruit.—Medium size, oblong; slightly pointed at the blossom end; rind thin, without any trace of bitterness, even when green; acid strong; juicy; practically
. Citrus fruits. Citrus fruit industry; Lemon; Citrus. — 23 — equal of any lemon grown. The tree will stand frost better than the Eureka, and perhaps as well as the Lisbon; is more inclined than the latter to be an early bearer, and we can but pronounce it a thoroughly safe variety to plant. The only reservation we make is in regard to its keeping qualities, and of this we cannot know until it is handled in considerable ;* Fruit.—Medium size, oblong; slightly pointed at the blossom end; rind thin, without any trace of bitterness, even when green; acid strong; juicy; practically seedless. Tree.—Practically thornless; branches spreading and somewhat droop- ing; foliage sufficiently abundant to prevent the fruit from scorching. This variety has the name of withstanding a lower temperature than other imported varieties. Pear-Shaped Lime. (Castleman.) [Figure 4.]. Fruit.—Large, pyriform, of a pale yellow color, with smooth, thin skin, and strong aroma of pomelo. Pulp juicy, with strong acid like the *" Riverside Horticulturist," April 29, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original California. State board of horticulture. [from old catalog]; Garcelon, George W. , 1832-1905. [from old catalog]; Lelong, Byron Martin, 1856-1901. [from old catalog]. Sacramento, A. J. Johnston, sup't. state printing
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