. Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture; Agriculture. Bui. 743, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Plate The Upper Limit of Avocado Cultivation in Guatemala. The city of Totonicapan, at an altitude of 8,500 feet, in western Guatemala, is the highest point at which the avocado is cultivated in this Republic. Its existence here is precarious, as is shown by the condition of this tree. Heavy frosts occur from time to time, and unless an avocado tree is unusually hardy it may be injured severely. The only other subtropical fruit grown in Totoni- capan is the matasano, or white s
. Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. Agriculture; Agriculture. Bui. 743, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Plate The Upper Limit of Avocado Cultivation in Guatemala. The city of Totonicapan, at an altitude of 8,500 feet, in western Guatemala, is the highest point at which the avocado is cultivated in this Republic. Its existence here is precarious, as is shown by the condition of this tree. Heavy frosts occur from time to time, and unless an avocado tree is unusually hardy it may be injured severely. The only other subtropical fruit grown in Totoni- capan is the matasano, or white sapote ( Casimiroa edulis). Apples, peaches, and pears are char- acteristic of the region, but citrus fruits are not grown above altitudes of 7,500 feet. (Photo- graphed at Totonicapan, Guatemala, May 25,1917; P17327FS.). 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 United States. Dept. of Agriculture. [Washington, D. C. ?] : The Dept. : Supt. of Docs. , G. P. O.
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