. Descriptive catalogue and price-list of the Glen St. Mary Nurseries : season of 1891-92. Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 22 CATALOGUE AND PRICE-LIST OF have grown many specimens that would measure from 8 to 8^ inches in circumference, and which have weighed from five to five and one- half ounces each. The tree is of upright growth, having a tendency to long, slender branches, which, in order to make the tree stocky, should be frequently pinched back; fruit very large, being from 7 to 9 inches in circumference, of heart shape; color greenish yellow, sometimes overspread with b
. Descriptive catalogue and price-list of the Glen St. Mary Nurseries : season of 1891-92. Nursery stock Florida Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 22 CATALOGUE AND PRICE-LIST OF have grown many specimens that would measure from 8 to 8^ inches in circumference, and which have weighed from five to five and one- half ounces each. The tree is of upright growth, having a tendency to long, slender branches, which, in order to make the tree stocky, should be frequently pinched back; fruit very large, being from 7 to 9 inches in circumference, of heart shape; color greenish yellow, sometimes overspread with bright red and with a lovely bloom; quality excellent; meaty, rich and juicy. It has a remarkably small pit. It comes into bearing while very young, and is enormously pro- ductive ; it possesses superior shipping qualities, as the fruit is firm|and meaty, and will easily keep in good condition for from one to two weeks after reaching maturity. Commences to ripen last of July and continues several Ogdeii or Og;ou.âLarge, nearly round ; bright golden yellow, with faint bloom; flesh firm and very sweet. Ripens several weeks earlier than the Kelsey, and is hardy much further north; tree of .â moderate growth. Botan.âResembles the Kelsey, but ripens much earlier, and tree more hardy; fruit very large, heart shaped, two inches in diameter ; bright, vivid cherry color, with heavy bloom ; exceedingly beautiful; flesh, orange yellow, sweet, melting, rich and highly perfumed. ^' Cliabot.âA vigorous grower and abundant bearer â ; fruit green- ish purple, very large and firm; earlier than the Kelsey. Quality first- 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 Glen St. Mary Nurseries; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Glen St. Mary, Fla. : Glen St. Mary Nurseries
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