. Armstrong Nurseries . - branched, THE ORANGE Washington Navel. This variety has madeCalifornia oranges famous the world over. Ithas been one of the most profitable from thegrowers standpoint. The tree is a good thriftygrower, making a well-rounded, uniform top;bears heavily and regularly. The fruit is largewith a peculiar formation on the blossom , flesh meaty, tender, sweet and high-flavored; ripens early; good shipper; seasonfrom December to Mav. Thomsons Improved Navel. Similar incharacter to the above; fruit ripens somewhatearlier; medium size, thin skinned, high color
. Armstrong Nurseries . - branched, THE ORANGE Washington Navel. This variety has madeCalifornia oranges famous the world over. Ithas been one of the most profitable from thegrowers standpoint. The tree is a good thriftygrower, making a well-rounded, uniform top;bears heavily and regularly. The fruit is largewith a peculiar formation on the blossom , flesh meaty, tender, sweet and high-flavored; ripens early; good shipper; seasonfrom December to Mav. Thomsons Improved Navel. Similar incharacter to the above; fruit ripens somewhatearlier; medium size, thin skinned, high color. Valencia. Tree strong and vigorous growerand prolific bearer. Fruit medium size, oblong, flavor sub-acid; ripens lateon the tree throughout the having few seeds an d hangs well summer. The best late Armstrong Orange Grove, showing method of irrigation. Armstrong Nurseries 4 Citrus Fruits Ruby Blood. Medium size, nearly round;skin thin but tough; pulp rich and juicy; fleshstreaked with blood-red. The tree is hardy,good grower and regular bearer. Paper Rind St. Michael. Tree strong andvigorous grower; very productive; fruit smallround; skin very thin and smooth, light color;pulp very juicy, sprightly, of fine quality;season medium, March to June; good shipper. THE KUMQUAT Kumquat. The Kin-Kan of Japan, mean-ing Gold Orange. Fruit very small, oliveshaped; the rind is orange yellow and has apleasant aroma; used by the Orientals for pre-serving. The tree is dwarf and ornamental.$ size onlv. THE TANGERINE Dancys Tangerine. This is the most popu-lar of the Mandarin family; orange-red skin; pulp of best quality, not very seed} rind sep-arates readily from flesh; juicy, highly flavored,tree strong grower and very prolific. $ to$
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