The California fruits and how to grow them; . t the base. This variety ripens early—several weeks earlier than the Broad-leaved Mission olive; the fruit growsgenerally singly on long stems. 416 CALIFORNIA FRUITS: HOW TO GROW THEM Gordal.—A popular pickling olive in Spain, medium size, early. Rubra.—Imported by John Rock from France; ovate, slightly oblique, looksa good deal like a small Mission olive; pit straight, pointed; ripens three tofour weeks earlier than the common Mission variety; is of a jet black whenripe. This tree begins to fruit quite young, and is a prolific bearer. Very hardyan
The California fruits and how to grow them; . t the base. This variety ripens early—several weeks earlier than the Broad-leaved Mission olive; the fruit growsgenerally singly on long stems. 416 CALIFORNIA FRUITS: HOW TO GROW THEM Gordal.—A popular pickling olive in Spain, medium size, early. Rubra.—Imported by John Rock from France; ovate, slightly oblique, looksa good deal like a small Mission olive; pit straight, pointed; ripens three tofour weeks earlier than the common Mission variety; is of a jet black whenripe. This tree begins to fruit quite young, and is a prolific bearer. Very hardyand prolific even in dry situations. Atroviolacea.—Medium size, black, chiefly valuable for oil. Uvaria.—Imported by John Rock from France. Oval, regular, and roundedon both ends; pit straight, heavy, late; later than the common Mission olive;color dark purple or black when ripe. The name, grape-like, is well chosen,the fruit growing in clusters, as many as seven together, and in shape them-selves resembling the grape. Very Mission Olive of California (single Olive natural size). Pendulina.—Imported by John Rock from France. An even, oval shape,rounded at both ends, quite variable in size, many fruits remaining small andundeveloped; pit has small, sharp points often at both ends. Fruit grows in-clusters of from two to five; the pulp parts very readily with its and more ovate than Pendoulier. Tree a strong grower; fruit desirableboth for oil and pickles. Coluinbella.—Imported by John Rock from France. General form, broadlyoval; very even in size, remarkable for the peculiar pale yellow color which allthe fruit assumes before turning fully ripe and becoming dark purple; pitsmall, _ straight and sharp pointed; the pulp contains little bitterness; flavorvery rich; ripens late, later than the Broad-leaved Mission. Tree hardy in dryplaces and a prolific bearer. Also called Columella. Polymorpha.—Imported by John Rock from France. Very large,
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