. Bulletin. Agriculture; Agriculture -- Arizona. 26 Bulletin 77 The edible fig, which includes all forms of figs producing edible fruit, sometimes produces three crops. In this group there is no sharp distinction, in many cases at least, to be drawn between the second and third crops. The first crop, or Brebas, is easily dis- tinguished by its position on the old wood and the date of maturity. It may be said, however, that this crop is composed of the late maturing forms of autumn that have passed the winter in the green stage, ripening in early spring. There are two distinct crops in the San
. Bulletin. Agriculture; Agriculture -- Arizona. 26 Bulletin 77 The edible fig, which includes all forms of figs producing edible fruit, sometimes produces three crops. In this group there is no sharp distinction, in many cases at least, to be drawn between the second and third crops. The first crop, or Brebas, is easily dis- tinguished by its position on the old wood and the date of maturity. It may be said, however, that this crop is composed of the late maturing forms of autumn that have passed the winter in the green stage, ripening in early spring. There are two distinct crops in the San Pedro group, the first characterized by mule flowers, while the second bears pistillate Pig 8 —External views and interior longitudinal and cross section views of the Smyrna fig, showing the relatively small cavity well filled with a dense lining oflarge, plump, and coarse pistillate flowers. From a photograph by W. H. Lawrence. Classification of figs.—Two main divisions might be made of the five varieties: (I) pollen producing forms and (II) nonpollen pro- ducing forms. (I) The pollen producing forms would include the Capri and Cordelia figs. This group may be further subdivided by noting. 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 University of Arizona. Agricultural Experiment Station. Tucson : Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arizona
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