Florida lemon and lime industry poised to rival California
Editorial notes Florida's fruit industry has expanded from tiny output to a growing state market. Barrow explains how propagation of new varieties, Florida soil and climate, and lower production costs enable lemons to reach eastern markets sooner. He cites Perrine trees and rootstock choices, along with limes increasing shipments to northern cities, signaling a major competitive shift.
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David C. Barrow
Barrow
Florida
Richard H. Edmonds
Manufacturers Record
Italy
California
Perrine Lemons Show Uniform Juicer Content and Size
The article describes Perrine lemons from Florida highlighting uniform acidity from 6.39 to 6.47 percent and a typical lemon flavor. It notes fruit size, thin tough skin, and 10 to 12 segments with small core, plus seeds. It mentions an improved Heavy Duty Performing Type tree, exhibit shipments, and a tree bearing 1,086 lemons larger than marbles on the day of the photo.
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Rermon
Nmania
Italy
California
Perrine
Florida
Federal land purchases approved for Florida forests
Washington announces approval to acquire about 15 700 acres for federal forests in Florida. The Apalachicola forest would gain about 8 000 acres, Ocala forest about 7 500 acres, and Osceola forest 167 acres.
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Florida
Washington
Apalachicola Forest
Ocala Forest
Osceola Forest
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