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Fruits of the Hawaiian Islands

Citrus medica var. limonum. ROUGH-SKIN LEMON.

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This variety is very hardy, bears profusely, and requires much more water than does the orange. Being a strong, vigorous grower, it forms an excellent stock upon which to graft the citrus varieties. The flower is white, with a reddish tint outside. The fruit is generally oval, and contains many seeds. The pale yellow skin is rough and warty. The pulp is coarse-grained and very juicy. It comes true to seed.

Plate XLIII.
Plate XLIII.

Plate XLIII.—Rough-skin Lemon. One half natural size.

G. P. W. Collection. Plate XLIV

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