anted in the greatest
quantity.

[Illustration: Spray of Orange Blossom.]

In mandarins, all kinds do remarkably well, and I never saw this fruit
produced to greater perfection in any part of the world than it is in
Queensland. The varieties most commonly grown are: The Emperor or
Canton, the Scarlet or Scarlet Emperor, Thorny or Tangerine, and Beauty
of Glen Retreat, though there are many types of seedlings in addition to
these well-known sorts. The grape fruit which is now so popular in
America does well, but, so far, has not taken on in our markets. Citrons
grow practically wild, and produce good fruit, for which there is a
limited demand for peel. Their cultivation could be extended with ease
were there a better demand for peel. The Seville Orange, which is used
for the manufacture of marmalade, is an exceptionally hardy and prolific
tree, and, were it required, we could easily grow enough of this fruit
to supply the world. Lemons do best inland, or at an elevation of some
2,000 feet above sea-level, as this fruit is apt to become too coarse in
the skin when grown in a humid climate. In suitable localities very good
fruit can be grown, which compares very favourably with the European or
American grown fruit.

The lime does well in the more humid districts, taking the place of the
lemon, and one variety--the Tahiti--has proved itself to be a heavy and
regular bearer. The West Indian lime, from which the lime juice of
commerce is made, is very easily grown, particularly in the more
tropical parts, where it is often met with growing in an entirely
uncultivated condition, and bearing heavy crops of fruit. Kumquats are
easily grown, and are heavy bearers, and all the different types of
pomelos or shaddocks do well. Seedlings of the latter are very hardy, as
they are deep-rooted plants that stand dry weather well and are,
consequently, not liable to injury during dry spells. There is very
little demand for the fruit, but I am of opinion that the seedlings will
prove to be of value as stocks on which to work our best kinds of
oranges.

The culture of all kinds of citrus fruits, when grown in suitable soil,
is by no means difficult, as it consists mainly of keeping the land well
stirred and keeping down all weed growth during dry spells, the keeping
of the trees well pruned out in the centre, and the keeping in check of
all diseases, both insect and fungus. Although citrus fruits are subject
to many pests, they are for