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trict <strong>of</strong> Yatsushiro in the province <strong>of</strong> Higo<br />
is noted for the<br />
production <strong>of</strong> the frints, but the most celebrated place is the<br />
province <strong>of</strong> Kit. Some <strong>of</strong> the superior varieties <strong>of</strong> the orange<br />
family are as follows.<br />
230. b. Citrus, Jap. Yuko ; a variety <strong>of</strong> orange standing<br />
between Citrus nobilis, Lour., and C. medica limonum, Brandis.,<br />
in form, taste, and flavour. So it is harder than the mandarin<br />
orange. It is good to eat, although somewhat inferior to the<br />
preceding.<br />
230. C. Citrus, Jap. Ujukitsu ; the shape <strong>of</strong> this fruit<br />
is round or pointed with a yellow skin. It is juicy, but not very<br />
sweet unless it is preserved till summer.<br />
231. Citrus nobilis, L., var., Jap. Unshiu-mikan ; a<br />
variety oi sweet orange with large<br />
fruits <strong>of</strong> about 3 inches in<br />
diameter and 1 J inches in height. It has a thin skin, few seeds,<br />
and a rich sweet juice. It is the best Japanese orange. Lately<br />
large quantities <strong>of</strong> these oranges have been produced in the<br />
province <strong>of</strong> Kii. There are several varieties <strong>of</strong> this sort. One<br />
called Rifujin-kitsu in Kiushiu and Shikoku belongs also to this<br />
species.<br />
231. b. Citrus nobilis, L., var., Jap. Tomikan ; a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> the preceding with a thick warted skin and few seeds.<br />
It grows abundantly in the provinces <strong>of</strong> Mikawa and Owari, and<br />
also in other eastern parts. Though inferior in quality to the<br />
preceding, yet it is well fit for preservation.<br />
232. Citrus aurantium, L., var., sinense, Galisco.,<br />
Jap. Kunenbo ; an evergreen tree <strong>of</strong> the order Aurautiaceae,<br />
cultivated in warm provinces, being about 10 fts. high. It resem-<br />
bles the sweet orange in shape, but larger. In early summer it<br />
blooms fragrant white flowers, being succeeded by fruits which<br />
ripen in the following year. The fruit is about 2J inches in diameter<br />
with a thick rind and nice flavour. Though not very sweet,<br />
yet it is preservative.