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