CITRUS FRUIT.

Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 134, 9 June 1925, Page 12

CITRUS FRUIT.

A NEGLECTED INDUSTRY. "AUCKLAND GRAPEFRUIT." Citius fruit growing in the Auckland province was fully discussed at the annual meeting of the local branch of the New Zealand Institute of Horticulture yesterday afternoon, when members stressed the desirability of developing the industry. The report of the outgoing executive committee showed that work in the matter of citrus bud selection had been carried out, while the subtropical side of horticulture would soon be developed. The potentialities possessed by that branch of horticulture I were not widely known. I Outlining the industry, Mr. H. S. Iszard said the citrus and subtropical I fruit would do well in the province. ' The need of careful bud selection was very acute and the whole matter needed consideration on scientific lines. The Dominion secretary. Mr. G. A. Green, said that Aucklnnd was preeminently suited to the growing of the fruit. Local oranges could be kept in good condition for six or eight weeks after the last of the Sydney crope. Thus, when prices were high, control of the market would be obtained. The industry would be well represented at the New Zealand Exhibition at Duncdin at the end of the present year. The association had arranged for a special display, in which the local branch intended making a good showing, when exhibits would be staged and lectures given.

Mr. W. S. Hill mentioned that ilr. George Fowlds had suggested that a small consignment of the fruit be sent Home, the object being to discover what price it would fetch on the English markets.

After further discussion, it was decided, on the recommendation of Mr. Hill, that the incoming executive committee specialise in devoting its energies aim encouragement to all branches of the citrus fruit industry hi the Auckland province.

Mr. George Fowlde' suggestion to send a trial shipment of citrus overseas was heartily endorsed, and the suggestion passed on to the Auckland Citrus Growers' Association for that body's consideration.

Following a discussion on the naming of the "Poorman" orange, which it is stated, will shortly he" placed on the Auckland markets, it was decided to notify the Citrus Growers' Association that the institute favour the alteration of the name of the fruit to "Auckland grapefruit." and that the matter of the correct name be referred to the Dominion council.