The Belgick, or, Netherlandish hesperides that is, the management, ordering, and use of the limon and orange trees, fitted to the nature and climate of the Netherlands / by S. Commelyn ; made English by G.V.N.

CHAP. XXVII.

Of the Difference in the Or∣dering of the Limon and Orange Tree.

BEfore we proceed to the com∣mon Ordering, I thought fit to shew here the Difference between the Raising, Propagating, and Nourishing of the Limon and Orange Tree; it hath its begin∣ning hence.

First, That the Limon Tree is found less hardy to endure the In∣juries and Cold of our sharp and harsh Air, than the Orange Tree, because the Wood is softer, and not so firm and close by much:

There is also a Difference among the sorts of Limons.

For there are none which can better endure the Miseries and Hardships of our Climate, then those we have described by the Name of common white Limons; the Adam's Apple, called the black Limon, wherefore they are most beloved by our Affectors of this part of Husbandry, raised and propagated.

* 1.1But we have shewed that yet more sorts of Limon Trees may be brought to Fertility, as the De∣scription heretofore given doth Demonstrate. Further, The Managing and Ordering is one and the same; besides that the Trees which bear sweet Fruits, require a place which stands well to the Sun, that the Apples may thereby come to a better Con∣coction, and more pleasant Tast,

which shall not be, if we do the contrary.

Secondly, Is yet this, that we in Propagating use none, but the Seed of the Orange Tree, because it can better endure the Cold of these Countries, as is said before.

Even in Italy are the Seeds of Limons seldom Sown, because of their tenderness and weakness: For all Limons, which do readily take in the Orange Stock by Ino∣culation, are Fruitful, and more hardy against the Cold, and all o∣ther Injuries, then if they were Grafted on their own Stocks.

Notes

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  Above 1. Book •• Chap. 7. & v. 15.