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BOX FOR TEMPLE ORANGES

WHEN introducing the Temple orange to the citrus growers of Florida, we quoted a leading fruit auction man, who had seen speci- mens of the fruit, as follows:

. “The head of perhaps the greatest fruit auction in the world, when ordi- nary Florida oranges were selling at from $2.75 to $3.50 a box, said he would guarantee $10 a box for Temples by the carload.”

The check and account sales herewith reproduced show that the first com- mercial shipment of Temple oranges was sold on the Boston auction for S27 a box. There could hardly be a stronger testimony to the splendid merits, of this wonderful new orange.

BUCKEYE NURSERIES

TAMPA, FLORIDA

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Sturdy specimens of Temple trees in Buckeye Nurseries

PREDICTS BIG SALE AND HIGH PRICES

Established 1892 Incorporated 1912

T. C. BOTTOM PRODUCE COMPANY Potatoes and Apples in Car Lots a Specialty 216-217 Produce Exchange Bldg.

Kansas City, Mo., May 1 5, 1Q20. Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: I received the sample of the Temple orange, showed

it to several fruit men, we opened it and it is certainly a wonderful orange, very heavy in weight, and with a flavor that is delicious. The fruit men here were very enthusiastic over it, and predict a big sale on these oranges and at a high price.

I think it is a capital idea to have the little trade mark stamp to put on each orange. Mr. Wilson, the man in charge of my. grove, states that the Temple trees are doing fine, and I feel sure that I will have a grove one of these days that I shall be proud of.

Yours truly,

T. C. Bottom.

A WONDERFUL FUTURE BEFORE IT

SACO-LOWELL SHOPS Textile Machinery

Boston, Mass:, March 3, 1920. Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: I take this opportunity of expressing my thanks

for the privilege of seeing the Temple orange tree at Winter Park a few days ago.

I was much impressed with the beauty of the orange, its color, size, and general regal appearance.

It seems to me that this orange has a wonderful future before it, and I congratulate you upon the success you have had and are likely to have with it.

Yours very truly, •

[Signed] F. J. FIale.

Block of Temple trel ii|

An Unprecedented of the Tenp

OUR KNOWLEDGE of the merits of the Temple fa orange and our faith in the benefits to the citrus tl industry from its introduction combined to cause us! tf to anticipate a tremendous demand for trees and /bur in production plans were made accordingly. ji

Now we must admit that we had no adequate idea of the| w popularity of the Temple, and that the call for trees has ai far exceeded our expectations. We are propagating and q producing trees by the hundreds of thousands but so far the demand has been away in advance of our output and at ti this date it is steadily increasing. q

All Buckeye trees must conform to the standards of a excellence that we have been forty years in establishing, ii Our production always will be limited to the quantities that p we can grow with complete assurance as to the quality, o While we want to supply Temple trees to all our friends who w desire to plant them, we will not take any chances of in- p ferior specimens in order to give the required output.

So we are putting on the market Temple trees only so t

Tampa, Florida, Nov. 1, 1920.

Established 1880.

BUCKEYE

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fast as we can under the methods we consider essential for the maintenance of Buckeye quality. The enforcement of this policy means that in some cases persons desiring to make large plantings of the Temple may have to wait a year or two for part of the trees. But it will mean also that when the trees are delivered, they will have all the vigor and healthfulness of the trees that have made Buckeye quality a household word throughout the citrus belt.

Orders for Temple trees must be fdled in the same rota- tion as received by us, except in that we may limit the quantities supplied for large plantings that more may be available for operations of average size. We are now mak- ing bookings for extensive groves subject to shipment in part two or three years hence. So far as possible, smaller orders will be filled more promptly, to assist in giving a wide distribution to the new variety. However, the prompt placing of orders is essential and we urge that you lose no time in advising us of your wants in the way of Temple trees, that we may give them due consideration.

NURSERIES

xclusively Citrus Nurseries in the World

“Close up” of growing Temple trees in nursery rows

TRANSCENDS ALL EXPECTATIONS

BILTMORE ESTATE

Office oj Superintendent

Biltmore, N. C., May 8, 1920.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: It was very kind and considerate of you to send us a sample of the Temple orange, which arrived last evening in perfect condition. It was a beautiful specimen, the first we have seen of this remarkable variety, which transcends all of our ideas and expecta- tions, although we were expecting much and had planted a hundred trees in faith of the indorsements of yourselves and others.

The high, glowing color of this orange, its distinctive appearance, extreme weight, juiciness and tenderness of flesh, make a combina- tion of qualities surpassing all former standards of excellence. We will plan to plant more of the Temple orange — it’s a winner !

Truly yours,

Biltmore Nursery, [Signed] C. D. Beadle.

WILL OUTSELL ANY OTHER ORANGE

G. B. HOUGHTON & CO.

47 Commercial Street

Boston, Mass., July 16, 1920.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: The Temple orange handed to us by Mr. Frank L. Ripley of H. Harris & Co., Boston, Mass., was the finest flavored orange ever eaten by us and we’ve been heavy orange dealers for thirty-one years.

The Temple orange has a distinctive color that attracts the eye — a color that will make it outsell any orange on the market — a color that will not only get the trade — but will get the price.

In our Opinion — the Temple orange is the finest orange on earth.

Very truly yours,

[Signed] G. B. Houghton & Co.

Block of Temple trees in one of our Nurseries

An Unprecedented Demand for Trees of the Temple Orange

OUR KNOWLEDGE of the merits of the Temple orange and our faitli in the benefits to the citrus industry from its introduction combined to cause us to anticipate a tremendous demand for trees and our production plans were made accordingly.

Now we must admit that we had no adequate idea of the popularity of the Temple, and that the call for trees has far exceeded our expectations. We are propagating and producing trees by the hundreds of thousands but so far the demand has been away in advance of our output and at this date it is steadily increasing.

All Buckeye trees must conform to the standards of excellence that we have been forty years in establishing. Our production always will be limited to the quantities that we can grow with complete assurance as to the quality. While we want to supply Temple trees to all our friends who desire to plant them, we will not take any chances of in- ferior specimens in order to give the required output.

So we are putting on the market Temple trees only so

Orders for Temple trees must be filled in the same rota- tion as received by us, except in that we may limit the quantities supplied for large plantings that more may be available for operations of average size. We are now mak- ing bookings for extensive groves subject to shipment in part two or three years hence. So far as possible, smaller orders will be filled more promptly, to assist in giving a wide distribution to the new variety. However, the prompt placing of orders is essential and we urge that you lose no time in advising us of your wants in the way of Temple trees, that we may give them due consideration.

BUCKEYE NURSERIES

Established 1880. Largest Exclusively Citrus Nurseries in the World

TRANSCENDS ALL EXPECTATIONS

IIILTMOKL ESTATE

Bilunorc, N. C, A fay #. iqjo.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: II was very kind und considerate of you to wml tin a sample of the Temple orange, which arrived liut etching in perfect condition. It was a beautiful specimen, the first we have wen of tin-, remarkable variety, which transcends all of our ideas and expecta- tions, although we were expecting much and had planted a hundred trees in faith of the indorsements of yourselves anti others.

extreme weight, juiciness and tenderness of llesh, tion of tpinliiirs surpassing all former standards • will plan to plant more of the Temple orange it**

Truly yours,

(Signed | 1

WILL OUTSELL ANY OTHER ORANGE

G. B. HOUGHTON * a).

47 Cummrmil Stint

^ Boston, Mam.. Jul\ Hi. *0*».

Gentlemen: The Temple orange handed to us by Mr. Frank I Ripley of II. Harris A (in.. Boston, Mass., was the finest llnvoi, orange ever eaten by us and we've been heavy orange dealers l<

The Temple orange has a disfinrfirc color that attract* the eye a color that will make it uulsell any ornngc on the market - a col that will not only get the trade — but will get the price.

In our opinion — the Temple orange is the finest orange on cart

PREDICTS BIG SALE AND HIGH PRICES

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T. C. BOTTOM PRODUCE COMPANY a 1 6-ar/ Produce I-xuIuiiikv Bldg."

Kansas City, Mo., May iy, trjao. BuckI’.vk Nuhhuuiuh, Tampa, Fla,

Gvnllun\ei\: I received the sample of the Temple orange, allowed

it to .several Iruit men, we opened it and it m certainly a wonderful orange, very heavy in weight, and with a Havoc that is delicious. The fruit men here were very enthusiastic over it, and predict a big sale on these oranges and at a high price.

I think it is a capital idea to have the little trade mark stamp to put on each orange. Mr. Wilson, the man in charge of my grove, stales that the Temple trees are doing line, and I feel sure that I will have a grove one of these days that I shall be proud of.

Yours truly,

T. C. Bottom.

A WONDERFUL FUTURE BEFORE IT

SACO-LOWELL SI IOPS

Boston, Mass., March ,\ ;yjo. Bhckkvk NuRgnuiRfi, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: I take this opportunity or expressing my thanks lor the privilege of seeing the Temple orange tree at Winter Park a

I was much impressed with the beauty of the orange, its color,

It seems to me that this orange has a wonderful future before it, and I congratulate you upon the success you have had and are likely to have with it.

Yours very truly,

ISigncdl F. .1. 1 I ale.

Three-year-old Temple tree in our Groves at Winter Haven

Some Recent Expressions of Growers as to the Temple

Another three-year Temple tree — midsummer picture. Note fruit

BEYOND COMPARISON IN GOOD QUALITY

M. G. Kains, Horticultural Consultant, Nursery Representative, Lecturer L. S. Kains, Superintendent ATLANTA FRUIT FARM Pomona, N. Y.

M. G. Kains & Son, Proprietors

Pomona, N Y., May 23, 1920.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: The Temple oranges arrived in prime condition. I have never eaten any orange that compares with it in juiciness, flavor, or in any other way of goodness. It has so favorably impressed me that I would like to know if you sell cases direct by express to northern families.

Among my clients are several wealthy men whom I am endeavor- ing to supply with choicest varieties of fruit trees for their home orchards. It has occurred to me that perhaps some of them might like to buy the Temple orange either direct from you or from your New York agent, if you have one. I will gladly call their attention to you and the orange, giving them the name of your firm or your agent and recommend to them a trial order, or I will give you their addresses on the sole condition that if you circularize them you will mention that I have given you their names, because you see I want them to know that I recommend the fruit on its merits.

Yours very truly, [Signed]- M. G. Kains.

THE DEEP RED COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL

HARDWICK & MAGEE COMPANY

Manufacturers of Rugs and Carpets

Philadelphia, Pa., May 15, 1920. Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: I received the samples of Temple orange. The color is high, it peels freely, segments part easily and the flavor is fine. The shape is more like the King than the round orange.

One of our people said the deep red color is beautiful and we could use this shade in our rugs.

I thank you for this sample and wish you abundant success in your propagation of this fine variety. Yours very truly,

[Signed] John Kendig.

IN A CLASS BY ITSELF

THE GULF FERTILIZER COMPANY

Tampa, Fla., Feb. 5, 1920.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: Today was an eye-opener with me in the way of citrus fruits. Seeing the parent tree now loaded with fruit of pigeon- blood color and flavor of the best, puts the Temple in a class by itself.

I am sure there is a great future in store for the Temple. It has not only come to stay, but it will be the leader of citrus fruits in the United States. Yours respectfully,

The Gulf Fertilizer Co., [Signed] L. R. Woods, President.

THE TEMPLE IS CERTAINLY FINE

FLORIDA RANCH & DAIRY CORPORATION (Curtiss-Bright Ranch)

Miami, Fla., May 7, 1920.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: Today we received a sample of the Temple orange, which certainly was fine. Many thanks.

We would appreciate very much, if you would send a sample to our two directors, as we are sure they would like to test an orange of the kind we have planted on our ranch. Yours truly,

Curtiss-Bright Ranch,

[Signed] James H. Bright.

SURPASSES IN FLAVOR AND QUALITY

CARLO BONARDI G. ORSI

BONARDI, ORSI & CO.

Wholesale Dealers Foreign and Domestic Fruits

Telephone, 1359 Richmond 110-112 Commercial Street

Boston, Mass., June 16, 1920.

Buckeye Nurseries, Tampa, Fla.

Gentlemen: We have sampled the famous Temple orange and

have no hesitancy in declaring it to surpass in flavor and quality any orange we had heretofore tasted. Yours truly,

[Signed] Bonardi, Orsi & Co.