Double Orange

Abstract

THE abnormality in a Maltese orange described in NATURE of April 7 (p. 534) would appear of common occurrence in the Queensland or South Australian fruit. A friend assures me that in a case recently received from Australia, 80 per cent. of the contents showed small oranges, more or less perfect, either embedded in the pulp or in the rind. The quality of the fruit I observed was in no way affected. It would, however, be interesting to obtain further testimony. Although the small oranges may not affect the commercial value of the fruit, their presence must be undesirable in the groves where perfection is sought.