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Show New Hardy Dwarf Lemon. Introduction of a hardy dwarf lemon from China may result In extending tho sone In which lemons can be commercially com-mercially cultivated In this country, officials of the United Slates Department Depart-ment of Agriculture here believe. The promising oriental citrus fruit was sent to this country In 1008 by Frank N. Meyer, explorer for the bureau of plant Industry. It was considered at that time that It might prove of value for house culture In the United States. The new lemon has, however, outgrown the earlier expectations. Tests In various parts of the country have shown that this Chinese dwarf Is not only valuable as a house plant, but that It Is much hardier than the commercial varieties of lemons now grown. Its fruit Is also of excellent quality. Science Service. |