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Requirements April 1932 until June 1948

1. Name three different kinds of citrus fruit, and two varieties of each kind.

2. Tell what points should be taken into account in selecting a site for a citrus orchard. Select a site favorable for each purpose; tell why it is suitable.

3. Name three diseases of citrus fruit, and give directions for the control of each.

4. Name the serious citrus insect pests in his region; give directions for their control.

5. Prune a citrus tree properly and give the reasons for each step.

6. Spend a half day in a citrus grove. Study the trees, their condition as to vigor, cultural practices and crop prospects, then write a report of his observations.

7. Tell the difference between a seedling tree and a budded tree; which is used in planting citrus orchards and why?

8. Tell what time of the year citrus trees are budded in the nursery; the different kinds of root stock that are used in propagating citrus trees; what one or ones are preferred for his section and why.

9. Bud a seedling stock; then demonstrate and describe briefly the details as he has performed them.

10. Describe in considerable detail the operation of picking and grading of fruit in a citrus orchard. Tell what points require special care.

11.a. Describe a packing house in which citrus fruit is prepared for shipping. Trace the course of the fruit from the time it enters the packing house until it is packed in the car for shipment.

b. Make a written report on some of the practices he has observed in a citrus orchard or in a packing house, which seem to him to be faulty; state how these practices could, in his judgment, be improved and the results which would follow the adoption of the changes he suggests.

12. On a map of the United States, block in the states or section of states in which various citrus fruits are now successfully  grown such as grapefruit, oranges, limes and lemons.

OR

Comply with the 4H Club or Home Project requirements in the planting and management of citrus fruit trees as follows:

1. Own the number of trees required in the project.

2. Do all the work in the care and management of trees for one year.

3. Keep accurate record of costs, observations, results.

4. Exhibit products of citrus work as required by his county leader in charge.

5. Make a complete report at the end of season or year as required by leaders.

Requirements June 1948 until June 1953

1. Name three different kinds of citrus fruit, and two varieties of each kind.

2. Tell what points should be taken into account in selecting a site for a citrus orchard. Select a site favorable for each purpose; tell why it is suitable.

3. Name three diseases of citrus fruit, and give directions for the control of each.

4. Name the serious citrus insect pests in his region; give directions for their control.

5. Prune a citrus tree properly and give the reasons for each step.

6. Spend a half day in a citrus grove. Study the trees, their condition as to vigor, cultural practices and crop prospects, then write a report of his observations.

7. Tell the difference between a seedling tree and a budded tree; which is used in planting citrus orchards and why?

8. Tell what time of the year citrus trees are budded in the nursery; the different kinds of root stock that are used in propagating citrus trees; what one or ones are preferred for his section and why.

9. Bud a seedling stock; then demonstrate and describe briefly the details as he has performed them.

10. Describe in considerable detail the operation of picking and grading of fruit in a citrus orchard. Tell what points require special care.

11.a. Describe a packing house in which citrus fruit is prepared for shipping. Trace the course of the fruit from the time it enters the packing house until it is packed in the car for shipment.

b. Make a written report on some of the practices he has observed in a citrus orchard or in a packing house, which seem to him to be faulty; state how these practices could, in his judgment, be improved and the results which would follow the adoption of the changes he suggests.

12. On a map of the United States, block in the states or section of states in which various citrus fruits are now successfully  grown such as grapefruit, oranges, limes and lemons.

OR 

Comply with the 4H Club or Home Project requirements in the planting and management of citrus fruit trees.