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The Symmetrical Type of Cactus Fruit

Many varieties of cactus have fruit that is almost perfectly oval in form. This is an excellent trait in a fruit intended for shipping. The cactus pear has other qualities that make it a good shipping fruit, as repeated tests have shown.

This image is from: Luther Burbank: his methods and discoveries and their practical application. Volume 6 Chapter 7