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Kumquat, and Trifoliata

THE HE Citron (C. medica) is the heavy-weight of the whole Citrus family, although some varieties are no larger than certain Shaddocks or Pomelos. Readers of recipes sometimes confuse this, the true Citron, with the Citron Melon (Pie Melon) which is frequently carelessly mentioned as "the Citron" without the word "melon" attached, but it bears not only no relation but merely the slightest, most superficial resemblance. It is edible (the true Citron) only when cooked-preserved in some formbut it then has very great food value. It contains more protein than most fruits, fresh or dried, and also riches of carbohydrates and energy.

It is usually candied, or preserved in syrup in bulk (halves or quarters) and used, chopped, in cakes or puddings, but may be varied by combination of the preserve or by the use of the syrup for various purposes.