Fruit production is expected to be less than that of a Florida nucellar Valencia. A physiological twig and branch dieback has been observed in young Midknight trees grown in Florida and likewise reported in South Africa and California. Daisy mandarin is a hybrid developed by the USDA in California. Daisy is a cross between Fortune and Fremont, two California varieties that are grown in the arid parts of the state. It has not been extensively planted in California nor is it grown in other citrus areas of the world.
Maturity is midseason in California, where it has been reported to alternate bear.
Nurserymen wanting budwood of either of these two new selections should place their order with the budwood office. The budwood office has recently sent out the annual scion grove tree registration statements. Registration fees need to be paid by the end of June for the new Certificate of Scion Grove Registration to be mailed prior to July 1, 1997. Scion trees that have not been tested for citrus tristeza virus will be placed in reserve status. To be in reserve status, the registration fees have to be paid on each tree.