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2 credits across 1 variety · A. L. Duncan
Hodgson (1967) states that Duncan was the introducer and that the cultivar was not named and introduced until about 1892. The chapter does not substantiate the additional claim that he promoted the cultivar to growers.
Hodgson (1967) reports that Duncan was introduced about 1892 by A. L. Duncan of nearby Dunedin. He describes Duncan as Florida’s standard of grapefruit excellence and reports its use in some early Florida citrus breeding. The account does not establish an exact distribution date.
Florida, United States
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Hodgson reports that Duncan was named for A. L. Duncan of nearby Dunedin. This records him as the namesake; the cited account does not identify who performed the naming.
Hodgson (1967) reports that the Duncan grapefruit was not named until about 1892 and was named for A. L. Duncan of nearby Dunedin. This account identifies the person for whom the cultivar was named, but does not establish who formally selected or named it.
Florida, United States