A close view of heavy clusters of pale yellow grapefruit hanging among dark green citrus leaves and woody branches, printed with the card's own caption "Clusters of Grape Fruit, Florida." Citrus growing became a major Florida industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and views of laden grove branches were a popular promotional subject for the state's growers and railroads. The fruit shown is likely the pomelo-derived grapefruit that Florida growers commercialized in this period.
Narrow light border at edges; light corner and edge wear; caption printed vertically along the right edge.
No postmark or handwriting; unused divided-back card. Divided back with "Message May Be Written On This Side" / "Address Only On This Side" and a stamp box priced ONE CENT / TWO CENTS, typical of the divided-back era (after 1907). Imprint: The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, Me., made in Germany, no. 28285. Front is a full-bleed color halftone with no white border; light edge wear and slight corner rounding.
Cite this card
Clusters of grapefruit on the tree, Florida, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/clusters-of-grapefruit-on-the-tree-florida-circa-1910. Accessed October 24, 2026.
