Dr. James P. DePass Citrus Grove
2011
Located next to the Rogers Building and Ruth's Rose Garden, the Dr. James P. DePass Grove was specially created so that it reflects the layout of modern commercial groves. For students majoring in Citrus and Horticultural Studies, this grove provides the opportunity to practice skills such as pest and disease management, grove management, and post-harvest practices. In addition, the grove contains both modern and historical citrus varieties for students to learn about. The Dr. James P. DePass Grove was given by alumna Lamar Louise Curry (Class of 1927) in honor of her grandfather Dr. James Perryman DePass, who was a Methodist Minister and head of the University of Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in Lake City from 1890 to 1893.
