The Quince in Western New York. 



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ed on page 622, shows that it may sometimes arise from the treat- 

 ment given the trees. 



The old Orange or Apple quince was of European origin, but 

 it is doubtful if the original strain or type is now in cultivation in 

 this country. 



Champion (Fig. 3). — Tree an upright grower, taller than the 

 Orange. Fruit large, distinctly pear-form, furrowed about the 

 top, generally remaining greenish-yellow upon the tree, conspicu- 

 ously covered with a floccose wool or fuzz. Late ; in some places 



4. — Rea {Rea's MantDioth). y^ nat size. 



it does not ripen well. It is the best keeper which I know. In 

 a comparative keeping test of the four varieties here considered, 

 which was made in an ordinary cellar, the Champion did not be- 

 gin to get soft and yellow until the middle of January, while the 

 other varieties were at that time showing signs of failing. 



The Champion is an American quince of recent origin. 



Rea, or Rea's Mammoth (Fig. 4). — Tree small, not over two- 

 thirds the size of the Orange at the same age. Fruit large to 

 very large, mostly abruptly pear-form, rich orange in color, the 

 surface very smooth, flesh of excellent quality. Ripens early, and 

 does not keep .so long as the Orange. 



