:uo 



STATE liOAKI) OF AGRICULTURE 



No visitations have been discovered of the borers so frequently trouble- 

 some with the quince and the apple, which exemption may perhaps be 

 attributable to low branching and the consequent shading of the collars 

 of the trees, at which points such attacks are usually made, and probably 

 in part, to maintaining them in vigorous condition. 



The only troublesome insect has been the slug (Eriocampa cerasi), 

 which has been unusually persistent this season. Against this insect the 

 decoction of tobacco stems has proved thoroughly efiFective. It has 

 been applied from time to time as fresh colonies appeared. The first 

 application was made June 9, and the final one August 21. 



The crop of this fruit, this season, has been a comparatively light one. 



NOTES ON VARIETIES. 



B'or the reason that the partially tested varieties may be supposed not 

 to have fully manifested their peculiarities, the tabulation of these par- 

 ti 'lulars is deferred to await more perfect development. 



Alaska and Fuller have not yet received a sufficient trial here, but so far 

 they can scarcely be said to be promising. 



Angers and Bourgeat are vigorous, upright growers, but neither has yet 

 f raited here. 



Champion is vigorous, prolific and an early bearer, but does not always 

 fully mature within our seasons. 



Hong Kong, though planted here in 1888, has not yet even bloomed, 

 though it is apparently hardy here. 



Meech is a good grower, ripening rather late, Its value, compared with 

 several others may be regarded as doubtful. 



Missouri, Orange and Ilea are practically very nearly identical. 



Van Deman is a quite recent variety, not yet fruited here. 



Varieties, so far as fruited, vary somewhat in size, and perhaps slightly 

 in quality, as well as in season; but the old Orange or Apple quince can 

 8 jarcely yet be said to be even equaled in value for any purpose, unless, 

 possibly, by some of thoge not yet fully tested. 



