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It is especially difficult to propagate from its own cut- 
tings. ‘The growing shoots have avery dark color, which 
is peculiarly its own, and distinguishes it from others. 
It is unusually subject to blight in some parts of the 
country. In some sections it grows vigorously and bears 
abundantly, while in others it is a very moderate grower, 
and bears accordingly. 
4, CHINESE QUINCE (Cydonia Sinensis) is a variety 
cultivated for ornament. In the Southern States it is in 
favor for its fruit, which sometimes attains a weight of 
two anda half pounds. I have found the quality good 
for a preserve, though the grain isa little coarse. The 
tree grows to the hight of thirty feet or more. The fo- 
hage assumes a beautiful red tint in autumn. The 
flowers are rosy red, with a violet odor. It blooms in 
May. The fruit is very large, smooth, oblong-oval, and 
of a greenish yellow. The flesh is firm; and when pre- 
served turns to a beautiful pink. It ripens late, and 
keeps a long time in sound condition. 
This quince was taken to Holland at the close of the. 
last century, and to France in the beginning of this, 
and fruited in the Jardin du Roi in 1811. It proved 
hardy in Paris, but the season was short for its fruit to 
ripen well. It succeeds in the West Indies, and in the 
United States south of Maryland. To swell some cata- 
logues the Chinese quince trees have been called Hong 
Kong and Lutea. 
5. DE BourGEAUT is a late French sort, described as 
“Feathered trees,” and in appearance looks quite differ- 
ent from any other variety. 
6. FontenAy or NEw Upricut.—This derives its 
name from its upright form. It is slender and branching, 
and forms small, compact trees. The bark is very light 
green. Itscuttings root very readily. It isused for stocks. 
7. FuLter Quincr.—This new variety was discovered 
about twenty years ago by A. 8. Fuller, at Ridgewood, 
