FOR MARKET CULTIVATION ON PEAR. 



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Some pomologists complain of its slow growth and unhealthi- 

 ncss on the Quince ; but when properly treated, I have been abun- 

 dantly satisfied with its vigor and healthfulness. 



Fig. 68. 



The fruit is borne in clusters, the tree is very productive, thin- 

 ning being often necessary to prevent injury from over-bearing. 



