136 quince — raspbekky. 



Therese Appert. 



A new variety raised by Andre Leroy, Angers, France. Tree 

 strong, vigorous, an abundant bearer. . 



Fruit medium, rather long pyriform to roundish' obovate pyriform, 

 a little obtuse ; skin deep yellow, partially netted, dotted, and patched 

 >vith I'usset, sometimes a shade of rich brownish red in the sun; stalk 

 short, a little inclined ; cavity small, often without ; calyx open ; basin 

 rather shallow, smooth ; flesh whitish yellow, half fine, juicy, melting, 

 sweet, slightly vinous ; very good. September. 



Sweet Quince. 



Origin said to be Chambersburg, Pa., many years since. Tree a 

 good grower and an abundant bearer. The fruit is less acid than other 

 kinds, keeps late, and cooks tender. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish oblate, angular or somewhat 

 ribbed; skin deep yellow; stalk short, set on a swollen projection in a 

 broad, shallow depression ; calyx open, with long, broad segments ; basin 

 large, deep, corrugated; flesh firm, deep yellow, with the same juice and 

 acid asti'iagency of the apple-quince, but much less of it. 



Herstine. 



This new raspberry originated with D. "W. Herstine, Branchtown, 

 Pa. The plant is said to be hardy, is very vigorous, and very })roduc- 

 tive, and is a promising market variety, except for carrying long dis- 

 tances I fear it will not be quite firm enough ; canes strong, erect ; 

 spines short, strong, scattering, gi-eenish white, slightly purple. 



Fruit large, roundish obtuse conical, bright scarlet ; flesh moderately 

 firm, juicy, sweet, rich, separates freely from the core. 



Narraganset. 



A new variety raised by John F. Jolls, of Providence, R. I., which 

 is said to be very large, very productive, and a promising variety for 

 market, being large and keeping in good condition for a long time ; the 

 berry is scarlet, of a conical form and fine flavor. We have not seen 

 the fruit. 



