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THE QUINCE ' 



The Quince requires a deep, rich 

 soil, not necessarily moist. Downing says 

 "a rich mellow, deep soil even if quite dry," 

 suits it admirably. This tree, however, will 

 bear a moister soil than most other fruit trees. 



Distance. Quince trees should be set about 

 eight or ten feet apart. 



Cultivation. This is the same as for the 

 apple and pear, 



Insects. The Quince-borer has the same 

 habits as that of the apple ; and yields to the 

 same preventives and destructives. 



Blight. When a blight appears on the 

 quince similar to the Pear Blight, employ 

 the preventives and remedies as for the pear. 

 See Chapter on The Pear. 



Uses. The Quince is a Kitchen fruit, used 

 for preserving, sauces, &c. 



Varieties. There are two varieties gene- 





