CALENDAR OF FLOWERING 



Cydonia japonica 



(JajHi/icxc Quince) also known as Pyrux Japonica. 

 is one of the most beautiful deciduous shrubs that 

 flower during the early part of the year. When trained 

 against a south wall, in which position we usually see 

 it, it will often have begun to expand its blossoms in 

 January, and will continue to do so till June. But it 

 can also be grown as a bush in the open, or as an 

 ornamental hedge, in which position it is truly lovely 

 when the whole length of it is one mass of bloom. It 

 will grow to a height of about 6 ft., and the blossoms 

 in the type are red, but there are several other kinds 

 varying in shades of colour from white to intense 

 crimson. It prefers a rich moist soil that is not too 

 heavy, and can be grown from cuttings or layers. 

 When grafted on to the Hawthorn or Common 

 Quince, too, it can be trained into a lovely tree. Some 

 of the best varieties are :- 



Cydonia cardinalis, intense crimson in colour. 

 Cydonia nivalis major, pure white. 



Cydonia princcps, brilliant scarlet which makes a 

 lovely picture when grown among such bushes as 

 sweet-briars. 



Cydonia umbilicata rosea, deep cerise. 



