THE QUINCE. 379 



rounds up its form and brings it to a symmetrical shape. In that 

 condition it is an ornamental tree when in blossom or fruit, and the 

 fruit is more regularly distributed over the tree. The kinds are the 

 apple shaped or orange, a round variety of a golden yellow color. 

 Pear shaped, of a greenish yellow color, is larger than the former, and 

 is considered to be better flavored when used in preserves. The 

 Champion is a popular new variety, which ripens later than either of 

 the others. The quince does best upon a low marsh soil, and when 

 well grown is a very profitable market fruit. The trees, or rather 

 bushes, being small and dwarf, may be planted ten feet apart. 



