OF MEDLARS. 205 



They are raised from seed, or by grafting ; those 

 who wish to keep the sorts true should propagate 

 them by grafting on their own stocks. 



The Medlar requires much the same sort of 

 treatment as the Quince-tree. Cut out all the 

 dead and cankery wood ; and, when they begin to 

 get stunted, head them down, and apply the Com- 

 position, as directed for Apple-trees. 



Medlars should hang upon the tree till they 

 begin to rot, as those who are fond of this fruit 

 never eat it till the pulp is quite soft. It may be 

 proper to observe here, that those who wish to 

 have their Medlars large and fine, must keep the 

 tree thin of wood. 



As many people are fond of the fruit of the 

 Medlar, I would recommend planting some trees 

 of the large Dutch sort in the kitchen garden ; 

 the other sorts may be planted in pleasure-grounds 

 and parks. 



There is a sort called the Nottingham Medlar, 

 which is very much esteemed by some for its sharp 

 and poignant taste. 



Medlars, as well as Quinces, should be planted 

 at a proper distance from Apple and Pear-trees. 



