322 HISTORY OF FRUITS. 



keep the stem free from suckers, and to cut all branches 

 that rub each other. 



It was formerly much more in use in this country than 

 at present. Coles says, " Marmalade of quinces is tooth- 

 some, as well as wholsome, and therefore I cannot blame 

 such gentlemen which are seldom without it in their 

 closets," 



