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thermometer does not get lower than twenty degrees 

 above zero, they can be grown freely in the open air 

 without protection. It is hardly ever necessary to prune 

 the Fig, except to regulate its shape by cutting back any 

 extra strong shoots. In sections of the country such as 

 Maryland, West Virginia, or Delaware, where it may 

 require slight protection when grown in the open air, it 

 should be planted against a wall or fence, and trained 

 against it. On the approach of cold weather it should 

 be laid down and covered as recommended f9r hardy 

 grapes. When grown in tubs to be kept in cellars, 

 sheds, or greenhouse pits, they should be placed under 

 cover in this latitude early in November, kept as dry as 

 possible without shrivelling, and set out in the open air 

 again in May. The soil and general treatment for plants 

 grown in the open air in pots or tubs will be suitable for 

 them. There are numerous sorts in cultivation, from 

 which we select the following : 



White Genoa. Large, roundish, yellow skin ; flesh 

 reddish pink, excellent flavor. 



Brown Turkey. Pear shaped, average size, brown 

 skin ; flesh red, rich flavor. 



Early Violet. Skin brownish-red ; flesh reddish-crim- 

 son, delicious flavor ; fruit rather small. One of the 

 hardiest. 



Brown Ischia. Size large, skin yellowish-brown ; flesh 

 violet, sweet and luscious. Very prolific. 



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A few Quince trees should be planted in every garden 

 where there is any pretension to a collection of fruits. It 

 is a tree requiring but little attention, and for that reason 

 is often neglected, and very unsightly specimens are seen. 

 The tree is very ornamental in flower and fruit ; and by 



