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Tie peax (P. communis) is a native of Europe and was used 

 by the ancient inhabitants. The quince (P. cydonia) is a native 

 of Asia and was well known tO' the ancient Greeks and Eomans. 

 Both of these fruits are very generally grown throughout the 

 north temperate zone. 



The various species of American hawthorns {Crataegus) and 

 of .Tune berries (Amelnnrhicr) belong to this sub-family. 



■ Fig. 188. — Orchard production. 



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SuVFamily — Prwnece (Peaches, Plums, Cherries), 

 superior; pistil solitary; fruit a drupe (Pigs. 186, 187). 



This includes the niany varieties of the common peach 

 (Prurms persia), which is of very ancient origin and is a native 

 of Persia, x)r China or probably of both. It is one of the most 

 valuable fruits grown in America. This sub-family also includes 

 the almond (AmygdaliLS or Prunus) (P. communis and P. 

 nana) ; the apricot (P- armeniaca) ; the many species and varie- 

 ties of both European and American plums, and the many species 

 and varieties of European and American cherries (Pig. 188). 



