J. T. Lovett Co. — Quinces — Mulberries. 



MEECH'S PB01.IFIC.-TMs valuable new quince possesses merits that render it in every way a 



most desirable variety both as regards 

 the trees and their fruit. It is remark- 

 able for Its early and regular bearing, 

 and for wonderful productiveness, 

 sometimes bearing when only two years 

 old and afterwards so abundantly that 

 a vigorous thinning of the fruit is re- 

 quired to prevent injury from overbear- 

 ing. The fruit also is remarkable for 

 its fine form and color, high fragrance 

 ' and flavor. It is shaped like a hand- 

 some pear with a smooth, fine skin of 

 a bright orange yellow, and quite large, 

 averaging under good culture 8 to 10 

 ounces each. Flesh of the most delight- 

 ful fragrance and delicious flavor; a 

 basket of this fruit,fully ripe,perfuming 

 a large room with its delicate aroma. Its 

 cooking qualities are unsurpassed. It is 

 admirably adapted to. making marma- 

 lade from the tenderness of its pulp; 

 and by reason of its excellent flavor it 

 makes the most delicious jeUy. Its 

 rich flavor is so strong that many per- 

 sons are better pleased to reduce it by 

 adding apples in equal quantity. Its 

 beauty of form and color, and holding 

 well its leaves until late in autumn renders the tree an attractive ornament to the home grounds. It 

 ripens later than the Orange Quincp and earlier than Rea's Mammoth, Champion and other leading sorts. 

 lstc.,2to3ft.,ea., 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. Extra 3 to 4 ft., ea., 35c: doz., $3.50; 100. S20.00. Small, ea, 15c; 

 doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



Orange,— The well-known and popular sort 

 sometimes known as the Apple Quince. Large, of a 

 rich golden yellow, and of fine quality. When prop- 

 erly grown it is both productive and profitable. Sea- 

 son quite early. 1st c, ea., 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, 

 $15.00. Extra, ea., 35c; doz., $3.50; 100, $20.00. 

 SmaU, ea., 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



Rea>8 Mammotli,— A seedlingof the Orange 

 Quince, very much larger and a great improvement 

 upon it. A strong grower and under good cultiva- 

 tion, productive. A popular variety with many 

 growers. 1st. c, ea., 35c; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 

 Extra, ea., 50c; doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. Small, ea., 

 25c; doz., $2.50; 



MULBERRIES. 



Downing's Mulberry.— It is surprising that ihis nobie tree is not more generally planted than 



It is, when we consider its value as a shade tree for 

 the lawn or around the house and the abundance of 

 its sweet berry-like fruit. This is the finest variety 

 of mulberry yet introduced, and Its rapid growth, 

 profusion of foliage of such deep verdure and dense 

 shade should give it popularity. It is a charming 

 ing tree with a shapely and compact habit and form; 

 long- Lived, and its wood is very durable. The fruit 

 is very abundant, of the shape shown in the illus- 

 tration and of about the diameter of blackberries. 

 It is sweet, delicious and refreshing and is borne 

 from July until late in autumn. It is free from the 

 mawkish, cloying sweetness of other mulberries 

 and is really very good. Poultry are particularly 

 fond of it and eat it greedily. We regard it as 

 especially desirable for planting in grounds of only 

 limited extent, such as the village door yard,where 

 but one or two shade trees are grown. For this 

 pmTpose it is not excelled by any other tree and no 

 one will regret planting it. 50c, each. 



Russian(M. Siberica).— Hardy, rapid-growing 

 timber tree of value; useful in silk culture. Fruit small and of little value. Especially hardy along 

 the seashore and in the Northwest. For those who live in the cold North, it will prove a desirable ac- 

 quisition to the number of trees suited to the lawn, having endured vrithout harm a winter tempera* 

 tare of 40 degrees below zero. 6 to 8 ft., ea., 26c; doz., $2.50; 100, gl2.00. 



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