THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. /. 



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QUINCES. 



Plant 10 feet apart each way; 4^5 per acre. Small 



\ FULLER. 



FULLER, reduced one-half. 

 Undoubtedly the best of all quinces yet introduced, 

 and not alone on account of its nia^jnificent fruit, but 

 also for the hardiness, reliabilit}^ and healthfulness of 

 the tree. The quince is a showy tree, in both flower 

 and fruit, and the Fuller will be especially valuable to 



tre^s by mail at each and dozen rates, if desired. 



plant for ornament on account of its exceptionally fine, 

 handsome fruit, which is large to very large, distinctly 

 pyriform, often with a very abrupt and small neck; 

 the surface somewhat ridged; the sldn assuming a rich 

 golden yellow color early in the season ; calyx set in a 

 deep, wide basin; flesh remarkably tender and well 

 flavored. It is named for Mr. Andrew S. Fuller, from 

 whom w^e purchased it, and the original trees are such 

 heavj" bearers that the limbs have to be supported to 

 prevent them from breaking. The tree is a strong 

 grower, and has the largest, smoothest, cleanest foliage 

 we have ever seen upon a quince, which remaiiis upon 

 the tree in full vi^^cr until the fruit is fully mature. It 

 is the only quince that has proved an entire success at 

 Monmouth. {See illustration). 1st c, ea., 75c; 3 for 

 >=2.00; doz., sr.OO. 



Champion. The finest late sort. Tree extremely 

 hai'd}', of stout, rugged upright growth. A profuse 

 and regular beare:-; fruit large, obovate-pyriform in 

 ' shape and of a lively yellow color, rendering it very 

 showy and handsome. Ripens about tv/o weeks latei* 

 than Orange and will keep until Christmas. 1st c, ea., 

 25c; doz., §2.C0; 100, 815.00. Small, ea., 15c; doz., 01.50. 



Orange. The well-lmowTi and popular sort sometimes 

 known as the Apple Quince. Large; of a rich golden 

 yellow, and of fine quality. When properly grown it 

 is both productive and profitable. Early. 1st c, ea., 

 25c'; doz., $3.50; 103. A15.0J. Small, ea., 1.5c; doz., $1.50. 



Idea's IMammotli. A seedling of the Orange Quince, 

 very much larger and, all points considered, an im- 

 pi-ovement upon it. A strong grower and under good 

 cultivation, productive. 1st c, ea., 3.5c; doz., $3.50; 

 101, .$20.00. Small, ea., 20e; doz., .$2.00. 



' PAWPAW. 



Northern Banana or Custard Apple. 



Fruit three to four inches 

 long, of the shape sho-mi in 

 the illustration, and of a 

 yellowish color, resembling 

 in general appearance and 

 consiste ncy of flesh, the 

 banana and is borne upon 

 a small tree. Like the ba- 

 nana the fruit is palatable 

 only to those who have ac- 

 quired a taste for it, and by 

 such it is highly esteemed. 

 The pulp of the fruit re- 

 sembles egg custard in con- 

 sistency and appearance. 

 It has the same creamy 

 feeling in the mouth and its flavor unites the taste of 

 eggs, cream, sugar ami spices. The Pawpaw is entii'ely 

 distinct in character from any other fruit of a te;n])e! - 

 ate climate and would doubtless find a read}^ market 

 were the public sufficiently familiar with it and a liking 

 for it acquired. The plant is entirely hardy, and co)nes 

 into bearing when young. Its blossoms are carious, 

 pretty and interesting. The plants or youn^- trees are 

 peculiar in the fact that after tiansplanting the}- do 

 not start to grow readily, often remaining apparently 

 dormant for many months, but with proper care they 

 start eventually and make a good growth. 3 to 4 ft., 

 ea., 2.5c; 3 for GOc; doz.. $2.00. (Smaller by mail at 

 same prices). 



PERSIMMON. 



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Large -fruited American. The Persiumion is attracting 

 considerable attention as a fruit promisin;, much use- 

 fulness an I it will undoubtedly become a profitable 

 fruit for market growing when improved kinds are in- 

 troduced. The trees are regular and abundant bearers 

 and entirely hardy. The ripe fruit is richer and more 

 palatable trau the fig, and is excellent for drying. The 

 Large-fruited American is the best variety we have 

 yet seen. Its fruit is of large size, bright orange-yellow, 

 flesh firm and meaty, and of high q lality. The fruit 

 of the Persimmon is exceedingly astringent until rend- 

 ered sweet and palatable by frost. We advise our 

 patrons to surely plant a tree or two of this variety. 

 1 to 5 ft., ea.. 2.jc; 3 for 60c; doz.. $2.00. Small, ea., 

 1.5c; 3 for 35c; doz., $1.00 {by mail, if desired). 



