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FRUIT GARDEN COMPANION. 



2. Oblong, or Pear Quince (Oblonga). 

 This fruit is pear shaped, lengthened at the base. 

 Leaves oblong ovate. 



3. Portugal Quince (Lusitanica) . 

 This fruit is of a variable form, sometimes pear- 

 shaped ; very juicy and astringent : it is highly es- 

 teemed. London states that it is rather a shy 

 bearer. Leaves obovate, woolly above. 



DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF GRAPES, 



In giving a descriptive list of grapes, I have con" 

 fined it to six varieties which I hope will combine 

 all the qualities requisite for a small collection. I 

 have been careful to select those which are good 

 bearers and which possess other desirable qualities. 



1. White Sweetwater. 

 The white sweetwater is a hardy growing vine, 

 and generally a good bearer in the vinery. In fa- 

 vorable seasons it bears very good crops of fruit in 

 open culture. The wood is hardy, short jointed, 

 follicles of a dark green ; inclined to a purple on the 

 stalks : bunches large, long, well shouldered : the 

 berries of a moderate size : round : of a greenish 

 yellow when partly ripe ; when fully ripe, of a yel- 

 low amber : the flower rich and juicy. The best 

 earlv forcing grape on the list. 



