QUIKCE — CHERRY. 



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There are numerous sorts in cultivation from which we 

 select the following : 



Wliite Genoa. — Large roundish, yellow skin ; flesh red- 

 ish-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. 



QUINCE. 



A few Quince trees should be planted m 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 a 

 little attention to pruning, a handsome head may be 

 formed, though equally luxuriant crops are seen on 

 trees that have been untouched for years. They may be 

 planted eight or ten feet apart. In varieties the kind in 

 most general use is the 



Apple-shaped or Orange. — A large round variety, 

 bright golden-yellow. 



Pear-shaped is larger, color greenish -yellow, and its 

 shape being more pear-like, readily distinguishes it from 

 the other and better variety. 



Bea's Seedling. — A variety not very abundant as yet, 

 is the largest and finest of all. 



CHERRY. 



The Cherry-tree begins to bear usually in two or three 

 years after planting trees of the size sold at the nurseries, 



