14S TREATISE ON THE CULTURE, &e. 



branches have been cut or broken off ; applying the Compo- 

 fition as for Apple-trees. 



Qviince-tiees are very apt to have rough bark, and to be 

 bark-bound : in that cafe, it will be neceffary to fhave off the 

 rough bark with a draw-knife, and to fcarify them when 

 bark-bound ; then brufh them over with the Compofrtion, as 

 hereafter directed. 



I would, however, advife to plant Quince-trees at a proper 

 diftance from Apples and Pears, as bees and the wind might 

 mix the Farina, and occafion the Apples or Pears to de- 

 generate. 



