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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
Apricots 
Early Moorpark Apricots 
Alexis. \'ery large; yellow, with red cheek; 
slightly acid, rich and luscious. Very hardy, 
and abundant bearer. July. 
Early Golden. Small; pale orange; juicy and 
sweet. Hardy and productive. Early July. 
The Apricot is a most delicious fruit, and is especially 
desirable because its season of ripening comes between 
that of cherries and peaches, usually about a month be- 
fore the early peaches. The trees should be planted in a 
well-drained, deep soil, that has been well fertilized. 
The trees art hardy, and will thrive in the same local- 
ities and under the same general cultivation. 
The .\pricot may be trained in Espalier form, cover- 
ing a house wall, a fence or trellis, thus requiring com- 
paratively small space. The curculio seems to be spe- 
cially fond of the Apricot, and as the fruit sets early 
prompt measures must be taken to destroy the pest. 
The method is the same as used for plums and peaches, 
but the work should be even more thoroughly done than 
on those trees. The process should commence when 
the blossoms fall and continue for several weeks. 
.\side from this difticulty, which is readily overcome, 
there is no reason why Apricots should not be very 
profitable fruit. The varieties we offer are especially 
grown for our trade and will thrive in very severe 
climates. 
Early Moorpark. One of the largest and 
finest Apricots. Yellow, with red cheek; flesh 
orange, sweet juicy and rich; flavor of the 
finest, making it a superior kind; parts easily 
from the stone. Very productive. July. 
Quinces 
The Quince has attracted much attention in the past few years as a market fruit. The tree 
is hardy, compact in growth, and requires but little space to make a profitable specimen; it is 
shallow-rooted, therefore deep plowing should be avoided, but cultivating and fertilizing are 
just as essential as with the peach or plum. Cowpeas, soy beans, and crops that can be 
worked into the soil with a harrow are desirable for a summer cover crop, furnishing nitrogen 
and other fertilizing elements needed by the trees. 
Quinces will thrive in any good garden soil, but for commercial purposes the soil should 
be a moderately heavy clay loam, well drained. The best orchards are found on lands that 
are naturally or artificially drained. On sandy soil the trees grow freely, and come into bearing 
quickly, but are not so long-lived as on heavy 
soil. On heavy soils set the trees from 12 to 15 
feet apart each way, but on light soil they may 
be set as close as 10 feet. 
Quince trees come into bearing early, yield 
freely and regularly. The fruit is desirable for 
canning purposes; one quart of Quinces to four 
quarts of other fruit will impart a delicious flavor 
to jellies and preserves. 
Bourgeat. Large; golden yellow; very tender 
when cooked. The fruit can easily be kept until 
January. Bush is a strong grower, bears very 
young, and yields immense crops. October. 
Orange. Large; golden yellow; cooks tender 
and is of excellent flavor. Very productive. 
September. 
Rea's Mammoth. Large; bright yellow; flavor 
very pleasing. Tree a hardy and healthy grower; 
very productive. September. Bourgeat Quince 
