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APRICOTS. 
The Apricot resembles llie plum, but is downy like the 
peach, and one of the most beautiful and delicious of fruits. 
Harris, montgamet and Royal. These are our standard 
varieties, ripening in July and August. 50 cts. 
Gibbs, Alexander, Nicholas and Budd are the new Rus- 
sian Apricots, introduced by the Mennonites into Nebraska. 
They are said to be hardy and prolific ; ripen from June to 
August HI the order named. First size 75c., second size 50c. 
[QUINCES. 
Grown in Tree Form, and With Good Koots. 
Borgfeat. This splendid new Oninre we imported from 
France, and the original tree 
has borne four seasons in our ^ g 
nursery without a failure. The 
growth of the trees is remark- 
able, often 6 feet. The leaves 
are very thick, glossy, and 
more than double the size of 
any other variety, continuing 
green as long as the leaves on 
the apple trees beside them. 
Fruit e.-v:tra-large, round, 
smooth and golden ; very ten- 
der when cooked. Keeps 
sound until February. Our 
customers speak in the highest 
terms of this variety, and espe- 
cially of its productiveness. 
Trees in the nursery rows, as 
we write, are well laden with fruit. People wlio have hereto- 
fore bought Quince trees, e.^pecting and receiving short and 
crooked scrubs, will be delighted with trees of this new 
variety, which are as straight and thrifty as apple trees. lis 
large size, round and smooth surface, golden color, tender- 
ness when cooked, early ripeningand good keeping qualities ; 
its thrifly growth the entire season, earlv hearing enWWe 
it to a place in every garden. %i each, 6 trees for I5. 
J. C., Rochester, N. Y.— "Much like Champion but earlier and a 
superior variety, and a much better grower. The plants are splendid." 
Awarded first premium by the Hampden .\Kricultural Society. 
From F. H. Lo iMis, Meriden, Conn.— " Stock very satisfactory The 
Borgeat Quince trees were extra. 1 enclose Money Order in full. Send 
me 12 or 15 specimens of the fruit." 
Later.—" Quinces received. I think they are a fine-looking fruit." 
Champion. A large, showy Quince, which bears when 
very young. The fruit ripens from i to 2 weeks later than the 
Orange. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 
Orangre. Fruit large, golden, early and productive. Some 
tunes called AppIeOuince. 3 to 4 feet 50 cts., 2 to 3feet35cts 
Bea. The largest of the Orange Quinces. 50 cts. 
We furnish 6 Quince trees of one variety for the price of s. 
