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R. G. CHASE & CO., GENEVA, N. Y. 
QUINCES. 
The Quince thrives best in a deep, strong loam, though it is not at all particular, 
growing well wherever the apple will. They are much improved by good cultivation 
and manuring; salt in small quantities is beneficial. 
Apple or Orange.— Fruit large, round, with a short neck; color bright yellow; 
flesh firm and tough until cooked, when it becomes tender, juicy, and of excellent flavor; 
valuable for preserving or flavoring. The tree is of a rather slender growth. 
Beas's Mammotli.— A seedling variety, raised from the Orange; superior in size 
to the parent, and is said to be equally good. 
Champion Quince.— Very large size; specimens having measured over one foot 
in circumference. Tree remarkably vigorous; bears when very young, trees trans- 
planted only three years sometimes bearing over a peck of fruit. Quality the very best. 
Keeps until January, and will not bruise like the Orange when shipped. We regard it 
as a very valuable acquisition. 
The vine quickly comes into bearing, yielding fruit usually the second year after 
planting, requires but little space, and when properly trained, is an ornament to the 
yard, garden or vineyard. 
The soil for the grape should be dry; when not naturally so should be thoroughly 
drained. It should be deeply worked and well manured, always bearing in mind that 
it is an essential point to secure a warm sunny exposure. 
No. 2. 
To secure the best results, annual and careful pruning are essential. The following 
is regarded as the best method : Commencing with a two year old vine, such as we 
