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CATALOGUE SOUTHERN NURSERIES. 
Quinces 
The quince is of late attractini? a great deal of attention as a market fruit. Scarcely any fruit 
■will pay better in tlie orchard. The tree is hardy and compact In growth, requiring but little 
space; productive, gives regular crop.s. and comes early into bearing. The fruit is much sought 
after for canning for winter use. It flourishes in any good garden soil, which should be kept mel- 
low and well enriched. Prune off all the dead and surplus branches, and thin out the fruit if 
hearing too freelj-. 
Missouri Mainmotli. 
Orange or Apple— Large, orange-shaped and of excellent flavor; the finest of the old varieties. Trees bear 
vounK and are very productive. . , ,, , ^ v, 
CliamDloD— The tree Is strong, free grower, more like the apple than the quince, and usually comes into bear- 
ing the second or third year. Very productive, and of the largest size; flesh cooks very tender, and Is free from 
the hard spots or cores found In other varieties; flavor equal to that of the well-known Orange variety. Ripens 
^''"'MeMh's^Prolific— Fruit of large size; very handsome and attractive, of delightful fragrance and delicious 
flavor- cooks as tender as a peach. Remarkable for early bearing and great productiveness. 
Missouri Mammoth— The largest" quince In cultivation. Brought Into notice In the vicinity of Kansas City 
Mo where It Is fruited extensively, and Is attracting great attention on account of its being large In size, perfect 
In 'shape, very rich and aromatic; tree vigorous, productive, an early bearer and free from blight. 
Apricots 
Apricots are among the most delicious of fruits and will succeed where the proper care is given 
to protect them from late freezes. A sheltered location is best. They succeed best in towns and 
cities when planted in the yard near the house. We grow the best Russian and Japan sorts, as well 
as the domestic varieties. 
Acme A new apricot from Northern China which was given to Prof. J. L. Budd by a returned missionary. 
The tree Is an Immense grower, very hardy and productive; fruit the very largest size; a sweet and delicious 
freestone; yellow with red cheek. , ^ ^ „ ™. . , t 
Breda— Small; dull orange, marked with red. Juicy, rich and vinous; productive and hardy. Free. First of July. 
