Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
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mooke's ARCTIC plum. (Reduced.) 
(See opposite page.) 
PLUMS, continued. 
Pot tawottamie. Strong and vigorous grower ; 
hardy and very productive; fruit yellow ; said to 
be curculio-proof. 
'Pond’s Seedling. Light red, changing to violet ; 
abundant bearer ; one of the most attractive in cul- 
tivation. September. 
Prince Englebert.. Large ; oblong, oval ; 
skin very deep purple, sprinkled with 
brown dots, and covered with a deep blue 
bloom ; flesh yellowish green, juicy, 
sugary; separates from the stone. Aug^ 
Peters’ Yellow Gage, Large, oval, brigh 
yellow, rich and juicy; fine quality. A 
good grower. September. 
Prunus Simoni. (Apricot Plum.) Me- 
dium to large ; brick red color. Bears 
very young. 
Quackenboss. Large; deep purple; flesh 
coarse, juicy, sprightly. September. 
Shropshire Damson. A Plum of fine 
quality; larger than the common Damson. Sept. 
‘Shipper’s Pride. A large blue Plum ; very hardy 
and productive ; esteemed for market. Sept. 
Smith’s Orleans. A large and excellent variety ; 
reddish purple, flesh firm, juicy and rich ; very pro- 
ductive. August and September. 
Wild Goose. Fruit large, clear, bright vinous r .d ; 
firm, juicy and sweet. July. 
‘Washington. Very large, yellow-red; flesh firm, 
very juicy and excellent. August. 
Wearer. Fruitlarge, purple; prolific; regular bearer, 
of good quality ; stands severest winters. August. 
Wolf. Nearly as large as Lombard ; superior for 
cooking and serving with sugar ; tree a good grower ; 
very hardy, and becoming quite popular. August. 
Yellow Egg. Very large, egg-shaped, productive ; 
excellent for cooking. August. 
Quinces. 
The Quince is attracting attention as a market fruit. The tree is hardy and compact in growth, requires 
little space, is productive, gives regular crops, 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 mellow and well 
enriched. Prune off all the dead and surplus branches, and thin out the fruit if bearing too freely. Do not 
neglect your Quince trees; it pays well to give them your attention. 
THE BOVRGEAT QUINCE. (See cover ) 
YVe believe this to be one of the finest Quinces ever offered. Of the best quality, tender ; ripens right after 
the Orange, and keeps till past midwinter. We had fine Quinces of this variety in February and March of last 
year. The fruit is v.ery large, rich golden color; smooth, velvety skin, and has so far proved to be free from 
leaf-blight, not having blighted in 10 years, the leaves keeping green until killed by frost. Makes a fine tree, 
like pears and plums ; three bushels of fruit have been gathered from a 10-year tree.. We believe this variety 
will give the best satisfaction wherever grown. First-class, 2-years, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen; medium, 
40 cents each, $4 per dozen. 
MEECH’S PROLIFIC QUINCE. 
This valuable new Quince has awakened great interest throughout the country. It often attains a growth 
of 4 feet or more the first year from the cuttings, continuing to make a like vigorous growth as the trees 
attain age. It is remarkable for its early and regular bearing, and for productiveness, sometimes bearing 
when only two years old, and afterwards abundantly ; the quality is extra good. It is shaped like a hand- 
some pear, with a smooth, fine skin of a bright orange-yellow, and very large, averaging, under good 
ordinary culture, 12 to 15 ounces each. It is undoubtedly at the head of a’l 
the varieties to-day. First-class, 3 to 4 feet, 2-years, 30 cents each $3 per doz., 
$15 per 100 ; 2 to 3 feet, 2-years, 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen, $13 per 100. 
GENERAL LIST OF QUINCES. 
Each Dozen Per 100 
First-class, 2-years, 3 to 4 feet $0 25 $2 50 $14 00 
Second-class, 2-years, 2 to 3 feet 20 2 00 12 00 
Champion. Originated in Connecticut. A prolific and constant bearer; fruit 
larger than the Grange, more oval, as good, and a longer keeper. October 
and November. 
Orange. Large, roundish, bright golden yellow ; cooks tender, and is of excel- 
lent flavor. Very productive ; the most popular and extensively cultivated 
variety. October. 
Rea’s Mammoth. A seedling of the Orange Quince, one-third larger, of the 
same form and color. October. meech's prolific quince. 
