. THE BEST AND HIGHEST FLAVORED QUINCE 
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Prices of Quince Trees—On Quince Root 
Each 10 100 
1 year . 4 to 6 ft. $ .50 $4.00 $30.00 
1 year . 3 to 4 ft. .40 3.00 25.00 
1 year.. .2 to 3 ft. .30 2.50 17.50 
Apple or Orange Quince 
Apple Or Orange The f° rmer P ar t of the name of this variety was given 
on account of its shape which resembles very much 
that of the apple. The latter on account of its color which resembles that of 
the orange. The tree is a strong grower, abundant bearer, and has a fine oval 
shaped foliage, which is very attractive. This variety is probably more largely 
found in the home orchards and in local markets than any other. 
The fruit is of a fine golden color when ripe, having a smooth skin. The 
flesh is golden yellow in color, fine and of excellent flavor, highly recom¬ 
mended for the making of preserves. Suitable for planting in all fruit sec¬ 
tions of this state. Ripens August and September. 
Champion Known as the Champion among quinces on account of the 
exceptional size of the fruit. It has a fine yellow color strongly 
russeted. The flesh is very tender and delicious and is often used in cookir g 
with other fruits so as to impart its flavor. 
The tree is a strong handsome grower and a heavier producer than any 
other of its class. Champion does well in all sections of California. Ripens 
late September. 
Pineapple Originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, California, 
" F about the year 1899. 
The Pineapple quince was so named on account of its very high quality and 
unsurpassed pineapple flavor. The fruit resembles an apple in appearance and 
is smooth, globular, of a light golden yellow. The flesh is white and will cook 
tender in five to ten minutes. 
This variety is considered the best of all, and is highly suited for planting in 
all parts of California and should find a place in every home orchard. Ripens 
late August. 
Reas Mammoth Originated by Joseph Rea, in Green County, New York 
State. The tree is a healthy and thrifty grower and a 
good producer, producing fruit very much similar to that of the Apple or 
Orange quince but much larger in size. 
