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DON'T OVERLOOK THE PINEAPPLE 
The varieties as listed herein are all suited to California conditions and the 
favorite varieties are the Apple or Orange, also the Pineapple, the latter being 
a recent introduction of very high quality. 
Prices of Quince Trees—On Quince Roots 
Each 10 100 
i 1 year . 4 to 6 ft. $ .50 $4.00 $30.00 
1 1 year . 3 to 4 ft. .40 3.00 25.00 
1 year . 2 to 3 ft. .30 2.50 15.00 
Apple Or Orange Th e former part of the name of this variety was given 
® on account of its shape which resembles very much 
that of the apple. The latter on ac¬ 
count of its color which resembles 
that of the orange. The tree is a 
strong grower, abundant bearer, and 
has a tine 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 Cham- 
r pion 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 cooking 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. 
Pineaoole Originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, California, 
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. 
The skin is of a light yellow color when fully ripe. The flesh is yellow, ten¬ 
der, and of good quality. 
This variety is very attractive for table and fruit basket decorations as well 
as for its culinary uses and should be found in all family orchards. Can be 
planted in all sections of this state. Ripens in October. 
Smyrna This is one of the leading varieties of quinces and was introduced 
from Smyrna, about the year 1897, by Mr. George C. Roeding, of 
Fresno, California. The tree is a strong, vigorous grower, possessing an 
abundance of foliage, which makes it very attractive from an ornamental 
standpoint, as well as affording ample protection for the fruit. On account 
Apple or Orange Quince 
