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QUINCES ARE EXCELLENT FOR 
back the new shoots forming the head of the tree one-half. The limbs are 
inclined to sprawl over the ground and to prevent this in the earlier years 
systematic heading back is required. When planted in orchard form the trees 
can be set 16 feet apart if so desired. 
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 Hoot 
Each 10 100 
1 year . 4 to 6 ft. $ .75 $6.00 $50.00 
1 year.3 to 4 ft. .60 5.00 45.00 
1 year . 2 to 3 ft. .50 4.00 35.00 
. I ^ The former part of the name of this variety was given 
Apple or (Jrange 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. 
Apple or Orange Quince 
. Known as the Champion among quinces on account of the 
Champion 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 do-es well in 'all sections of California. Ripens 
late September. 
P . . Originated by Kuther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, California, 
ineapple 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 paits of California and should find a place in every home orchard. Ripens 
late August. 
