Archive image from page 32 of Descriptive catalogue of the Hart. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries . descriptivecatal1894hart Year: 1894 OF FRCITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 29 It may be grown in a careless way, bnt to be more sncccssfnl it rcqnires peculiar cultivation. One of the best modes of c\iltivation for the Quince is given as follows: I,ate in the autumn give the soil a top dressing' with potash, or wood ashes, which is the best, though slacked lime or cow manure will do. Sprinkle some salt over the ground and then cover with a heavy mulching of straw or litter, say si
Archive image from page 32 of Descriptive catalogue of the Hart. Descriptive catalogue of the Hart Pioneer Nurseries . descriptivecatal1894hart Year: 1894 OF FRCITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, ETC. 29 It may be grown in a careless way, bnt to be more sncccssfnl it rcqnires peculiar cultivation. One of the best modes of c\iltivation for the Quince is given as follows: I,ate in the autumn give the soil a top dressing' with potash, or wood ashes, which is the best, though slacked lime or cow manure will do. Sprinkle some salt over the ground and then cover with a heavy mulching of straw or litter, say or eight inches thick, to prevent the roots from severe freezing, and in the spring remove the mulching, placing it in piles near the trees, and cultivate the soil thoroughly until alxnit the last of June or first of July, at which time re- place the mulching, which should again be removed in October and replaced about one month later after the ground has been top dressed as above directed, and continued in this way from year to year. )(|)plc or Orniigc Large, roundish; bright golden yellow; cooks tender and is of very excellent V flavor; valuable for preserves or flavoring; very productive. September. Ciiamplon. A varietj'originated in Connecticut. The tree is a prolific and constant bearer; fruit averaging larger than the Orange, more oval in shape, quality equally fine and a longer keep- \ er. Vig. October and November. nissouri JIamniotli, 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. Bloecirs Prolific. This is precminenUy prolific and vigorous; young trees bearing profusely, large, beautiful golden fruit as handsome as the finest oranges; flavor unsurpassed. Uca'x Slammotli. A seedling of the Orange Quince; one-thir
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