. Meech's Prolific Quince. Champion. This variety is no longer looked upon as a doubtful acquisition, but its merits are acknowledged by all who have fruited it. It is of upright, sym- metrical growth, producing a small, attractive tree. Fruit exceedingly large, pear shaped; bright, hand- some yellow, vigorous, hardy and productive. Two years, 3 to 5 feet, well branched. 75 cts. each. Meech's Prolific. A strong, vigorous grower; im- mensely productive ; fruit uniformly of large size and of very handsome appearance; ripens later than the Orange Quince, from which it also differs in form and sha
. Meech's Prolific Quince. Champion. This variety is no longer looked upon as a doubtful acquisition, but its merits are acknowledged by all who have fruited it. It is of upright, sym- metrical growth, producing a small, attractive tree. Fruit exceedingly large, pear shaped; bright, hand- some yellow, vigorous, hardy and productive. Two years, 3 to 5 feet, well branched. 75 cts. each. Meech's Prolific. A strong, vigorous grower; im- mensely productive ; fruit uniformly of large size and of very handsome appearance; ripens later than the Orange Quince, from which it also differs in form and shape. It cooks tender and entirely free from hard lumps; unsurpassed for making jelly. One year, 75 cts. each. 2 years, SL50 each. Orange, or Apple. Large; rich golden yellow ; firm; productive and desirable for market. 3 to 4 feet, well branched, 50 cts. each. BLACKBERRIES. Plant in good soil, in rows 5 or 6 feet apart, and 3 or 4 feet apart in the row. After the fruiting season, or in early spring, cut out all the dead wood. Blackberries should be planted early, before the buds start. A good top dressing of stable manure, applied annually, will be conducive to large crops. Keep the ground clean. Erie. This is a new berry of great promise, on ac- count of ripening its entire crop at once and early. , Berries medium or large size, black when ripe, firro^ sweet, and of good quality. 50 cts. each; $ per doz. Early Harvest. The berry is of fair size (not large) ;â ! long form ; a splendid shipper and of good quality. Early, hardy and excessively prolific. $ per doz.; $ per 100. Dorchester. Yields fine crops of fruit. Large size; long, glossy, black; of good flavor. $ per $ per 100. Industry Gooseberry should be planted largely.
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