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Oct 1907

Tue 15
Took 36 1/2 lbs butter and 4 doz eggs to store 35 for butter 32 for eggs

Wed 16
Began to dig potatoes. They are a failure on account of a new kind of blight.

Thr 17
Mr H went to Pittsburgh Took william a basket of Quinces and three pts of lima beans the last of the season

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H McClintock and family went to the exposition in Pittsburgh

Frid 18
Mrs Sarah Lytle came over in morning and Mrs J P Lytle came in the afternoon

Fri 18
Big fire at the Monongahela bridge. Burnt the saloon and several dwelling houses.

Sat 19
Therm 28. day clear

Notes and Illustrations

The Big Fire

The big fire as covered by The Daily Republican (Monongahela, Pennsylvania) · Fri, Oct 18, 1907:

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Quince

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From the Wikipedia article on Quince - Cydonia oblonga. (Not to be confused with the smaller, shrubby Japanese quince)

"The quince (/ˈkwɪns/; Cydonia oblonga) is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Malinae subtribe (which also contains apples and pears, among other fruits) of the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that bears hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart, and astringent. They are eaten raw or processed into marmalade, jam, paste (known as quince cheese) or alcoholic beverages.

1 Comment
DanT
DanT  commented 8 months ago • Updated
#1

Why did they grow Quince? Here are a few points that the Monongapedia community might help with:

  • Much harder and denser than apples or pears thus rarely eaten raw. Almost always cooked. That may be why they are less popular today - people don't have time to can or make preserves like they did in the past?
  • The flowers are gorgeous - much larger than apple blossoms
  • Did Mary grow these on the farm for resale or just for personal use?
  • Do Quinces ship better than apples or pears because they are so hard? 
  • It produces fruit very quickly after planting. Sometimes the first year.
  • Considered to be very easy to grow. Two disadvantages: blossoms produced very early so it is a good idea to plant it in a protected area to prevent losing a crop due to frost. Doesn't tolerate drought well.
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