Dr. Green writes : " A contributor to your Monthly lauds the Japanese quince as a cooking fruit. I had a thorough test made of its cooking qualities many years ago, and found the product tough, and having the taste of varnish. But it is probable that the Japan quince has several varieties of fruit; and it is certain that in point of size the fruit is quite various, if we compare different tastes".

[Undoubtedly there are varieties, as there would be among apples, pears, or other cousins of this Japan quince. - Ed G. M].