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[Geoffrey Tolle <Gtolle0709@wowway.com>]

Folks:

    I admit that I'm more than a little confused about quinces. I know 
that there are two species involved (quince and flowering quince). I 
know that some varieties are edible out of hand but that some are sour 
enough to be used as a lemon substitute. I also believe that one of the 
species produces a fruit that has the most amazing aroma for weeks as it 
sits on a counter and ripens.

    Could someone either provide a concise summary of quinces or direct 
me to such a site. I believe that they could be a valuable component in 
my edible forest garden but I'd like to be more certain of how to use them.

                              Thanks,

                              Geoffrey Tolle