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He also grew pears, figs, quinces, lemons and apples — and oranges.

Black irises, poppies and flowering quince from her garden adorned vases, shallow banchan dishes and scalloped serving trays.

For his recipes that call for quince, pear can be substituted if preferred.

Farmhouses across the nation practically required at least one of the long-lived trees because of quinces’ natural pectin, an important gelling ingredient in preserves.

In addition to cleaning houses, she dedicated herself to creating the best cake designs for birthdays, quinces and weddings.