MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN FRUITS, BBST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
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THE NORTH STAR COLLECTION OF HARDY APPLES. 
Our cut reproduced from nature shows fruit V4, natural size. 
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MAILING SIZE. — 25c each or the collection of 12 for $2.50 postpaid. By express, 20c each, or the collection for $2.00 
SECOND CLASS. — 4 to 5 ft., 25c each, or the collection for $2.50. 
FIRST CLASS 5 to 6 ft., 30c each, or the collection for $3.00. 
EXTRA HEAVY. — 5 to 7 ft., 40c each, $3.50 per 10. Can only supply in this size varieties marked with a star. 
See Inside Back Cover for 
Choice Collection of Fruits. 
Mailing- size stocks are all strong, one year old, well rooted, cut back to a suitable size for mailing. 
All other sizes quoted will be sent by express or freight, customer paying n^litirlfl w - This is an exceedingly 
transportation charges. ,_ ..■...■i, 1 hardy variety, one of the 
Summer varieties are indicated by an sd0t '^Sfe^ very best in the entire list for the North- 
«'S" Fall "F" and Winter "W." -"--,•.'">■. -f- , west as well as for all other sections of the 
*Di»of1occ W. Originated in Minnesota . ' '-.." : V country. The tree is a strong, symmetri- 
rCCI 1C3&. some fifteen years ago, but JBBUtSH^Sm> ' g-'ow. 1 111 '■■ [ • mvtiicsl :n our run • 
has never reallv been known to have so /;)% p ■ ev pe - - ; seip, 
man,- ai.-:i pnali ties, ijr.i with ase it has ■ :v;:/ Tk- u-nii, is of moPnre] to o,;-;, 
grown into favor ^^^M\:^ : : ■ P-p., "P-e'f-: lemon yi'Unn with crimson PPrsP m; 
the Northwest, being far above all other JHHHHI^BHHHHIH^HH^ grained, sweet and solid, luableva 
Va it e orfginated with' J. G. Miller in Rice /.^^^h9m|HHH||H^^H ChaFlaiTlOf f . riety of Russian or- 
fonn-'Y hi •• 1 .1 1 ,1' 1 1. « ^ >' ■•/---■ " < i _ i o is one of the hardiest and best we have 
Duchess and Wealthy. From these he '^fffir'rHlB^ ever grown. The tree is of fine, vigorous 
raised about 200 trees, only fifteen of whh h V_ - iU^HHHV growth, comes into bearing early, and pro- 
survived the severe winter. Peerless being- , . ^, ■ J' 1 ""'/' llu j* '-"'I'-- 1,1 'y 1 j A r : v -' ll) bl j ' 
The "fruit is "lars'e, round, well colored, \ m h eavi 1 y rtrorkoP 1 c;irt: ■ ! is;; em 
and is first-class for cooking or eating, \ ■ ^> o'rf op-mPrnp /'.rP -■ keeper ur.O of" 010-0 i.\'o!f-ir: pan I i i 
The tree is a good grower, with a very \ *Antnnnvkfl w - This ls one of 
heavy dark green foliage, and comes into \ P ' . mitUUUVaa. the true iron clads. 
bearing earl v. The scions from which our \^ The tree is of Russian origin and perfect- 
stock is grown are true descendants of the ^"^"^ ly hardy, withstanding our coldest winters 
original Peerless Apple Tree. Bismarck, U Natural Size. in fine shape. The fruit is large slightly 
Atfiein w - This is another valuable sort from Russia. The tree is a strong, oblong and when fully ripe of a light 
•rtlllolll* upright, symmetrical grower. The fruit is of medium size, most golden color. 
excellent flavor, and keeps a long time in good condition. 
* A fVlflsktW* F - ° ne of the new Russian varieties. Medium size, roundish; skin, dark red, 
ai/olVVVt with purple bloom; flesh white and juicy; very hardy. 
"AlKrliet F - ° f Minnesota origin. Wonderfully hardy; fruit of medium size, light yellow, 
AU & uai " heavily streaked with bright red; quality unsurpassed. 
*Petel* W " This is another Minnesota seedling which originated with Peter Gideon, the 
tr%a,\^i • pioneer in apple culture in this state. It possesses all the good qualities of all 
the good sorts, and none of the defects so common in many good sorts. It is hardier than the 
hardiest. The tree is a stout, erect, symmetrical, healthy, vigorous grower and immensely 
productive. The fruit is large, red, sub-acid and a very long keeper. The Peter has endured 
45 degrees below zero without the least injury, and in 1885 at Excelsior bore a crop of fruit 
when Duchess and Wealthy were killed to the ground. 
*I Oil F - A see(3 -ling 01 the Duchess; an upright grower and a most profuse bearer; color 
LAJlt* greenish yellow striped with red. Quality very fine; ripens early. 
Ok-^hPTIJl w - A seedling of the Wealthy, fertilized by Duchess. The fruit is medium in 
V^aucua. size slightly flattened, very highly colored where exposed to the rays of the 
sun; resembling the Duchess. The flesh is fine grained; as an eating apple it cannot be excelled. 
*OrtnhPl* F - A chance seedling from crab seed. Fruit very large, red; fine for cooking or 
vfwiuuwi • eating, with a clear acid flavor. Ripens late fall. 
Uf*r%U z\ MalPrilrg w - The tree is a most 
, ^ t F n - a XTXCUdilva., beautiful, erect grower, 
and is hardy as the Duchess. Fruit of medium size, 
y ellow and of excellent q uality. 
Rj cm £1 IvW" Thismost valuable variety was intro- 
ui^uiai wiv. duced a few years since from New 
Zealand and promises to take a most prominent 
place with the fruit growers of America. It has 
been thoroughly tested in Russia. Germany, France, 
England, United States and Canada, and wherever 
grown has proven to be a most valuable acquisition 
to the list of choice, select varieties. It is valuable 
I alike for its hardiness and early fruiting, as well 
I as for the high quality of its fruit. The tree hears 
I when only one or two years old and fruits regular- 
§ ly every year thereafter. It has been grown very 
- largely as a pot plant for table decoration and is 
most unique and beautiful with its rich golden 
yellow fruit and dark green foliage. The apples 
are of the largest size and of most distinct and de- 
licious flavor. 
MAILING SIZE — 25c each. $2.50 per doz., postpaid; 
20c each. $2.00 per doz.. by express. 
SECOND SIZE — 3 to 5 ft., 25c each, $2.50 per doz., 
by express. 
FIRST CLASS — 4 to 6 ft., 35c each, $3.50 per doz., 
by express. 
EXTRA HEAVY. — 5 to 7 ft., 50c each, $5.00 per doz., 
by express. 
Antonovka, Va Natural Size. 
