APPLES— Continued. 
■RJcrnnrlr ^^'"^ ^ai'iety was introduced a few 
uiouxain.. y^^rs ago from New Zealand and 
i romiscs to take a most prominent place with the 
iruit growers of America. It has been thoroughly 
tested in Russia, Germany, France, England, the 
United States and Canada and has proven to be a 
most valuable acquisition to the list of .select varieties 
un account of its extreme hardiness and early fniit- 
iiiK, as well as for the high quality of its fruit. The 
tree bears when only one or two years old and fruits 
regularly ■every year thereafter. In some cases it ha.s 
lieen grown as a pot plant for table decoration, an<l 
is most unique and beautiful with its handsome, ricli 
fiuit and dark green foliage. The apples are of the 
largest size and have a distinct and delicious flavor- 
Strong I -year-old, each 20c., 6 for $1.00, 12 for $1.75, 
postpaid. Express or freight, 4 to 5 ft., each 30c., 
doz. $3.00. 
CRAB APPLES. 
These trees are perfectly hardy, and succeed any- 
where. They are ornamental and shade trees as well 
;is splendid fruit producers. They commence to 
liear when quite young and annually produce large 
(Tops of fine fruit, especially prized for jellies, pre- 
serves, cider, etc. .Mail size, each 15c., postpaid, 
4 for SOc. Express or freight, 3 to 4 ft., each 2flc., 
doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00; 4 to S ft., each 2Sc., doz. $2.50, 
100 $15.00. Price of 5 to 7 ft., 3 years, on appli- 
cation. WHITNEY. 
Plflrlv Strflwhprrv The tree is a vigorous, upright, symmetrical 
L>a±l.y OUawUCliy. grower and very hardy. The fruit is some- 
what larger than the Tran.scendent, striped red, crisp and juicy. Fine for 
eating and for jelly. 
FlnrflnrP ^^'^ * splendid Minnesota variety. The fruit is med- 
i xv/iuuvb. jun, f„ large, light yellow, heavily streaked with light red. 
I or jelly, as a dessert fruit, marmala<le and jams, it is especially good, while 
Its large size and splendid appearance always command the highest market 
price. 
frPn rirflnt F™it of the largest size, bright red, acid, making the 
vjcii. vjicuii. f,ngst jeUy. The flesh is white, and finely grained, 
iiipens m October. We cannot too highly recommend this splendid variety 
for general planting, as it seems to possess all the good qualities looked 
lor in a perfect variety. It is one of the largest grown and on this account is 
preferred by many large growers. 
Hv<;1nn I-a^ge, deep crim.son fruit, very beautiful. The flesh is yel- 
J lowish: excellent for cider and fine for market. 
Yellow Siberian. Fruit small, bright orange yellow. 
HVSLOP. 
FLORENCE. 
Martha ^f',"'^''- "^^"^ y?'''e<y is a sec<lling from the Duchess of 
, . * Oldenburg, mtroduced several years ago by Peter Gideon of 
Excelsior, this state. The tree is a firm, stiff, upright grower, pyramidal in 
form and very handsome. It bears well, the fruit being a glo-ssy vellow 
sliaded with bright red. 
"Ro/I Slhprifln "^he fruit is about one inch in diameter and grows 
" , " , "> clusters. It is yellow-white, with a scarlet cheek, 
crisp and acid. The tree bears when very young and abundantly afterwards. 
Tran<?r<>ndf>nt T'"'* is very pro<luctive, bearing after the 
xxciiiaucuucill,. scrond year and producing good crops by the 
fourth year. 1 he fruit is firm, one and one-half to two inches in diameter, 
large enough to quarter and core for preserving and drying. It is excellent 
for sauce and pies and the best of its class for ciiler. The skin is yellow 
striped with red. 
Vircrinifl ^^i* small, round, dull red, dotted with white, 
fine for cider. 
W^VlitnPV The fruit is extra large, skin smooth, glossy green, striped 
yixxillicy, with red. The flesh is firm, juicy and rich. The tree is 
extra strong in growth, straight and symmetrical. One of the heaviest 
yielders in the entire list and highly prized for cider. 
PLUMS. 
New and Standard Hardy Varieties. 
No class of fruit Is more universally popular. Thev 
truit at an early age, are profitable to grow in quantities 
for the market or m small hits for home u.se, and none 
yields more readily to rare and cultivation, producing 
large crops of the most luscious fruit. .\11 our (ilums 
are budded on hardy native plum stacks, thus insuring 
their hardiness and their adaptability to all sections. 
Price (except where noted), 4 to 5 ft., 2 year, each 2Sc., 
doz. $2.50, 100 $35.00 ; 5 to 7 ft., 2 year, each 40c., doz. 
$4.00, 100 $25.00. Express or freight only. 
50 assorted frees at 100 rates. 
AmPriran 'Rasr]p ^.V^ purplbh red, of large 
^illlClll,<tU JliA^lC. oblong shape. Tree vigor- 
ous, healtlij' and productive. 
Blackhawk ''""■K"' pWong. PurpUsh red. Vigor- 
Mji.a.\^ii.i.±a.'n ous and productrve, 
BrittlpWOOd 'jaw, globular, purplish red, 
iJiiiticwijuu. Very productive. 
PhpTIPV """sually good native variety. The 
v/ii^,ij,tjf . tree is of good form and as hardv as the 
oak. The fruit averages large and is of finest "quality 
The flesh is very firm, rendering it valuable for shipping 
purposes. 
Pnttrpll Medium size, red. Vigorotis grower and 
abundant bearer. 
Surprise. "DnwnitUX Large, globuhir red! Tree symmetrical 
.L/uwuuig. and productive. 
T)p Soto The fruit is of me<lium size, dappled red and yellow, ripen- 
^ wui,vy. ing in September, and is firm, sweet and juicy. The tree 
luirdy and productive. Good for general planting and market purposes, 
■pttn I'arge, round, red on yellow ground. Tree of fine form and very 
productive, 
Pnrpcit ri-nrHpn The fruit is very large and round, purplish red, 
i uicoi V7<UUCU. mottled with yellow, juicy, sweet and nch. The 
ee is clean, healthy, vigorous and productive, 
TTammpr Of large size, firm, juicy and delicious. Tree a eood 
ixaiiXlllCX . strong grower. ■ 
IlawWpVP The tree is hardy, thrifty and an annual bearer. The 
^J^* fruit is large, light in color, mottled with red, of superior 
iuality, very hrm and an excellent shipper. It ripens in .September, 
MiltfkTl Another native variety of great merit. The fruit is extra 
,~ large, roundish, oblong, dark green, the skin is thin, the flesh 
hrm and of excellent quality. It is the earliest variety in cultivation, 
WpW TTItTI a. Minnesota variety said to be very hardy, vigorous and 
i«tvv uuu. productive. Fruit of medium size, firm and juicy, 
Ocheeda. Medium size, round, red. Flesh firm, sweet and juicy 
Cheney Plum. 
Similar to the Miner in size, form and color. 
Flesh firm and juicy. 
The fruit is reddish purple and of medium size. Quality 
good. 
Fruit of medium size, round, firm flesh. Fine for 
dessert use, A heavy and continuous bearer when 
the tree attains some size. 
One of the largest native plums. It is a light pinkish red 
in color, very handsome, with a tough, sweet skin. 
C|i«-T\fica The tree is a .strong upright grower, withstanding the most 
tJUiyiiO^. severe winters without injury. The fruit is large, deep 
red in color, and has good keeping qualities. The flesh is very firm and of an 
ex(»lleiit flavor. Price, 4 to 5 ft., each 40c., doz. $4.00; 5 to 7 ft., each SOc., 
doz. $5.00. 
Originated in Iowa. The fruit, ripening in August, 
"inc, ; 
Prairie Flower. 
Rockford. 
RoUingstone. 
the tree attains 
Stoddard. 
Weaver, 
Wyant. 
purple. Hardy, thrifty and proli 
„ J is large 
, and a oonstant bearer. 
A very popular sort. The fruit is large, oblong, sometimes 
slightly flattened; a deep, purplish red and of excellent quality. 
