iMc,>iahon \N hitc. 
Charlamoff. 
Rcpka Malcnka. 
Berlin. 
Douglas. 
Antonovka. 
NEW HARDY 1R0N=CLAD APPLES. 
Prices, Mail size postpaid, 15c. each, 4 for 50c. 
^^vT^♦-^ic•r. ^ 3 to 4 ft., 2 year, 30c. each, doz. $3, 100 $18. 
iLXpiebb or 1^ 4 to 5 ft., 2 & 3 yr., 35c. ea., doz. $3.50, 100 $20. 
TyrAicrTii* f assorted trees at 100 rate. 
flCiglxl* j Prices for largrer sizes on application. 
The following variet ies have been ■^eleeted as the best suited for the North- 
west. They are all new and have been tested so that we can heartily rec- 
ommend them, as they comprise the cream of the list, and should be planted 
in every orchard, eitlier for commercial or family use. They are recom- 
mended by the experimental station of the Northwest and indorsed by the 
fruit growers. 
AtiIQITI This is a most valuable sort from Russia. The tree is a strong, 
Alliaiil* upright, symmetrical grower. The fruit is of medium size, 
most exrcllent flavor, and keeps a long time in good condition. 
A «-k f i-w-vrtT-p A true iron-clad tree of Russian origin, perfectly hardy, 
AllLOllU VA.<ta withstanfhng our coldest winters in perfect condition. 
Fruit large, slightly oblong and when fully ripe of a light golden color, some- 
times lightly splashed witti crimson. Quality best. ' 
A ^-oKclrnP Russian varieties. Medium size, roundish; 
xxla.llon.UC. gi^.iQ dark red, with. purple bloom; flesh white and juicy; 
very liardy. 
AltCrHQf ^ Minnesota variety, originating with Peter Gideon, the pio- 
aU^Uol. j^ggj. in apple culture in this state. The fruit is light yeUow, 
heavily streaked and splashed with bright red. It ripens a little later than 
Duchess, and is of unsurpas.scd quality for either cooking or eating irom the 
hand. 
'DpY>1|«« This kind originated from a seed of the Duchess planted in Ber- 
JJCllIli. \ very early antl abundant Iwarer. The fruit is fully as 
large as the Duches.'*, splashed more heavily with red. somewhat longer and 
of much liner appearance. Tree as liard'y as the hardiest. 
Resembles the Duchess in form, size and color, but 
ripens fully a month later. The flesh is finer, less acid, 
and a nuich better eating varity. An early and full bearer and a true iron- 
chui. 
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ob- 
Borovinka. 
r^Vliirljimn'FF Russian origin. One of ""the hardiest and bes 
y^iiai idlllUll. have ever grown. Fniit of medium size, slightly ob 
lt)ng, heavily splashed with red and of the finest flavor. 
Cross Russian iron-clad sort. 
striped and splashed red. 
Fruit medium to large, yellowish green 
\ handsome fruit of good flavor. 
TimiO'lfl^^ Minnesota seedling of unusual merit. Fruit medium to 
XJ\JKl^L<xoo, lartje of delicate flavor and good keeping qualities. Tree 
vigorous and hardy. 
frllHPTf ehoicc variety resembling the Duchess in color but ripening 
VJiiUCI l« about three weeks later. Its flavor is similar to the Duchess, 
but not t|uife so a<;id. 
rirpJltpr TilirllPQQ Wonderfufly hardy. A vigorous, symmetrical 
VJlca-LCi X/Ul^llCoo, grower. Fruits very young and very abundant- 
ly ever year. Fruit about the same size, color and shape as the Duchess, ex- 
cept that it is a little flatter. 
TTjlt*fvl^J111tTTn Originated in Wisconsin and is one jf the best and 
XXctil y JVo-UliXp. hardiest propagated today. FriMt medium green 
with a show of color on sunny side; miUlly acid and unsurpasse<l for dessert 
uses. 
JPTltlV Originate<I in Canada. Tree very healthy and vigorous; fniit 
CXXlXJ^ , about the size and color of the Northern Spy. A very hand- 
some fruit and a most hardy variety. 
T inHfiplH Wisctmsin origin. Tree rugged, thrifty, smooth and 
with magnificent foliage. Fruit of the same shape anrl 
color as the Longfield, but more than three times as large. 
TVrflllTlHfl 'T'*"'* ^" exceedingly hardy variety, one of the very best in 
jJ±a.LUl\l<X» the entire list of the Northwest as well as for all other sec- 
tions of the country. The tree is a strong, symmetrical grower, one of the 
prettiest in our nursery. 
TVTrTVTfl'hA'n'c AATht+P Fruit very large, nearly white and most 
XTXV^i.TJ.a.ii.UXX o YV iiiLC attractive. Tree a good grower and very 
productive. 
Opiflrfl ^ Wisconsin seedling. One of the best growers we have ever 
xJf^llJXa, seen. The fruit is of medium size and splendid quality. 
T?pr»lra TVTfllp'pVa ^'""'^ Russian iron-cIa<l. As hardy as the 
XVCpJVo. lTxa.lClAC>.<X. Wealthy, as prolific as the Duchess; unsurpassed 
in flavor. Fruit medium to large, yellow and finest cpiality. This is one of 
the best keepers of the Russian varieties and while not large in size is very 
valuable in the Northwest for its keeping qualities. It is regarded as the 
best apple for planting in Northwest Canada; in fact it has not shown any 
sign of tenderness wherever planted. 
T?<i/*iitnl%otif Russian origin. A fine hardy tree and early bearer. 
IVCi/UUlUCllt. resembles the Duchess. 
l^rvQP ""^ seedling of the Duchess, which originated in Wisconsin. Tree 
JVtfoC very hardy, thrifty, upright, with dark green, large. bu.shy foliage. 
The fruit is darlc rose mottled red; tart fine flavor and an elegant cooking sort. 
miPJltfpjjl A chance seedling of the Duchess. As hardy as an oak 
OXXCct Ileal* Q^Yni most beautifxil grower. Fruit of large size, flat- 
tened some at ends, greenish red-striped and splashed like the Duchess, but 
fully one-half larger than that variety. 
QriTr/lA-r Fruit of medium size, pleasant acid, and a good bearer. Octo 
vDUyWL, ber to December. 
L. I.. MAY & CO.. ST. PAUL. MINN. 
