CT MOST NORTHERN N URS ERIES IN AM ERICA. ^ 
CRAB APPLES. Traii.<;«.aeat. 
These trees are perfectly hardy, and suc- 
ceed anywhere. They are ornamental and 
shade trees as well as splendid fruit pro- 
ducers. They commence to bear when quite 
young and annually produce large crops of 
fine fruit, especially prized for Jellies, pre- 
serves, cider, etc. Mail size, eacli 15c., post- 
paid, 4 for 50c. Express or freig'lit, 3 to 4 
ft., each 25c., doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00; 4 to 5 ft., 
each 30c., doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00. Price of S 
to 7 ft., 3 years, on application. 
A_~4.;~ A new variety of great merit; fruit 
rirCuC. medium to large, acid, crisp, juicy. 
Tj__j.<. A handsome fruit about same size 
uaiZT.. as Whitney; good bearer. 
TTai-lTr <;tra-ix7h<»rrTr t'ee is vigorous, 
iiariy atrawoerry. upright, symmetrical 
and very hardy. The fruit is somewhat Jarger 
than the Transcendent, striped red, crisp and 
juicy. Fine for eating and for Jelly. 
Tji- This is a splendid Minnesota va- 
X'lOrcnut;. i-iety. The fruit is medium to 
large, light yellow, heavily streaked with 
light red. For jelly, as a desfsert fruit, mar- 
malade and jams, it is especially good, while 
its large size and splendid appearance always 
command the highest market price. 
rion n»--ini. Fruit of largest size, bright 
Uren. Oranr. red, acid, making the finest 
Jelly. The flesh is white and finely grained. 
Ripens In October. We cannot too highly 
recommend this splendid variety for general 
planting. It is one of the largest grown, and ■rom+noTT 
on this account is preferred by many growers. wmmey. 
HTrclr>r» Large, deep crimson fruit, very beautiful. The flesh 
nybiop. ig yellowish; excellent for cider and fine for market. 
Lyman's Prolific. '"^'^ ^pi^'^-J'-J ^<"- '=°<"'- 
fUfartha This variety is a seedling from the Duchess of 
ivictl llld. Oldenburg, introduced several years ago by Peter 
Gideon of Excelsior, this state. The tree is a firm, stlEE, up- 
right grower, pyramidal in form and very hand.some. It bears 
well, the fruit being a glossy yellow, shaded with bright red. 
Hyr;_ __„_.4._ Mottled yellow with blush; fine flavor for cook- 
minneSOta. i^g and eating. 
CiKorian Fruit, about 1 inch In diameter, grows in 
JXCU oiuciidii. clusters. It is yellow- white, with a scarlet 
cheek, crisp and acid. The tree bears when very young and 
abundantly afterwards. 
Sweet Russet, t^rge fruit, green russet with faint blush. 
Vixgrinia, 
Martha. 
Hyslop. riorence. 
niiob-of ■Roaii<-ir hardy, strong growing sort, which bears 
v^UdKCi XJCdULy. large crops of fine fruits; considered by 
large growers one of the best. 
e„i „ o 4. Fruit large, pale yellow, with rich blush; 
cjyivan bweet. flesh white. 
Tr^naft^nrit^ni- '■'^'is tree is very productive, bearing after 
X ictiiav^ciiuciiL. the second year and producing good crops by 
the fourth year. The fruit is firm, 1% to 2 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 
cider. The skin is yellow, striped with red. 
■\t;_„:_:_ The fruit is small, round, dull red, dotted with 
Virginia, white, fine for cider. 
Tiru.-i—- , Fruit extra large, skin smooth, glossy green, striped 
VV Illtricy. with red. Flesh firm. Juicy and rich. 
Yellow Siberian. Fruit small, bright orange yellow. 
Surprise. 
Vff-n Large, round, red on yellow ground. 
and very productive. 
T7nroo4- n^fAt^n The fruit is very large and round, purplish 
X'orcbt Vjaraen. red, mottled with yellow, Juicy, sweet and 
rich. The tree is clean, healthy, vigorous and productive. 
■LJ____,__ Of large size, firm. Juicy and delicious. Tree a 
ridiimicr. good strong grower. 
■tJ_,„i,o,,,_ The tree is hardy, thrifty and an annual bearer. 
radWKCyc. The fruit is large, light in color, mottled with 
red, of superior quality, very firm and an excellent shipper. 
It ripens in September. 
Miltnn Another native variety of great merit. The fruit 
ivxiiiuii. fs extra large, roundish, oblong, dark green, the 
skin is thin, the flesh firm and of excellent quality. It is the 
earliest variety in cultivation. 
Ocheeda. '^^.'"H'^ round, red. The flesh Is firm, sweet 
PLUMS. 
New and Standard Hardy Varieties. 
No class of fruit is more universally popular. 
They fruit at an early age, are profitable to grow 
in quantities for the market or in small lots for 
home use, and none yields more readily to care 
and cultivation, producing large crops of the 
most luscious fruit. All our plums are budded 
on hardy native plum stocks, thus insuring their 
hardiness and their adaptability to all sections. 
Price (except where noted), 4 to 5 ft., 2 year, 
each 3Sc., doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00; 5 to 7 ft., 2 year, 
each 45c., doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00. Express or 
freight only. 
50 assorted trees at 100 rates. 
unusually good native variety. 
of good form and as 
hardy as the oak. The fruit averages large and 
is of finest quality. The fiesh is very firm, 
rendering it valuable for shipping purposes. 
Medium size, red. Vigorous grower 
V^ULlicii. and abundant bearer. 
The fruit is of medium size, dappled 
red and yellow, ripening in Septem- 
ber, and Is firm, sweet and Juicy. The tree is 
hardy and productive. Good for general plant- 
ing and market purpo<!es. 
Tree of fine form 
/-<r,__,„„ An unusu 
l^neney. The tree 
De Soto. 
Cheney jelum. 
and Juicy. 
Prairi<» TTIriMrof Similar to the Miner in size, 
XTdine r lower, color. Flesh firm and Juicy. 
form and 
Rockford. 
Rollingstone. 
The fruit Is reddish purple and of medium size. 
Quality good. 
Fruit of medium size, round, firm fiesh. 
Fine for dessert use. A heavy and continu- 
ous bearer when the tree attains some size. 
StnHflarrl ^"^ °* the largest native plums. It is a light 
uLuuuaiu. pinkish red in color, very handsome, with a 
tough, sweet skin. 
5?limri<;e '^^^ t""®® ^ strong, upright grower, withstand- 
oux^iiob. the most severe winters without Injury. The 
fruit is large, deep red in color, and has good keeping quali- 
ties. The flesh is very firm and of an excellent flavor. Price, 
4 to 5 ft., each 50c., doz. $5.00; 6 to 7 ft., each 60c., doz. $6.00. 
Wpawr Originated in Iowa. The fruit, ripening in August, 
vvcavci. Is large purple. Hardy, thrifty and prolific, and 
a constant bearer. 
Wvant ^ ^^""y popular sort. The fruit is large, oblong, 
vvyaiii. sometimes slightly flattened; a deep, purplish red 
and of excellent quality. 
Wnlf Fruit round, oval, color crimson over orange dotted, 
TY flesh yellow, fine flavor and quality. 
L. L. MAT & CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
