Patten's Greening 
PERFECTLY 
HARDY 
ACCLIMATED 
To The 
MORTHWEST 
FOUR VARIETIES 
of COMMERCIAL 
VALUE and 
SPECIAL MERIT 
i 
Peerless 
Wealthy 
RECOMMENDED for FAM- 
ILY ORCHARD PLANTING 
PRICES "-iVIlfirSreighra n!°2 yrl: 30c each. 
$3 00perdozT20'Der to 5 ft . 3 yrs^ 40c each; $4 00 per doz.; 
$25 per 100. 60 Assorted Trees at 100 Rates. 
n...t.««« A Russian Apple— One of tlie handsomest and most generally 
Ductless vaiiiablc. yieldinK well in all sections, but especially adapted 
to the Northwest, the tree beins very hardy and ay<>"nK 
iH-arer The fruit is round, medium to large size, itreaked with red and 
yellow, and is tender and sweet. 
niA^r^^ The tree is a vigorous (trower, bears early and a constant pro- 
UiaeOu ducer. The fruit is juicy. ha« a sub acid flavor and keeps well. 
a:V.nmo1 Russian, larjie showy fruit, striped red. A fine grower and 
nlUcrual a most desirable variety for the Northwest. 
I l>1.,oli Tree a perfect iron clad. Fruit of medium size, with 
lOWa DlUSn „.hiti«h red cheek. 
¥ The fruit is firm, medium to large, yellowish Kreen. striped 
LOnglieia ^ith red. has a blush on the sunny side. Is of suh-acid flavor. 
I «„ A Minnesota gcedling of the Duchess. Fruit greenish yellow 
LOU striped with red. and of excellent quality. 
W .1 r_on„:„/« This is a splendid variety. The tree is a 
IlOrtnWeSteni Ureening stralBht. vigorous grower. U commences 
tn hear fruit early, and bears annually thereafter. The fruit is large. 
smoSfh and symmetrical, light yellowish green, and of rich, delicious qual- 
ms It is the best in early winter We cannot say too "^"^h in favor of 
this anole. It is growing more in favor each year. It is not an apple lor 
{he N^^rthwest alone, but is in favor throughout the entire country, being 
a robust grower and its fruit attracting attention in every market. 
. A Minnesota seedling from Crab seed, fruit very large, with 
UCXODcr clear acid flavor. 
niroV.o«4 A seedling of the Wealthy, fertilized by Duchess. The fruit 
OkaDena I; medmn. in size, slightly flattened, very highly colored 
where exposed to the rays of the sun. resembling the Duchess. The flesh 
is fine giained. As an eating apple it cannot be excelled- 
T)_i,„„»„ r_„n„:„a' A seedling of the Duchess, originating in North- 
ratten S ureening lowa. it has been classed as one of the hard 
iest for the Northwest, and recommended as such for Beneral culture by 
our State llorticultural Society. The fruit is large, rather oblate with a 
?e[lowish g?een surface, and a short 8 The quality is fine, making it 
an excellent table or cooking apple. 
Duchess 
Var(ari\nn A Wisconsinseedlingof Tetofsky. 
rcnCl/llUU ^ vigorous, symmetrical tree. 
Hardy and an early and reliable bearer. Fruit 
handsomely striped and splashed crimson on 
pale yellow. 
I>/.n.1/>no Originated in Minnesota fifteen years ago. it has grown into 
reerieSS favSrwlthall rrmt growers of the Northwest, being far above 
all other varieties of its class. The fruit is large, round, well colored, excellent 
for SJoking or eating. The tree is a good grower with heavy dark green foliage. 
Vataran A Wisconsin seedling. The tree is perfectly hardy and a good 
veteran grower The fruit is long, conical, yellow, similar to the Bell- 
flower. It has a brisk acid flavor and is very fine for shipping. 
1ira/.1ftin This Minnesota variety has proved rtliable everywhere after 
W ealtny many years trial. The fruit is medium to large and dark crimson. 
Tlie flesh is white tinged with red, crisp, sub aciu and unsurpassed quality. 
This variety is a monument to its originator, who spent many years in originat- 
ing nlwvariities and the Wealthy being one of the best. There are many 
sefdHi7g8 Sf the We" Ithy. some of our best new sorts and ones of greatest 
promise come from its seed. 
NEW HARDY VARIETIES 
PR'CES Man Size. 1/- ^20c each:^3 5°- -o^tPI^-l-.^lf 3>?f 
100. 4 to 5 ft.. 3 yrs. 45c each: $4.50 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
The following varieties have been selected as the best suited for the North- 
wist They are aUn^^^^ have been so tested that we can heartily rec- 
Tmrnind them, as they comprise the cream of the list and should be Piloted n 
^SpTv orchard either for commercial or family use. They are rccommcndeil by 
?hfeVperime,;tal station indorsed by the fruit growers, 
A«:»;<i A most valuable sort from Russia. Fruit of medium size, most 
AniSm excellent flavor, and keeps a long time in good condition. 
» J. 1.- A true iron clad tree of Russian origin, perfectly hardy, with- 
AntOnOVka standing "Sr coldest winters in perfect condition. Fruits 
"ge. slightly Oblong and when fully ripe of a light golden color, sometimes 
lightly splashed with crimson. 
s 1 A Minnesota variety originating with Peter Gideon, the pioneer 
August fna .plefurture inthisstate. Th? fru;t is light yellow, heavily 
slrefked and splashed with red. It ripens a little later than Duchess. 
D 1J- A very early and abundant bearer. The fruit is fully as large as 
Berlin (;,c Duchess, splashed more heavily with red, somewhat longer and 
of much finer appearance. 
