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MOST NORTHERN NURSERTES 
AMERICA; 
CHERRIES. 
FIRST SIZE, 
$S.oo per doz. 
3 to 4 ft. 30C each, $3.00 per doz. EXTRA HEaVY, 5 to 6 ft. soc each. 
1 hesf require- a dry soil, being naturally hardy and thrive in the lightest soil or driest location 
uc oiler this season for the first time some new Russian varieties, which have been thorouglv 
tested at the state experimental farm as well ns on our own grounds, found perfectly hardy 
produce the hnest fruit and arc considered the best sorts ever introduced. The Heart or Bi<' 
arrea.u varieties (marked B) are of rapid growth, with large glossy Ic.-ives, fornlini; fine, pyra" 
niKlal-shnpcd heads, and producing large crops of luscious fruit. They are well adapted for 
street or lawn planting for shade trees. The Dukes and Morellos genei allv produce acid fruit 
do not attain so large a.sizc, are generally hardier and the fruit better aclaptcd for sliiiioinij 
jjurposes. t 1 
Lutovka. 
LUTOVKA. 1-2 Natural Size. 
Ostheim.v^^ 
Vladimir. 
A Russian variety of the Mor. 
ello tyjie. Tree an exceedingly 
vigorous grower, very productive. Fruit of 
large sizcnearly round, red; flesh, linn, good 
quality, sprightly acid. It clings vcrv tena- 
ciously to the stem. Color and sine of the well 
known English Morello. 
LATE RICHMOND.— .4 Cue old variety resem- 
bling Knrly Richmond in shape arid color, 
but ripening about ;i weeks later. 
MONTMORENCY.— Tree very hardy and an im- 
mense bearer; commences to fruit while 
young, and is loaded annually thereafter 
with fine crops. Fruit very large, fine Havor 
and of bright, clear, shining red; valuable 
J T-i. ^ J , „• every where; a week later than Uarly Rich- 
mond. The finest acid eherry. W c cannot recommend this fine old variety too highly for 
we believe It is one of the best, if not the verv best ever introduced 
OREL NO. 24.— Russian. Fruit medium to large; round, slightly flattened, light red, ripening 
with Lutovka. Of.iuicy, mildly aeid , good flavor. . = > r o 
niiunf- T'V* variety promises to be ofthc greatest value. Differingfroni nearly all othersorts, 
UIIVCli It IS a very shining deep red, and continues fruiting through most "ofjuncand July 
without losing its quality. Fruit large; flesh 
red, with rosc-colored juice, tender, rich and 
vinous, with mild, sub-acid flavor. As fertile 
and productive as the best of the Duke sorts, 
.Ulii probably the largest of this class. 
:i very hardy , productive 
■aiiety. It has been thoroughly 
tested in our severest winters and found per- 
fectly hardy. Thefrnitislarge, roundish; flesh 
liver color, tender, juicy, sab-acid, vervgood. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN.— (See page 86 ) " 
SKLANKA. — Of Russi.nn origin. An early 
ripening variety. I'ruit. large, light red, 
usually with white or yellow on .shaded side. 
I'''lesli. firm, juicy, sub-acid, nearly sweet 
yvhen full v ripe. " 
ST. PETBRSBURQ.— A most excellent variety 
from the land of the Czar. Tree strong, 
hardy, vigorous and productive. Fruit 
large, round, deep red, firm and delicious. 
Succeeds best ou ptjor soils. 
Another Russian variety 
of irou-elad constitution. 
. „ ^* comes from a district about 100 
vALuiMIR. 1-2 Natural Size. miles east of Moscow. where im- 
mense tracts are plauteil with it, andtrain loads of fruit are .-innually sent to all 
parts of Russia. The fruit is as large or larger than the Early Richmond, with" a very small 
pit. It IS black in color with very highly colored juice; quite firm flesh of most delicious qual- 
consider it the most valuable acquisition in the cherry line ever introduced. 
WRAOO.— Very hardy, vigorous and productive. Fruit of medium size, dark purple, and of 
finest quality. 
WOESE.— A hardy Siberian v.iriety. Tree very vigorous in growth, and fruitful. Quality the 
best, ripening with VladiniTr. 
BESSARABIAN.— A new Russian sort. 
Tree very hardy in the far north. 
Bcirs most regiilarly on thin, poor 
soils where it makes less growth of 
free. Fruit medium to large.- clear 
red, inildlj- aeid, meaty .and good. A 
/ v.-iUi.iblc addition to oar list of hardy 
sorts. 
C0nPAS3.— 'See page 86.) 
EARLY RICHMOND.— Dark red, melt- 
ing, juicy, sprightly acid. Tree a good 
grower with roundish, spreadinghe.-ul 
and very productive. Ripens early 
and is considered one of the best iii 
cultivation. 
GEO. GLASS.- Thiscomes from Silesia, 
which insures its hardiness. Tree .'t 
handsome grower. Fruit medium to 
large, round, heart-shaped, somewhat 
flattened at ends. Color dark red: 
flesh meaty. juicy, mildly aeid. 
JUNE MOfiELLO.— A Russian variety. 
, Tree hardy and fruitful. Fruit, large, 
sc.-irlct red. ripening with the Early 
Richmond. Flesh, meat.v, juicy, sub- 
acid and good. 
LITHAUERW'EISCHEL.— From Russia. 
Fruit, small, round, dark red. Flesh, 
purple, meaty and Tilcisantly ;icid. 
Much used in Eastern Furope for 
cherry wine as it is well stored with 
sugar. 
LOUIS PHILLIPPE.— Large, dark red. 
almost bl;:ck, sprightly, mild, acid, 
01 IVPT stone small. 
Standard Sorts. 
In addition to the foregoing we can supply the 
following list of well known sorts in s to 6 feet 
tree* only. 
BLACK HAaLE.—B— Large, black, tender, rich 
and juicy. 
BLACK TARTARIAN.— B— Very large, purplish 
bl:ick. 
ENGLISH MORELLO.— B-Blackish red. rich, acid. 
GOV. WOOD.— B— Clear light red tender and 
delicious. 
MAY DUKE.— Large, dark red, juicy, nearly 
sweet. 
NAPOLEON.— B— Large pale yellow with a re<l 
cheek. 
SCHMIDTS.— B— Very large, rich deep black. 
WINDSOR.— B— Largest size, liver coloreil. 
YELLOW SPANISH.— B— Large pale yellow with 
red cheek. 
QUINCES. 
FIRST CLASS, 4 to 5 ft., 40c ea., $4.00 perdozv j 
This fruit is much sought after for making 
jellies and for canning for winter use The tree 
IS hardy and compact in growth, comes into 
bearing early and produces regular and .abund an t 
crops. It flourishes in any good garden soil, 
which should be kept mellow and well enriched. 
Prune off all the dead .and surplus branches .-ind 
thin out the fruit if bearing too freely. 
BOURGEAT. — A golden prolific variety of great 
merit. The tree is a remarkably strong grower, 
yields immense crops of the largest size, round, 
rich golden color; smooth skinned and verv 
tender when cooked. 
CHAMPION. — A prolific and constant bearer; 
fruit larger than the Orange; qu.ality as good 
and .a longer keeper. 
MEECH'S PROLIFIC— Very productive and vig- 
orous, fruiting when very young. Fruit large, 
yellow and showy. Flavor unsurpassed. 
ORANGE.— Large, 'roundish, bright golden yellow; 
cooks tender and is of excellent flavor. Very 
productive. 
PEARS. I //, l^i 
STANDARDS, s to 7 ft. 40c each,$4.oo per doz. 
DWARFS, 4 to 5 ft . 30c each, $3.00 per doz. 
The growing of this valuable fruit for both home 
and market purposes cannot be too stronglv 
urged. It far exceeds the apple in its melting, 
juicy texture, rich refined flavor, and the range 
of varieties is such that by a judicious selection, 
the ripening season beginning in July can be 
continued in succession into winter. We can sup- 
ply the following well known kinds. 
Bartlett. Beurre Clalrgeau. Beurre De Anjou. 
Clapp.s Favorite. Duches.s De Angjouleme. 
Flemish Beauty. Qarber. Keifer. Koonce 
Lincoln Coreless. Seckel. Wilder. Worden-Seckel. 
OSTHEIM. 1-2 Natural Size. 
