figpHARDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS. ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC.* 
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CHERRIES. 
Cherries are naturally hardy and thrive in the driest 
or lightest soil. We offer this season some standard 
and hardy varieties which have been thoroughly tested 
at the State Experimental Farm as well as at our own 
nurseries, and found to produce the finest fruits of any 
Lutovka, H Natural size. 
Pnmrmco F° r illustration and description. 
Early Richmond. Ltiie^f g™£ 
with spreading head, and is very productive. The 
fruit is dark red, melting and juicy, with a 
sprightly acid flavor. It ripens early and is con- 
sidered very good. 
English Morello. 
The fruit is very dark red, large, rich and acid. 
T.fltP RirVimnnfl A ™ old variety re- 
■ L,dlc **-*CimiUIlU. sembiin^ ,he Early 
Richmond in shape and color, but ripening three 
weeks later. 
T lltrwlra This is a Russian variety of the 
LiULUVKd. Morello type The tree is a 
rigorous grower and very productive The 
fruit in color and size resembles the Knglish Mor- 
ello. The flesh clings tenaciously to the stem a-id ripens in August- is 
firm, of mellow quality, with a sprightly acid flavor. 
MnntmnrPfirv ? n ? tr< *° '* ver >' hardy and bears profusely. It 
ZT,- c "^y • fruits while very young and has large crops annually 
The fruit is very large and bright shining red. It ripens about the last of 
June, a week later than the Early Richmond, and is one of the finest 
varieties. 
Natural Size. 
Octlipim rhja variety is very hardy and 
MPMldlU* productive, having been thor- 
oughly tested in our severest winters. The fruits 
are large, very dark red, tender and juicy, with a 
sub-acid flavor. 
For illustration and 
description, see 
Montmorency Cherry. 
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Rocky Mountain 
page 70. 
VI nrlimir A ver >' hardy Russian sort, com- 
y muuuu . ing from a distl . jct 100 mi i cs east 
of Moscow, where from large tracts of land plant- 
ed with it, train loads of fruits are sent annually 
to all parts of Russia. The fruit is larger than 
Early Richmond, black, with highly colored 
juice. The flesh is firm and most delicious. 
Wffl PP Very hardy, vigorous and productive. 
" Ia 6b' The fruit is dark purple, of medium 
size, and of most excellent quality. 
Woese A " ew < vanet y brought rrom Siberia, exceedingly hardy, 
,;, . " frult <>' 8°™ >»» and high quality, dark color and ripens with 
Vladimir. I ree grows very short wood with dense head and very produc- 
tive. Recommended for all Northern Sections as perfectly hardy. 
Price, 3 to 4 ft., 25c. each: $2.50 doz.; 4 to 5 ft., 30c. each; $3.00 doz. : S 
g to 6 ft., 40c. each ; $4.00 doz. 
New and Hardy Collection 
The following collection is selected from the hardiest new 
varieties and are recommended for planting by the experi- 
mental stations of the Northwest and Fruit Growers exten- 
sively. We offer these trees in two sizes and guarantee they 
will be quite an acquisition. 
TSlflfUVlflWlV Large, oblong, purplish red. Vigorous 
x/iavouavrn, an( j productive. 
Etta I-arge, round, red on yellow ground. Tree of fine 
lla " form and very productive. 
C\r\\aaAct Medium size, round, red. Flesh firm, 
UkUCCUd, sweet and juicy. 
Prairie TTlntirat* Similar to the Miner in size, form. 
.rrame r lower. . Uld co i or . FIesh firm an - d ' juicy 
7? f\] 1 in rrcfrvn A Fruit of medium size, round, firm 
XlOlllIlgblOIie. nesh Finc for dessert use. A heavy 
and continuous bearer when the tree attains some size. 
Surpr 
Stoddard Plum. 
,c:p The tree is a strong upright grower with- 
loc standing the most 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 excellent 
flavor. 
Price, one each above six varieties. 4 to 5 ft., 2 year, $1.75; 
two each, $3.00: S to 7 ft., 2 year, one each, $2.25; two 
each, $4.00. Express or freight only. 100 rate on application, 
STANDARD VARIETIES. 
Cheney Plum. 
Ampriran "Faerie ' )arl< P'irplish red. of large oblong shape. 
/iUiei.H,d.Il XVdgie. Tree vigorous, healthy and productive. 
Brittlewood. Large, globular, purplish red. Very productive. 
Cottrell. Medium size. red. 
CllPTIPV An unusually goo<l native variety. The tree is of good form and 
vutut J • as hardy as the oak. The fruit averages large and is of finest 
quality. The flesh is very firm, rendering it valuable for shipping purposes. 
Downing. Large, globular, red. Tree symmetrical and productive. 
T)p Qfttn The fruit is of medium size, dappled red and yellow, ripening 
, in September, and is firm, sweet and juicy. Tho tree is 
hardy and productive. Good for general planting and market purposes 
P nrsc t da f A an The fruit is very large and round, purplish red 
" 1C => 1 VJcUUCU. m „ tt i e(1 with yellow, juicy, sweet and rich. The 
tree is clean, healthy, vigorous and productive. 
Hammer Ol large size, firm, juicy and delicious 
strong, grower. 
eet and rich. The 
Tree a good 
Hawkeye. 
New Ulm. 
Rockford. 
Stoddard. 
The tree is hardy, thrifty and an annual bearer. The 
fruit is large, light in color, mottled with red. of superior 
quality;, very firm and an excellent shipper. It ripens in September. 
MiltOtl Another native variety of great merit. The fruit is extra 
lanee. roundish, oblong, dark green, the skin is thin, the flesh 
firm and of excellent quality. It is the earliest variety in cultivation. 
A Minnesota variety said to be very hardy vigorous and 
productive. Fruit of medium size, firm and juicy. 
The fruit is reddish purple and of medium size. Quality 
good. » 
One of the largest native plums. It is a light pinkish red 
in color, very handsome with a tough sweet skin. 
"\X7goYpr Originated in Iowa. The fruit, ripening in August, is large 
' purple. Hardy, thrifty and prolific, and a constant bearer. 
Wvant A . yery popular sort. The fruit is large, oblong, sometimes 
J , slightly flattened; a deep, purplish red and of excellent quality. 
Price, 4 to 5 ft., 2 year, each, 30c.; doz., $3.00; 100, $25.00 ; 5 to 7 ft. 
2 year, each, 40c; doz., $4.00; 100, $30,00. Express or freight only. 
