RTHERN N URS ERIES 
IN AMERICA. 
The Minnetonka 
Minnesota's Hardiest Fruit. Fully guaranteed until it produces a 
bushel of fruit. In this rare and valuable sort we have reached per- 
fection in apple growinK in the Northwest. It originatetl near Lake Minnetonka in this state 
about fifteen years ago from the seed of some unknown Minnesota variety. The fruit is of large 
size, handsome shape, tender", crisp, sub-aci<l flavor. Color red. It makes an ideal cooking or 
dessert fruit, and on account of its fine appearance is unsurpassed for market. 
We have grown this variety for several years under most advei"se conditions and have found 
it perfectly hardy in all soils and all sections of the country. Indeed our faith in it is so strong 
that we do not fiesiiate to guarantee it in every particular. 
OUR GUARANTEE— We guarantee every tree of the Minnetonka which we send out, until it 
produces a bushel of fruit and will replace free of charge any tree that may die before this result 
is obtained. What stronger endorsement could we give! 
PRICES FOR I90S— 4 to 5 foot trees, 75c each. 3 for $2.00, 6 for $3.00, 12 for $6.00. by express 
at customer's expense. 
\\ail size, I year old, 40c each, 3 for $1.00, 6 for $1.75, 12 for $3.00, postpaid. 
very tree of the Minnetonka sent out under our seal — none genuine without. Full planting and 
cultural instructions accompany each shipment. 
General List of Hardy Varieties r,^'^i^t!r!;!r\m ,C:™iff bo"tid af .h^rT- 
Imving uniform pricps; Mail size. 15c each. 6 for /.Sc, 12 for $1.25. postpaid. 4 to S feet high. 25c 
each, 6 for $1.40, 12 for $2.50. 100 for $20.00, by express or freight, not prepaid. 
Summer ripening varieties are marked "S." Fall, "F." Winter, "W." 
August 
S. See cut 
page 65. A 
Minnesota 
. . „ variety, orig- 
North Westerh Oreenmg inatiog some 
20 years ago with Peter Gideon, the pioneer in apple culture 
in this state. The fruit is light yellow, heavily streaked and 
splashed witli bright red. It ripens a little later than Duchess, and is of 
unsurpassed quality for either cooking or eating from the hand. The 
tree is extremely hardy, passing through the severe winter of 190.3-04 
without injury, not being surpassed in hardiness by any of the 75 va- 
rieties grown at our nurseries. 
Northwestern Greening '^'^itTit:'-^'^ 
Kower. It commences to bear fruit early and l>eai-s annually thereafter. 
The fruit is large, smooth and symmetrical, light yellowish green, and 
of rich delicious quality. It is best in early wmter. 
CHARLAMOFF — F. The tree is of vigorous growth, bears early, and 
produce.-- fine crops. The fruit is oblong, heavily streaked with red and 
keeps excellent. 
DUCHESS— S, The fruit is round and firm, medi- 
um to l.irge size, streaked with red and yellow, and 
is tender, juicy and pleasant. 
OIDEON — W. The tree is a vigorous grower, bears 
early and is a sure and constant producer. Ihe 
fruit is large, yellow, with a blush on the sunny 
side. It is juicy, has a sub-acid flavor and keeps 
well toward spring. 
HIBERNAL— W. Another tree of Russian origin 
producing large showy fruit, striped with re<l, and 
ha-s a sub-acid flavor. Good for both cooking and 
eating. 
LONQFIELD— F. The fruit is firm, medium to 
large, yellowish green, striped with red aiui has a 
blush oil the sunny side. It is of a sub-acid flavor. 
LOU F. A Minnesota seedling of the Duchess. 
Fruit greenish yellow striped witn red and of excel- 
lent quality. 
Yellow Trans- 
parent--F. ^ 
tion on page 05. An ex- 
cellent variety for home 
or market. It ripens 
late in August lasting 
well until October. The 
tree is a beautiful grower, 
vigorous and ver^ pro- 
ductive. The frmt is of 
medium size, slightly con- 
ical, pale yellow; flesh 
tender, juicy, sub-acid. 
Good for cooking or table 
use. 
WISCONSIN RUSSET— 
W. Fruit good size, 
small core, excellent 
flavor, and a true russet 
skin. 
Wolf River. 
Peerless. 
U 1 W. Originated in Minnesota some fifteen years ago, but has never 
IrCcricSS really been known to have so many good qualities, but with age it has 
grown into favor with all fruit growers of the Northwest lieing far above all other 
varieties of its class. It originated with .1. G. Miller in Rice county this state, who 
planted seeds of Duchess and Wealthy. From these he raised about 200 trees, only 
fifteen of which survived the severe winter. Peerless being. the best of the lot. Ihe 
fruit is large, round, well colored, and is first class for cooking or eating. Ihe tree is 
a good grower, with a very heavy dark green foliage and comes into bearing early. 
The scions from which our stock is grown are true descendants of the original Peer- 
less Apple Tree. 
OKABENA — F. K seedhng of the Wealthy fertilized by the Duchess. Fruit, size and 
flavor of the Duchess, but in color a little darker 
OCTOBER — F. A Minnesota seedling from Crab seed. Fruit very large, with clear 
aci<l flavor. , . ^ , ■ - ■ . »t t 
PATTEN'S QREENINO— W. A seedling of the Duchess, originating in Northern Iowa. 
The tree is very hardv and productive. The fruit is large, olive green, with an occa- 
sional dull red stripe and unsurpa.ssed for cooking purposes, the flavor being pleasant 
and sub-acid. 
SCOTT'S WINTER— W. This variety has been grown in all sections of the country 
and proved hardy, healthy and productive everywhere. The fruit has a very fine ap- 
pearance, is firm, medium to large in size, fully rounded and rich; dark red in color. 
The texture is firm and the flavor delicious, brisk and sub-acid. Its keeping qualities 
arc remarkable for it is at its best from February to April. 
HT'.r.lf 'Dirroi- W. A new and beautiful variety, originating near Wolf River, 
W Oil x\.lVer Wisconsin. The tree is a strong grower, hardy and an early and 
abundant bearer. The fruit is very large, greenish yellow, heavily shaded with crim- 
son. The flesh is white tender, juicy, with a pleasant mild sub-acid flavor. It keeps 
until late in the winter in per.'ect condition. 
WEALTHY — W. This Minnesota variety has proved reliable everywhere after many 
years trial. The fruit is medium to large and dark crimson. The flesh is white tinged 
with red, crisp, sub-acid and unsurpas-sed quality. 
