►HARDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC. 
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CHERRIES. 
Lutovka, i Natural Size. 
Cherries are naturally hardy and thrive in 
the (h'iest or li/zlitest soil. We offer this 
season some statularii and hardy varieties 
which have been tlioroughly tested at the 
State I'Jxperimental Farm as well as at our 
own nurseries, anti found to produce the 
finest fruits of anv. In addition to yield- 
ing large crops of luscious fruit, they make 
excellent shade trees for street or lawn 
planting. Prices (unless otherwise noted) 
3 to 4 feet trees, strong and stocky, 30c 
each, 6 for $1.50, 12 for $2.50, by ex- 
press or freight not prepaid. 
COMPASS—For illustration and descrip- 
tion, see page 70. 
EARLY RICHMOND— The tree is an ex- 
cellent grower, 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 considered 
very good. 
ENGLISH MORELLO— One of the best of 
the large varieties. The fruit is very dark 
red, large, rich and acid. 
LATE RICHMOND—A fine old variety re- 
sembling the Early Richmond in shape 
and color, but ripening three weeks later. 
This is a Russian variety of the Morello type. The tree is a vigorous grower and 
very productive. The fruit in color and sizR resembles the English Morello. 
The fiesh <-lings tenaciously to the stem and ripen« in August; is firm, of ir.eliow quality, with a 
sprightly acicl flavor. Tree very hardy and well adapted to all sections of the country. 
Tur^^i-« The tree is very hardy nnd bears profusely. It fruits while very young 
lYXUIllIllOl Clll^y . has lnrge crops annually. The fruit is very large and brignt .Uiin- 
jng red. It ripens about the la.^t of June, a week later than the Early Richmon<i, and i* one 
of the finest varieties. It is successfully grown in all sections of the coimtry, and on account 
of its large size always commands a good price 
in the market. 
OSTHEIM — This variety is very hardy and pro- 
<luctive, having been thoroughly tested in our 
severest winters. The fruit is large, very dark 
red. tender and iuicv, with a sub-acid flavor. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN - For illustration and de- 
scription, sec page 70. 
A very hardy Russian sort, com- 
ing from a district 100 miles cast 
of Moscow, where from large tracts of land plant- 
ed with it, train loads of fruit arc sent annually 
to all parts of Russia. The fruit is larger than 
I'^arly Richmond, black, with highly colored juice. 
The flesh is firm and most delicious. It ripens 
about the middle of July. 
WRAQQ — ^Very hardy, vigorous and productive. 
The fruit is dark purple, of medium size, and of 
most excellent quality. 
Lutovka. 
Vladimir. 
PLUMS. 
No class of fruit is more universa,lly popular 
thau this, and none yields more readily 
to care and cultivation, producing large 
croj)s of the most luscious fruit imaginable. 
A rich, strong soil best suits the Plum Good 
cultivation and regular fertilizing are very essen- 
tial to their highest development. The varieties 
we offer are perfectly hardy everywhere and an- 
nually produce large crops of fruit, which is very 
desirable for preserves. All our Plums are bud- 
ded on hardy Myrobolan and Native Plum 
stocks, thus insuring their hardiness and their 
adaptabillity to al sections. 
Montmorency. 
FOUR NEW VARIETIES— Price. 5 to 6 ft. trees, 
strong and hardy, 50c each, 6 for $2.75, 12 for $5.00. 
The four for $1.75. 
r^llPTlPV unusually good native variety. 
V/UCllCJr . The tree is of gotMl form and as hardy 
as the oak. The fruit averages large and is of fin- 
est quality. The fiesh is very firm, rendering it 
valuable for shipping purposes. It comes into fruit- 
ing early and is* a constant and prolific bearer. 
One of the best and most profitable to grow. 
MILTON — Another native variety of great merit. 
The fruit is e.xtra large, roundish oblong, dark red; 
the skin is thin, the flesh firm and of excellent qual- 
ity. It is the earliest variety in cultivation. 
Vladimir Cherry, h Natural Size. 
Stoddard. 
C+/\/1rlof/1 One of the largest native Plums. 
OlUUUd.IU. It is a light pinkish red in color, 
very handsome with a tough sweet skin and a most 
delicious flavor. This is highly recommended to 
large growers, as It ships well, reaches market in a 
perfect condition, and on account of its fine ap- 
pearance always commands the highest price. 
SURPRISE — The tree is a strong upright j;rower 
withstanding the most severe winters without mjury. 
The fruit is large, deep ret! in color, and has good 
keeping qualities. The flesh is very firm and of an 
excellent flavor. 
GENERAL COLLECTION OF NATIVE VARIETIES. 
S to 6 ft. trees, 40c each, 6 for $2.25, 12 for $4.00, by express or freight, not prepaid. 
DE SOTA — The fruit is of medium size, dappled red and yellow, ripening in September, and is firm, sweet 
and juicy. The tree is hardy and productive. Good for general planting and market purposes. 
FOREST GARDEN — The fruit is very large and round, purplish red, mottled with yellow, juicy, sweet 
and rich. The tree is clean, healthy, vigorous and productive. 
HAWKEYE — 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. 
ROCKFORD — The fruit is reddish purple and of medium 
size. Quality good. 
WEAVER — Originated in Iowa. The fruit, ripening in 
.August, is large purple. The tree is hardy, thrifty and 
prolific, and a constant bearer. 
WVANT — A very popular sort. The fruit is large, 
oblong, sometimes slightly flattened: a deep, purplish 
rctl and of excellent quality. The tree is of bushy 
growth, thrifty, clean, healthy and productive. 
The Village Fruit Orchard. 
10 Trees for $2.00. 
Enough to produce an abundant supply for a family. 
Easily grown, hardy everywhere. 
2 Rocky Mountain Cherries. 
I Early Richmond Cherrj', 3 to 4 ft. 
I Vladimir Cherry, 3 to 4 ft. 
I De Sota Plum, .S to 6 ft. 
I Weaver Plum, S to 6 ft. 
1 Yellow Transparent Apple, 4 to 5 ft. 
2 Wealthy Apples, 4 to S ft. 
I Longfieid Apple, 4 to 5 ft. 
These TO hardy, productive trees for $2.00, by express or 
freight. 
Cheney. 
