Hardy Cherries and Cherry Plums 
Many are selling them “on 
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These hardy fruits are money-makers, 
the tree.” 
The trees can he set 10 ft. apart—they begin fruiting the second year. 
Plant several varieties for best results. 
SAPA-CHERRY PLUM -Originated by Prof. Hansen of the 
South Dakota College. Is as hardy as the native wild Plum and has a 
delicious flavor and quality. If grown in bush form, nearly twice as 
much fruit may be had. This variety bears heavily the second year. 
Plums turn to deep glossy purple, almost black. The flesh is deliciously 
sweet and juicy, with very tender skin. It makes wonderful jelly. 
Plums hang on trees three weeks. Prices: 2 to 3 foot trees, 55c each, 
3 trees for $1.55, 10 trees for $5.10. 3 to 4 foot trees, 60c each, 3 
trees for $1.70, 10 trees for $5.45. 4 to 5 foot trees 80c each, 3 trees 
for $2.35, 10 trees for $7.35. 5 to 6 foot trees, $1.00 each, 3 trees for 
$2.90, 10 trees for $9.45. 
OKA CHERRY -A Ha nsen Sand Cherry hybrid of bushy habit. 
Bears fruit the first year. Rounder than Sapa, with black-red flesh 
and remains on the tree longer than most other varieties. Thrives any¬ 
where. Prices: 2 to 3 foot trees, 75c each, 3 trees for $2.10, 10 trees 
for $6.45. 3 to 4 foot trees, 85c each, 3 trees for $2.45, 10 trees for 
$7.65. 4 to 5 foot trees, $1.25 each, 3 trees for $3.55, 10 trees for 
$11.65. 
COMPASS CHERRY -Hardy all through the Northwest and 
Canada. Makes delicious pies, preserves, etc. Small black cherries, thin 
skin—sweet and fragrant. Blooms with Zumbra and Nicollet. Prices: 
2 to 3 foot trees, 85c each, 3 trees for $2.45, 10 trees for $7.65. 3 to 
4 foot trees, $1.10 each, 3 trees for $3.15, 10 trees for $9.95. 4 to 5 
foot trees, $1.25 each, 3 trees for $3.65, 10 trees for $11.95. 
Attractive Group Planting of Pyramidal Arbor Vitae, 
Colorado Blue Spruce, Mugho Pine and Juniper. 
Modern plantings nearly all include Evergreens. A group of fine 
Evergreens will greatly enhance the value of any property. 
Plants not marked B. B. may be had with ball of earth for 50c each, 
additional. Prices quoted are not prepaid. 
AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE -One of the most valuable native Evergreens that 
is very easy to grow. Will thrive in most any situation—is suitable for ornamental 
planting, hedging or windbreak. Develops a compact, graceful pyramid. Can be easily 
controlled by trimming. Price: Specimen stock, three times transplanted. 18 to 24 
inches, 75o each, 2 trees for $1.35. 2 to 3 feet, heavy trimmed specimens, 95c each, 
2 trees for $1.75. 
PYRAMIDAL ARBOR VITAE -The outstanding dwarf ornamental Evergreen 
for home planting. Can be used close to the house or walk. Most effective in groups 
or pairs when used for ornamental planting. Grows compact and is of natural pyramidal 
form. Three times transplanted trees. Price: 18 to 24 inches, $1.35 each, 2 trees for 
$2.45. 24 to 30 inches, $1.50 each, 2 trees for $2.85. 30 to 36 inches, $1.75 each, 
2 trees for $3.35. 
SPRUCE, COLORADO BLUE (Picea pungens). A tree develop¬ 
ing unusual form — a broad pyramid thickly studded with branches clear 
to the ground, covered with heavy lustrous foliage of varying tones 
sometimes deep green, again touched with silver, while others have a 
decided blue tinge. A magnificent evergreen, hardy, vigorous and so 
richly colored that it makes a striking display planted singly or in 
groups. 
We cannot guarantee the exact color, hut many of them will develop 
into very fine blue specimens if given time and good care. These trees 
were all grown from seed gathered from select Blue Shiners, but do 
not show blue to any extent until they become 18 to 24 inches high. 
Well rooted, three times transplanted. Prices: 18 to 24 inches, $1.50 
each, 2 trees for $2.90. 2 to 3 feet, $2.00 each, 2 trees for $3.75, 
3 to 4 feet, $3.00, 2 trees for $5.75. 
JUNIPER PFITZERIANA - A highly ornamental Dwarf Ever¬ 
green, popular and hardy. Excellent for rock gardens. Immune from 
plant pests of all kinds. Assumes attractive, low, broad, irregular form, 
and can be sheared to any size or shape. Suitable for foundation plant¬ 
ing and low dense mass effects. Price: 12 to 18 inches, three times 
transplanted, $1.50 each, 2 trees for $2.85. 18 to 24 inches, $1.75 each, 
2 trees for $3.35. 
JUNIPER VIRGIN!ANA -A finely formed broad tapering pyra¬ 
mid. Thick, feathery foliage of deep green to silver color. Also known 
as Red Cedar as it shows a bronze tint in early spring. Will stand 
close pruning to form a formal column. Excellent for group or back¬ 
ground planting. Very hardy and withstands heat and drought. Price: 
24 to 30 inches, $1.50 each, 2 trees for $2.85. 30 to 36 inches, $2.00 
each, 2 trees for $3.85. 
POSTAGE 
ON 
EVERGREENS 
Not Balled and 
Burlapped. 
12 to 18 inches— 
For one 17c, for two 
25c. 
18 to 24 inches— 
For one 23c, for two 
37c. 
SPRUCE, COLORADO BLUE SHINERS (Picea pungens 
glauca) . The .“Extra Blue’’ trees — trees of magnificent form, as their 
thick branches climb in even layers from a broad base to a tapering 
crown, with heavy, lustrous foliage reflecting the most glorious silver 
and blue tones. Small wonder that this evergreen gets more admiration 
than any other—that deep in the heart of everyone is the longing to 
some day own a real Blue Spruce. Well rooted, heavy specimens, three 
times transplanted. These Shiners are all shipped with hall of earth 
burlapped on roots. Price: 18 to 24 inches, $4.00 each, 2 trees for 
$7.00. 2 to 2i / 2 feet, $5.00 each., 2 trees for $9.00. 2Vi to 3 feet, 
$7.00 each, 2 trees for $13.00. 3 to 4 feet, $9.00 each, 2 trees for 
$17.00. 
DWARF MUGHO PINE -A very hardy, dwarf, bushy and com¬ 
pact tree. Easily controlled by trimming. Will thrive in most any 
location. Requires hut little space and is especially desirable for land¬ 
scape planting and foreground position. Dark, rich green foliage with 
long, stiff needles. Twice transplanted. Price: 10 to 12 inches, 60c 
each, 2 trees for $1.10. 12 to 15 inches, 75c each, 2 trees for $1.35. 
15 to 18 inches, $1.00 each, 2 trees for $1.85. 
BLACK HILLS SPRUCE 
-The living Christmas Tree. 
Extensively used for landscape 
planting, also for windbreak. 
Belongs to the White Spruce 
family; grows very bushy, com¬ 
pact and symmetrical. Has un¬ 
usually thick foliage, and is 
easy to grow. Choice specimen 
trees with a well-developed root 
system, twice transplanted. 
Price: 18 to 24 inches, $1.50 
each, 2 trees for $2.75. 2 to 3 
feet, $ 2.00 each, 2 trees for 
$3.75. 3 to 4 feet, $3.00 each, 
2 trees for $5.65. 
Personally selected Ever¬ 
greens in the field—at some¬ 
what higher prices, and will be 
quoted when selected. 
ONE 
DOLLAR 
BARGAINS 
Prepaid 
A—15 Douglas Fir Seedlings, 6-8 in.. 
B—15 Norway Spruce Seedlings, 8-12 in. 
C—- 8 Colorado Blue Spruce Seedlings, 6-8 in... 
D —15 Black Hills Spruce Seedlings, 6-8 in.... 
E — 4 Colorado Blue Spruce Transplants, 8-12 in 
F—- 5 Douglas Fir Transplants, 8-12 in. 
G— 6 Black Hills Spruce Transplants, 10-12 in 
H— 6 Colorado Blue Spruce Transplants, 6-8 in 
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Personal Nursery Selections at Somewhat Higher Prices. 
Black Hills Spruce. 
Windbreak 
Evergreens 
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