M innesota Cherries a 
Hardy Cherries 
(See illustration mi page 38.) 
Enjoy ripe cherries from your own 
trees. Eat them fresh—make delicious 
jams and preserves, and can them as 
sauce. You don’t have to wait a long 
time for these trees to bear. Under or¬ 
dinary conditions they will begin to 
fruit the second season, with increasing 
quantities thereafter, 
SAPA CHERRY 
Its beautiful wine-red color, excellent quality 
and delicious flavor have made Sapa the most 
popular cherry for northwest fruit farms. It is 
a large sized hybrid cherry with small pit. Thin 
skinned, purple-red outside, with rich dark wine- 
colored flesh. 
Sapa should be grown in bush form and 
pruned severely to encourage growth of new 
shoots that will fruit heavily and regularly. The 
Compass Pollinator Cherry listed below should 
be included in every Sapa planting. 
OKA CHERRY 
A fine hardy hybrid cherry, with skin and 
flesh a rich purple-red color. The meat is firm, 
juicy and of superb flavor. The trees are im¬ 
mensely productive and fruit regularly. Should 
be grown in bush form as suggested for Sapa. 
For best results plant with Compass Pollinator 
Cherry. 
COMPASS CHERRY 
Indispensable as a Pollinator for 
Sapa and Oka. 
Hardy throughout the Northwest and Canada. 
Fruit is black, of medium size and good quality. 
Makes delicious pies, preserves, etc. 
Plant a Compass Pollinator to every 
8 or 10 trees- of Sapa and Oka. 
Tait Pear-—Ideal for the Northwest. 
-PRICES- 
Of Ch erries and Pears 
Cherries 
Size 
Each 
3 
10 
Oka , .. 
in. 
$0.40 
$1.15 
$3.46 
Oka ... 
... 2-3 
ft. 
.50 
1.40 
3.96 
Sapa 
. . . 2-3 
ft. 
.40 
1.16 
3.45 
Sapa 
... 3-4 
ft. 
.60 
1.40 
3.95 
Compass 
.. 2-3 
ft. 
.60 
1.40 
3.95 
Compass 
. . 3-4 
ft. 
.60 
1.65 
4,86 
Pears 
All 
Varieties 
.18-24 
in. 
.60 
1.65 
. . 2-3 
. . 3-4 
ft. 
ft. 
.70 
.90 
1.95 
2.55 
Postage Schedule on page 28. 
nd Pearsc^ 
Hardy Pears 
(See illustration on page 39.) 
Delicious pears can now be success¬ 
fully grown in the Northwest. The new 
varieties listed below, are the result of 
years of persistent effort to develop 
pears for the northern territory. The 
result is a fruit that compares in size, 
flavor and productivity with those of the 
chief fruit-growing states. 
PARKER PEAR 
(Minnesota No. 1) 
Introduced by the Minnesota State Fruit 
Farm, this splendid pear has been well tested in 
different parts of the state, and is now recom¬ 
mended for general planting in the southern 
half of Minnesota and similar latitudes. The 
fruit is medium to large, with smooth medium 
thick skin; color, yellow-bronze with faint blush. 
Flesh is fine-grained, tender, sweet and juicy. 
Fruit ripens in early September, 
PATTEN PEAR 
Originated by Chas. Patten a number of years 
ago, this pear has been thoroughly tested and is 
now recommended for planting in southern Min¬ 
nesota and suggested for trial in favorable loca¬ 
tions farther North. The fruit is of good size, 
resembles Bartlett in form and color; very ten¬ 
der, juicy and of good quality. Season Septem¬ 
ber. 
TAIT PEAR 
Hardiest of all pears, the Tait was originated 
in Ontario, Canada, and has endured tempera¬ 
tures of 40 degrees below zero, according to the 
originator, Mr. Tait. It is resistant to blight; 
the fruit is yellow, of medium size and good 
quality. The tree is a fine upright grower and 
very productive. 
Hardy Hedge PI ants 
For a fence that is friendly, ornamental and permanent. 
POSTAGE REQUIRED 
Size 
12-18 in. 
Size 18-24 in. 
11c for 
iO plants 
13c for 10 plants 
20c for 
60 plants 
25e for 60 plants 
25c for 
100 plants 
35c for 100 plants 
CHINESE HEDGEWOOD 
Extremely hardy, drought resistant and a 
quick, compact grower. Covered with small, 
bright green foliage from early spring until late 
fall. Forms a dense screen. Can be grown to 
any height desired. 
Price: 10 50 100 
12-18 in.80.50 $1.85 $3.50 
18-24 in.75 2.60 4.85 
2-3 ft.95 3.95 7.85 
Chinese 
Hedgewood 
is 
dense, 
bushy 
and 
compact. 
JAPANESE BARBERRY 
Thunbergi, Makes a neat, low boundary. 
Can be trimmed or grown naturally. Foliage 
turns to brilliant crimson in fall; branches 
are covered with scarlet berries. 
Price: 10 50 100 
12-15 in.$0.85 $3.35 $6.15 
15-18 in. 1.25 4.35 8.35 
18-24 in. 1.50 5.36 9.95 
BUCKTHORN 
A very hardy and dense tight _ ornamental 
hedge. Properly sheared will give a very 
formal effect. 
Price: 10 50 100 
12-18 in.$0.85 $2.65 $5.15 
18-24 in. 1.15 3.66 6.95 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Bridal Wreath. Most popular flowering 
hedge. The graceful, drooping sprays are ideal 
for growing untrimmed. 
Price: 10 50 100 
12-18 in.$1.25 $5.00 $8.00 
CARAGANA 
Numerous twiggy branches, covered with 
bright green fern-like leaves. A supreme 
hedge plant for severe climates, poor soil 
and dry locations. Can be pruned to any 
desired height. 
Price: 10 50 100 
12-18 in.$0.50 $1.50 $2.25 
Japanese 
Hedge Cherry 
The Modern Hedging for the 
.Japanese Hedge Cherry has fine, clean 
foliage, and miniature blooms of a blush 
rose color, followed by small, shiny, wine- 
red cherry fruits. Makes a compact hedge 
quickly and requires less trimming than 
other hedgings. Combines beauty, hardi¬ 
ness and economy. 
Special Introductory Price: 
10 50 100 
12-18 in.$0.95 $2.95 $5.00 
18-24 in. 1.35 4.35 7.46 
Plant Tall-Growing Hedges for Back Yard Seclusion—Loiv Hedges Along the Walk or Boundary Line 
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