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CRAB APPLES 
The Crab Apple has many points of excellence. They not only produce 
abundant crops of fruit but make fine ornamental trees especially when in 
bloom or when loaded with their highly colored fruits ranging from yellow 
to the deepest red and which are often borne in clusters. 
General cultural directions are the same as for apples. The trees succeed 
as well in hot as in cold climates and the fruit is prized for making jellies, cider 
and preserves. 
Prices of Crab Apple Trees 
Each 10 100 
1 year.4 to 6 ft. $ .45 $3.50 $30.00 
1 year..3 to 4 ft. .40 3.00 25.00 
1 year.2 to 3 ft. .35 2.50 20.00 
Hyslop The Hyslop is one of the most extensively cultivated varieties of 
the crab apples. The tree is very hardy, of a spreading habit and 
a very heavy bearer. 
The fruit is of good size and is produced in clusters. The skin is of a rich 
dark red color. Flesh is of a sub-acid flavor and is particularly adapted for 
the making of cider as well as being a favorite.with housewives for its use in 
making jellies, and spiced sweet pickles. 
On account of the attractive appearance of the tree and fruit, as well as its 
many uses, we believe every home orchard should contain one or more of the 
trees. Ripens in November and keeps well until January. 
Red Siberian This is a very highly prized variety of the crab apple family. 
Tree of rather spreading habit, producing fruit in clusters. 
The fruit is about three-fourths to an inch in diameter, of uniform size and 
rather flat at the base. The skin is of a lively scarlet color and very smooth, 
having a yellow ground and usually covered with a white bloom. When the 
bloom is rubbed off it presents a very highly polished appearance, which makes 
it particularly prized for fruit basket decoration. 
Red Siberian is considered excellent for culinary purposes and should not 
be overlooked when sending in your order. Ripens in September. 
Transcendent This variety is known among producers of crab apples, as 
well as housewives, as being one of the very best early 
autumn varieties. The tree is a vigorous upright grower and comes into bear¬ 
ing at an early age. This together with its heavy bearing qualities makes it 
one of the most profitable for the home orchard. 
The fruit is rather large, flattened at the end, of a golden yellow color, with 
a rich red cheek, and covered with a delicate pale blue bloom when ripe. This 
variety was imported from Russia and bears the reputation of being one of 
the best of the crab apple family. Ripens in September. 
Whitney This variety is deserving of more attention than it has received 
in the past. In addition to its fine fruiting qualities the tree is 
very ornamental in appearance making a handsome specimen. 
The fruit is one of the largest of the crab apple varieties, often averaging 
from \y 2 to 2 inches in diameter. The skin is of a smooth, glossy, green color, 
striped and splashed with carmine. The flesh is very firm, juicy and rich. 
The Whitney presents a very fine appearance, when displayed in a fruit 
basket, and it has exceptional value for culinary purposes. When fully ripe 
makes a fine dessert fruit. Ripens in August. 
Yellow Siberian This tree is a vigorous upright grower becoming round¬ 
ish with somewhat of a drooping habit. 
The fruit is of a large size, beautiful golden yellow, or amber, in color and 
is borne in clusters. The flesh is a beautiful amber color, juicy, sub-acid and 
highly prized for the making of preserves and jellies. 
On account of the high quality and the attractive appearance of this variety 
we believe every family orchard should contain one or more of these trees. 
Ripens in September. 
APRICOTS 
California has the distinction of producing the largest quantity of apricots 
of any region in the world. Our exports to foreign countries, especially to 
Europe, has made California famous as an apricot producing section. The 
crop is principally dried and canned, although large shipments of the fresh 
fruit are made yearly to the Eastern markets with very satisfactory returns to 
