CHERRIES 
Hardy Minnesota Grown 
(See illustration on page 38) 
MORDENA CHERRY 
Originated at Morden Experiment Station, 
Manitoba, Canada. After two of the severest 
winters on record in the Winnipeg district, Mor- 
dena trees were loaded with fruit to the top¬ 
most branches, eight feet in the air. It is a 
few days earlier to ripen and very much hardier 
than Compass. Mordena is very good for eat¬ 
ing, or for all cooking purposes. Stock very 
limited. Price, 2-3 ft. trees: 40c each, 4 for 
$1.40; 3-4 ft.: 47c each, 4 for $1.75, prepaid. 
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. See prices 
at right. 
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. 2-3 ft. and 3-4 ft. trees only. See 
prices at right. 
COMPASS CHERRY 
Indispensable as a Pollinator 
Hardy throughout the Northwest and Can¬ 
ada. Fruit is black, of medium size and good 
quality. Makes delicious pies, preserves, etc. 
See prices at right. 
HANSEN’S SUPER-HARDY 
BUSH CHERRY 
See Color Illustration Inside Front Cover . 
This hardy bush cherry produces an abundance 
of deep red fruit exceptionally early. It makes 
the finest jam and is of excellent flavor. It 
will stand severest drought and can also be used 
for hedge or for foundation planting. The foliage 
is silvery-green, turning to red and gold in fall. 
Price, 2-yr. size: 30c each, 3 for 75c, 6 for 
$1.30, 12 for $2.50, prepaid. 
Parker Pears in Our Nursery. 
-PRICES- 
Of Cherries and Pears 
CHERRIES (Except Mordena and Hansen’s) 
Size Each 4 10 
2- 3 ft. 30c $1.00 $2.35 Prepaid 
3- 4 ft. 37c 1.35 3.10 Prepaid 
4- 6 ft. 55c 2.10 4.95 Not prepaid 
PEARS ( Except Minn. 103 and Asiatic) 
2- 3 ft. 30c $1.00 $2.35 Prepaid 
3- 4 ft. 38c 1.40 3.20 Prepaid 
4- 6 ft. 55c 2.10 4.95 Not Prepaid 
On orders under $1.00, add 15c for 
packing 
NEW NORTHERN APRICOT 
For the first time we offer a new hardy apricot 
—introduced by Prof. Hansen of S. D. State 
College. Matures in the Northwest—is drought- 
resistant and produces good size yellow fruit 
of excellent flavor. It has stood 40° below zero. 
Makes excellent jam and is fine for canning. 
Price, 2-3 ft. trees: 75c each, 2 for $1.40; 
3-4 ft.: $1.00 each, 2 for $1.90, prepaid. 
PEARS 
Vigorous and Cold 
Resistant 
(See illustration on page 39) 
NEW MINN. NO. 103 PEAR 
This new pear was originated at the Minne¬ 
sota State Fruit Breeding Farm. It is con¬ 
siderably hardier than any of the other varieties 
grown in Minnesota. While not as large as 
Parker, it is of exceptionally HIGH QUALITY 
and PERFECTLY HARDY. This new variety 
will be given a name, this year. Offered for the 
first time—supply limited. Price, 3-4 ft. trees: 
75c each, prepaid; 4-6 ft.: $1.00 each, not 
prepaid. 
PARKER PEAR 
(Minnesota No. 1) 
Introduced by the Minnesota State Fruit Farm, 
this splendid pear has been well tested in dif¬ 
ferent parts of the state, and is now recommend¬ 
ed 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. See prices 
at left. 
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 
Minnesota and suggested for trial in favorable 
locations farther north. The fruit is of good 
size, resembles Bartlett in form and color; very 
tender, juicy and of good quality. Season Sep¬ 
tember. See prices at left. 
TAIT PEAR 
Hardiest of all pears, the Tait was origimtted 
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. See prices at left. 
NEW HARDY ASIATIC PEAR 
See Color Illustration Inside Front Cover. 
A new hardy pear with which propagators are ^ 
experimenting. Grow it yourself and a surprise 
may await you, for it will be a variety never 
grown before. 
Price, 18-24 in.: 30c each, 3 for 75c, 6 for 
$1.25, prepaid. 
On Orders under Si .00 
Rdd 1 5c for Packing 
HARDY HEDGE PLANTS 
For a fence that is friendly , ornamental and permanent. 
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, 12-18 in.: 10 for 50c, 50 for $1.85, 100 
for $3.35; 18-24 in.: 10 for 75c, 50 for $2.45, 
100 for $4.45, prepaid. Not prepaid, 2-3 ft.: 
10 for 85c; 50 for $3.35, 100 for $5.35. 
SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 
Bridal Wreath. Most popular flowering hedge. 
The graceful, drooping sprays are ideal for 
growing untrimmed. 
Price, 12-18 in.: 10 for $1.15, 50 for $3.95, 
100 for $7.35; 18-24 in.: 10 for $1.65, 50 for 
$4.85, 100 for $8.35, prepaid. 
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, 
combining beauty and hardiness. 
Price, 12-18 in.: 10 for 85c, 50 for $2.65, 
100 for $4.85, prepaid. 
BUCKTHORN 
A very hardy and dense tight ornamental 
hedge. Properly sheared will give a very formal 
effect. 
Price, 12-18 in.: 10 for 60c, 50 for $2.25, 
100 for $3.75; 18-24 in.: 10 for 95c, 50 for 
$4.35, 100 for $7.85, prepaid. Not prepaid, 2-3 
ft.: 10 for $1.35. 50 for $5.35, 100 for $8.85. 
CARAGANA 
Numerous twiggy branches, covered with 
bright green fern-like leaves. A supreme hedge 
plant for severe climates, poor soil and dry lo¬ 
cations. Can be pruned to any desired height. 
Price, 12-18 in.: 10 for 45c, 50 for $1.65, 100 
for $2.95; 18-24 in.: 10 for 65c, 50 for $2.35, 
100 for $4.45, prepaid. Not prepaid, 2-3 ft.: 10 
for 85c, 50 for $2.95, 100 for $4.65. 
RUSSIAN OLIVE 
Foliage of beautiful silver gray. Makes a 
beautiful tall screen hedge. Extremely hardy 
and drought-resistant. 
Price, 12-18 in.: 10 for 75c, 50 for $2.45, 
100 for $4.65; 18-24 in.: 10 for 95c, 50 for 
$3.85, 100 for $5.85, prepaid. Not prepaid, 2-3 
ft.: 10 for $1.15, 50 for $4.35, 100 for $7.15. 
JAPANESE BARBERRY 
Thunbergi. Makes a neat, low boundary. Can 
be trimmed or grown naturally. Foliage turns 
to brilliant crimson in fall; branches are cov¬ 
ered with scarlet berries. 
Price, 12-18 in.: 10 for 65c, 50 for $2.35, 100 
for $3.85; 18-24 in.: 10 for 85c, 50 for $2.95, 
100 for $5.65, prepaid. 
Hedge and Pruning Shears on Page 74 
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