14 . Fruit Tree Prices on Page 16 
-Zilke’s Whole Root Fruit Trees 
We have the following well known varieties, which have proven themselves unex- 
celled for home, as well as the market use. Our stock starts growing quickly after 
planting, because you get all of the roots, life and vigor. These trees have an abun- ~ 
dance of heavy, fibrous roots that quickly take hold in their new growing place. All as 
our trees are grown on rich, well drained, upland soil that is specially prepared and 
fertilized to encourage deep, heavy, fibrous root growth. Such trees are free from root 
diseases. Hardy Northern Grown fruit trees 
“recognized throughout the country as the safe 
and sure kind to plant. Our prices are less 
than half the usual prices asked by agents, 
because we sell direct from Nursery to you. 
SWEET CHERRIES 
SCHMIDT—A splendid market Cherry, be- 
cause of its attractive and all-around good 
qualities. A big producer of extra large 
Cherries; rich deep crimson color; tender, 
juicy and extra well flavored. Sweet. For 
prices see page 16. 
WINDSOR—Fruit large, dull red; flesh re- 
markably firm, of fine quality, and a good 
bearer. Tree hardy, prolific. Ripens middle 
of July. Highly recommended by some of the 
most prominent fruit growers of the country. 
BLACK TARTARIAN—Very large purplish 
black, heart-shaped; flesh mild and sweet, and 
quality considered one of the best for market 
and dessert. Tree vigorous, upright grower 
and immense bearer. Ripens in July. Me 
recommend it as one of the best sweets. For ; 
prices see page 16. Black Tartarian 
{ GIANT BLACK—Here is a good Sweet 
NAPOLEON (Royal Ann)—Of fine ap- Cherry, and here are four nae reasons: 
pearance and very largest size. Color ‘he cherries are larger than other kinds. 
yellow and amber, with bright red blush; yees bear more fruit than other kinds. 
flesh firm, juicy and delicious. Profitable Flavor is exquisitely finer, sweeter and 
for market, finding a ready sale, for can- jicher than that of other varieties. Fruit 
ning and dessert. Ripens in July. holds up on the tree long after full ripe. 
It’s a beautiful, blackish purple heart- 
shaped fruit, admired by all. Plant at 
least two trees this spring. 
SOUR CHERRIES 
LARGE MONTMORENCY—The best and 
largest Sour Cherry grown for market and 
canning. 10 days later than the Early 
Richmond; is dark red, very firm, one of 
the best flavored Sour Cherries, is a regu- 
lar bearer of enormous crops, brings good 
prices and ships well; in fact, is the best 
market Cherry. For prices see page 16. — 
EARLY RICHMOND—The good old va- — 
riety that bears such large crops in the 
gardens. Most hardy of all varieties, un- 
injured by severest. winters. One of the 
most valuable and popular varieties, un- 
surpassed for cooking purposes. Tree slen- | 
der in growth with a roundish, spreading ~— 
head. Ripens through June and bears 
Gomm | good crops. (June 25 to 30). For prices 
" Montmorency see page 16. . 



