CHERRIES 

RED-FLESHED CHERRY 
(Also known as Sapa) 









Since its introduction a number of years ago by Prof. N. E. Hansen, this Cherry 
has become very widely planted. The fruit finds ready sale on account of its; 
splendid quality which is unexcelled for canning, for sauce and pies, and for eating} 
out of hand: It is a large sized hybrid ‘Cherry with a small pit. It is purple-red 
outside and wine-red inside, thin skinned and has a delicious flavor. 
Fruits at 2 Years Old. This outstanding variety forms fruit buds on one- year-old 
wood. Thus it is that it bears the next year after planting in the orchard—tt is this 
reason that makes it a good annual fruiter. 
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Hardy—Easy to Grow. Extremely hardy, it thrives over a wide range. 
It is best practice to grow this variety as a large bush and keep them pruned 
more severely than most fruit trees. Cut out the older growth and encour- 
age growth of new shoots that will set fruit regularly and heavily. Include 
some of the pollinizers listed on page 20. Prices on page 20. 
OPATA 
The Opata, another creation of Dr. N. E. Hansen, is the companion tree 
for the Giant Red Flesh Cherry. Almost as large, it has a reddish blue skin 
and attractive green flesh. The Opata, although not as good for canning, 
is exceptionally nice for eating out of hand, possessing a mild, bland flavor. 
The tree is very hardy and is a heavy fruiter. =a 
Allowed to grow in bush form all the fruit is Delicious Jam 
easily picked from the ground. Be sure to in- Recipe 
clude some Opata in your Cherry orchard this 
year. Prices on page 20. Cover Plums or Cher- 
ries with water, add 14 
> teaspoons soda, boil till 
i skins break, drain through 
colander, remove pits. Li ee 
Add sugar pound for : 
pound. To a moderate Giant Red-Fleshed Cherry 
sized kettleful, add one 
tablespoonful of vinegar, 
boil until thick. Put in 
jars and seal. 

Hansen’s Improved Bush Cherry 
[21] 
Compass Cherry 
