SWEET CHERRIES 
Sweet Cherries should be planted as early in Spring as possible.“They will not 
survive late plantings if weather conditions are unfavorable. | 
WINDSOR. One of the best quality dark cherries. Large, juicy and firm, one of the best, if not 
the best, for canning and eating out of hand. Tree is a rapid and upright grower. Ripens July 
15th to 20th. 
NAPOLEON (ROYAL ANN). A beautiful yellow cherry with a bright red cheek. Flesh is firm, 
juicy, very sweet and fine flavored. Bears heavily. An excellent canning variety. Tree is vigorous, 
well shaped. Recommended for commercial and home planting. 
BLACK TARTARIAN. A large black meaty cherry that is well-known everywhere for its sweet © 
flavored fruit. Tree vigorous and a heavy bearer. Ripens middle to late June. 
SCHMIDT’S BIGGAREAU. An extra large cherry with a deep, rich, mahogany color. Flesh dark, 
fine grained, tender, with a pleasing sweet flavor. Fruit grows in clusters. Tree vigorous, very 
productive. Ripens in July. 
Prices: Strong 2 yr. trees, 4—5 feet, each $2.25; 3 for $6.50; 10 for $19.00. 
IMPORTANT. Cross pollination is essential with all sweet cherries. Always plant two or more 
kinds together to insure proper pollination. 
SOUR CHERRIES 
EARLY RICHMOND-—Sour. An old tried and true that is fine for cooking and canning. Tree is 
very hardy and productive. Fruit is of the best quality. Recommended for home use. 
LARGE MONTMORENCY. The finest sour or pie cherry grown. The leading commercial canning 
cherry. The fruit is extra fine in flavor and its brilliant red flesh is very appealing to the eye. 
A heavy annual bearer. As a superior variety for making those delicious pies and preserves plant 
Montmorency. 
NOTE. Sour cherries are self-fruitful and do not require pollinators. 
Prices: Strong 2 yr. trees, 4 feet and up, each $2.25; 3 for $6.50; 10 for $19.00. 
HANSEN IMPROVED BUSH CHERRY 
An ornamental shrub, producing delicious fruit. Fruit is large, black and sweet. 
Fine to eat right from the bush. Introduced by Dr. Hansen of the South Dakota 
Experiment Station. The silvery green leaves turn red in autumn and the pretty 
white blossoms add to landscape effect in the spring. Dwarf growing 4—5 feet. Can 
be trimmed. Usually bear fruit the first year after planting. Plant at least two 
bushes for better fruit production. 
Prices: 3 yr., 2-3 feet, each 85¢; 2 for $1.50. 
BEST CHERRIES FOR FREEZING 
Good: Schmidts Biggareau, Napoleon; excellent: Montmorency. 
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