


ANDREWS Hardy PEARS 
LUSCIOUS TREE-RIPENED PEARS 
FOR YOUR Eating Pleasure 
Suitable for Lawn or Orchard 
PARKER PEAR *x*x* 
This splendid Pear was introduced a few years ago by the Minnesota State Fruit Breed- 
ing Farm and has been steadily gaining recognition and favor since that time. It is now 
recommended for general planting in the southern half of the state and is suggested for 
trial in favorable locations farther north. 
Prof. Alderman, Chief of Horticulture, University of Minnesota, describes the tree as 
“large, vigorous and free growing. The fruit is medium to large, with smooth medium thick 
skin; color clear medium yellow, usually with blush; flesh is tender, medium fine grained, 
juicy, sweet and of very good quality. Fruit ripens in early September.” Somewhat subject 
to blight if grown too rapidly. 
BANTAM PEAR *** 
Bantam was originated at the Minnesota State Fruit Breeding Farm. The fruit is not as 
large as the other varieties, but makes up in quality what it may lack in size. The tree is as 
hardy as a Duchess Apple tree and can be grown successfully wherever Duchess can be 
grown. It is free from blight and is a heavy and annual cropper. To eat or to can, this 
Pear has made a place for itself. 
PATTEN PEAR 
This Pear was originated by Chas. Patten a number of years ago and has since been thor- 
oughly tested and is now recommended for planting in the southern half of Minnesota. 
Patten is a strong, vigorous growing tree and very productive. Prof. H. L. Lantz says, perience the saving and the satisfaction of 
“This Patten Pear, as grown at Charles City, has never blighted and has been productive growing your own. 
and vigorous. The fruit is of good size, resembles Bartlett in form, very tender, juicy and 
good quality; season September.” 
Now that it is so clearly demonstrated that these Pears can be successfully grown in Min- PARKER AND PATTEN PRICES 
nesota, all orchards should include a good assortment. We can heartily recommend Patten. aor 1-4Each 5-9 Each 
not branched 
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ANDREWS Quality GRAPES $[esiccns 
Although Grapes are not grown on a large scale commercially in 
Minnesota, still they are one of the most popular fruits in the home 
FREDONIA 
garden. Grapes are not hard to grow, and furnish an excellent source 


Plant these hardy northern Pears and ex- 

of fruit for juice, jelly and jam. In many plantings they are used as an The Fredonia is an early black Grape of the Concord type. However, 
attractive hedge to separate the garden area from the yard, as well as it is three weeks earlier to ripen than Concord, which is a decided ad- 
for use in the well known Grape arbor. vantage in the northern part of the country. The fruit is equal to, or 
better than Concord. It is very productive and is just as hardy as Con- 
BETA cord, but like Concord should have winter protection. Fredonia is 
A heavy, annual bearer, hardy as the Wild Grape. Medium size black rapidly becoming a standard variety and is replacing Concord in many 
fruit of extra good quality for juice and jelly, and ripens so early that districts. 
it can be grown far north. The Beta withstands our severe northern 
winters without protection. They may be grown on fences, over a build- 2-Year, Select Plants, All Postpaid 
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