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Cant 
RED-FLESHED CHERRY-PLUM 
(Also known as Sapa) 
Since its introduction a number of years ago by Prof. N E. Hansen, this 
Cherry has become very widely plantéd. 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— 
it is this reason that makes it a good annual fruiter. 
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 encourage growh 
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. Allowed to grow in bush] 
form all the fruit is easily picked from the ground. Be sure to include some 
Opata in your Cherry orchard this year. Prices on page 20. 
Delicious Jam Recipe 
Cover Plums or Cherries with water, add 114 teaspoons soda, 
boil till skins break, drain through colander, remove pits. Add 
sugar pound for pound. To a moderate sized kettleful, add one 
tablespoonful of vinegar, boil until thick. Put in jars and seal. 

Compass 

Hansen’s Improved Bush Cherry 
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