CASHMAN NURSERIES, 
Marly Strawberry—Tree very vigorous and produc- 
ve, flesh juicy, rich, sub-acid, with an agreeavle fla- 
ror, Augusl. 
Florence—One of the hardiest of all and an early . 
Hruit larger and considered by 
and profuse beater. : 
August to Sep- 
sume superior to the Transcendant. 
tember. 
Hyslop—This variety has been long and extensively 
cultivated. Trees are hardy and strong, fruit large, 
deep red when ripe, produced in clusters. Fine for 
cooking and for cider. September and October. 
Transcendant—An old favorite aid a beautiful va- 
riety of the Siberian Crab. Red and yellow. Quite 
subject to blight. Not recommended on that account. 
August. 
Virginin—A fine grower, free from blight. Fruit 
size of Transcendant, color red. Fine for cooking and 
for cider. September and October. 
Whitney—Very hardy, productive, handsome foliage. 
A dessert apple of good quality. Color red, flesh juicy, 
INC., 
OWATONNA, MINNESOTA 

tender and rich. Comes into bearing very early. 
September. 
Klame—(Minnesota No. 685)—This is primarily 
an ornamental crab but the fruits, though small, 
make an exceilent red jelly. The flowers are sim- 
ilar to other crabs but are borne in great profu- 
sion, The tree is compact in growth and of me- 
dimu size, suitable for lawn planting. The fruits 
are a briliiant red and hang tenaciously “to the 
trees until mid-winter, months after the leaves 
have falien. The effect is a mass of faming red 
color from August until November. The fruit is 
attractive to winter birds. 
Hopa—The red new foliage ani the beautiful 
singie red biossoms which completely cover the 
tree in the early spring make this tree the most 
attractive of spring flowering ornamental trees. 
‘Lhe fruit is small, red inside and out, remaining on 
the tree until autumn. The tree is hardy .an@ 
blooms while very young. A more delightful small 
tree, for a restrjeted space. could not be found. 


Plums 
~The plum is the natural tree fruit of the North. No 
farin or viulage home even in North Dakota and Mon- 
tania need be without this luscious fruit which is as 
easily raised in this climate as oranges in Florida or 
péeuches in New Jersey. They begin bearing early, 
gotten the next year after planting and continue so 
abundantly that they bear themselves out in ten to 
fifteen years. The native plums of this section were 
small and not always of the best flavor but during the 
last twenty-five years horticulturists have by experi- 
menting and cross fertilization with Japanese and 
Huropean plums brought forth new and improved va- 
rieties that are equal in size and superior in flavor to 
the choicest California plums usually found in fruit 
stores. 
When planted alone, or not used as filler in the or- 
chard, piums should be planted about sixteen feet 
apart. Several varieties should be planted together 
in order to allow the blossoms to cross pollenate. 
Trim back to form a head about three feet from the 
ground and each year cut back the rank growth of the 
branches hefore they reach the size of a lead pencil. 
Suckers ;that shoot up from the roots should be kept 
eut.away and the ground kept well mulched and culti- 
vated, Spraying should not he neglected and should be 
thoroughly and effectively done at least twice each 
year. Should they set fruit too heavy to ripen easily 
shake off the excess when it is about the size of a 
wild cherry. This will prevent overtaxing the vitality 
of the tree and insure a uniform crop each year. 
MINNESOTA PLUMS 
Produced at the Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm 
introduced by the University 
A large late plum, yellow 
With an attractive ‘red blush. Has very fine des- 
sert'-and canning qualities." Fruit clings to the 
tree even’ after ripe and after picking will keep 
two, or three weeks: © : 
Kiebing—Introduced by Chas. Haralson, Ex- 
celsior, Minn, . It is:‘hardy and of vigorous growth, 
producing a regular crop of unusually large, fine 
quality ‘red’ plums. Should be included in every 
home and commercial orchard. 
Golden Rod—Originated in 19138, and distributed in 
1923. A distinct departure from the usual type of 
red plum, its color being clear yellow, size large, very 
attractive. .Because of its contrast to other plums, its 
firmness and good shipping qualities it is a good com- 
mercial variety. 
La 'Crescent—tThe tree is large, extremely vigorous 
in nursery and orchard. Truit is medium in size, skin 
thin, tender, easily removed. No trace of astringency ; 
color, a beautiful clear apricot yellow, sometimes 
faintly blushed and covered with a delicate bloom; 
flesh is yellow, juicy, very tender, not fibrous, sweet, 
aromatic, suggestive of apricots; quality of the high- 
est; pit small and free. Season early. 
Loring Prize—This variety was originated near 
Faribault, Minnesota, and succeeded in carrying otf 
the prize offered by the State Horticultural Society 
for the best Minnesota plum. Tree is-thrifty and per- 
fectly hardy. Fruit very large, from 1% to 2% inches 
in diameter. nearly free stone, bright red, flesh yellow 
and of a delicious flavor superior to the California 
plum. Fine for market purposes. Tree bears when 
hree to four years old. 
Hnmber—Recently 
Fruit Breeding Farm.” 

Monitor—Tree medium in size but vigorous, pro- 
Page Ten 

KAHINTA PLUM 
duces a compact, rounded, well-shaped head, hardy 
and productive; fruit is large, roundish, well colored, 
with dark, dull red; flesh firm, moderately juicy, 
sweet; quality good; stone medium in size, cling; late 
mid-season. Very promising as a market plum. 
Tonka—Tree of medium size and vigor, of upright 
spreading growth, hardy; fruit roundish, large, dark 
red; flesh firm juicy, sweet; quality good; stone very 
spreading growth, hardy; fruit roundish, large, dark 
small, free or nearly free at maturity; early mid- 
season. WHspecially recommended for the home and 
market because of Minnesota fruit breeding farm pro- 
auctions. + 
Underwood—Tree extremely vigorous, large size, of 
spreading growth, forming a round head, very hardy 
and very productive; fruit is large, roundish-oval, 
attractive red in color; flesh juicy, fairly firm, hangs 
well to the tree, ripens very early and continues over 
a long season; stone is small, cling; quality excellent. 
Ripens two weeks earlier than any other good plum. 

HANSEN HYBRID PLUMS 
Produced at the South Dakota Experiment Station 
Hanska—A cross between the native plum and the 
ine fragrant Apricot Plum of China. Tree a strong 
ipright grower and early and full bearer. Fruit large, 
firm, bright red; flesh yellow and of a delicious apri- 
cot flavor. Excellent for eating raw or for cooking. 
Kahinta—Cross between the Japanese Apple Plum 
and the Terry. Fruit 1% inches in diameter, dark 

