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WINTER APPLES—Continued 
WAGENER—Goo0d size, deep red in the sun; flesh firm, 
sub-acid, excellent quality deserving more general ap- 
preciation and use. One of the earliest bearers. 
*WEALTHY—Few varieties that are at once so hardy 
and so productive yield fruit of such good quality— 
white fleshed, juicy and vinous; of medium size, smooth, 
round and deep red. October to January. 
WINESAP—Medium, deep red; firm, crisp, sub-acid. 
YORK IMPERIAL (Johnson’s Fine Winter)—Medium 
to large; yellow, shaded red; firm, juicy, sub-acid. 
DWARF APPLES 
Set trees 8 to 10 feet apart. Very productive, usually 
commence bearing the second year after planting. Adapted 
to yard and small gardens. ‘Can furnish: Baldwin, De- | 
licious, Duchesse, Maiden Blush, McIntosh, Northern 
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STANDARD FRUIT TREES 
SS 
Spy, Red Astrachan, Wealthy, and Yellow Transparent. 
PLUMS 
Annual sprayings with Bordeaux mixture keep away | 
the leaf and fungus, and the thinning of too heavy crops 
of fruit prevents fruit rot. Plum trees are the best 
kind to set out in chicken yards; their full, round- 
ed form furnishing abundant shade for the fowls. 
Set trees 16 to 20 feet apart. 
BRADSHAW—Large, dark red, flesh green, 
juicy, productive, fine for market. Aug. 
GERMAN PRUNE—Large, dark purple, sweet, 
good. One of the most desirable and popular for 
canning. Sept. 
GRAND DUKE—Color of Bradshaw; fruit very 
large, of fine quality, free from rot; very pro- 
ductive. Last Sept. 
IMPERIAL GAGE—Large pale green, juicy 
sweet, rich and excellent. Aug. 
LOMBARD—Medium, violet red, juicy, good, 
hardy and productive, the leading market va- 
riety. Aug. 
SHIPPER’S PRIDE—Large, dark purple; very 
showy, often measuring 2 inches in diameter; 
fine, juicy and sweet. Sept. 
SHROPSHIRE—Medium, dark 
ductive, Oct. 
ABUNDANCE (Botan)—Hardy and productive. 
Fruit large, pinkish red, with heavy bloom; good 
quality. Aug. 
purple, very pro- 



Early Richmond 

Bradshaw Plum 
BURBANK~—Ripens 10 days after Abundance. 
Tree hardy; sprawling, vigorous, productive; 
bears young. Fruit large, excellent quality; 
cherry red with lilac bloom. 
RED JUNE—One of the vigorous, upright grow- 
ers; productive; fair size, vermilion red; pleas- 
ant quality. Aug. 
WICKSON—Sept. Fruit large, long heart-shaped, 
color deep maroon red covered with white 
bloom; flesh firm and meaty, yellow, rich and 
aromatic; cling; pit small. 
CRAB APPLES 
For preserving, jellies, table fruits, cider and 
ornament. The trees usually bear the second sea- 
son after planting. 
FLORENCE— Originated in Minnesota, and Fate 
lar for its hardiness. Early; a beautiful carmine 
color. 
HYSLOP—Large; deep crimson; one of the most 
beautiful of Crabs; very popular. Oct. to Jan. 
MARTHA—Beautiful, glossy yellow, shaded 
bright. red, good size, mild, clear, tart: Oct. 
CHERRIES 
The compact shapeliness of Cherry trees, 
their glossy foliage, and spring glory of 
clustered blossoms, gives them ornamental 
value even in the lawn. 
The trees are naturally hardy, succeed- 
ing best on sandy or gravelly loam, well 
drained. Avoid low or wet ground. 
Sweet varieties grow more rapidly and 
make larger pyramidal trees. Set trees 18 
to 20 feet apart. The Sour varieties are 
dwarf and bushy, bear earlier, and are more 
largely planted. Set trees 15 to 18 feet 
apart. 
SOUR CHERRIES 
DYEHOUSE—A very early and sure bearer; 
ripens a week before Early Richmond. Early 
~ June. 
EARLY RICHMOND—Medium, dark red, melt- 
ing, juicy, sprightly, rich acid, best. A depend- 
able cropper. June. 
