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Pears 
While still an experiment Minnesota No. 4 and 
Tait-Dropmore Pears show promise. One of each 
kind for $2.50. 
Large Plums 
Kaga—This has been our most reliable plum. 
Always bears a lot of apricot flavored fruit. It 
has a flavor all its own for eating and canning. 
3-4 ft., each $1.40. 
Pipestone—This new one from our fruit breeding 
farm appears to be the best Minnesota variety 
for us. The tree grows fast and. has the largest 
‘plum of any we can grow. Think of having plums 
nearly two inches across with a fine flavor and 
you can imagine the pleasure you can have in 
picking and eating them. Good for canning. 3-4 
feet, each $1.40. 
Minnesota No. 101 Plum looks most promising. 
Strong and fast growing hardy tree with fruit 
that can’t be beat. 4-5 ft., $1.75 
Ember—The last to ripen, a good keeper, nice 
to have around for eating long after the other 
plums have gone. 3-4 ft., $1.40. 
~ Cherry-Plum Hybrids 
Compass—The old reliable that always bears a 
crop of good quality for canning. As with all 
trees in this group, it should be grown in bush 
form, let them branch out close to the ground. 
53-4 ft., each $1.40. 
Sapa—tThe standard of quality in its class. Dark 
purple all the way through, about one inch in di- 
ameter. Swell for jam. Each $1.40. 
Oka—Large, purple flesh, the best for eating. 
Ripens early. 3-4 ft., $1.40. ; 
Opata—Green flesh, good for .eating and can- 
ning. Hardiest of its group. Each, $1.40. 
Korean Cherry—Another Minnesota development 
that is gaining attention fast. It is a dwarf bush 
3 to 4 feet and a good ornamental. The cherry is 
very good for canning. 18-24 inch, 2 for $2.00. 
If wanted by parcel post, please add 10% to the 
cost of all fruit trees. 
