x *& & What You Should Know 
BEFORE 
YOU BUY 
Common rooted fruit trees may look the same 
as Northern rooted trees—may even start all 
right. But when the first hard winter comes 
along, with little or no snow -for protection, 
common rooted trees are quite sure to be in- 
jured or even killed, leaving a dead or crippled 
orchard, 
An apple tree is no hardier than the root it is 
grafted on. Hardy root stocks are as vital to 
your orchard as a good foundation is to your 
home. 
Actual tests show that common, tender root 
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Left—17-year-old McIntosh grafted on common root 
stock. Root could not endure Minnesota conditions 
—it died completely, leaving tree to exist on small 
scion roots which sprouted above the graft. Result: 
weak growth—poor crops. 
NURSERY STOCK 
stocks are the greatest cause of failure in the 
orchard. Commercial growers know how im- 
portant root stocks are to the life of their trees. 
In tests, 50 common rooted, and 50 Northern 
rooted trees of same size were planted under 
identical conditions. Note the difference at 17 
years. Many common rooted trees are gone en- 
tirely—those remaining are one-third the size 
of the Northern rooted trees, and produced one- 
fifth as much fruit. So beware of common rooted, 
Southern grown stocks. See the difference in the 
photo shown here, 
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Right—17-year-old McIntosh grafted on our special 
Northern roots. The success of this tree is due to 
the hardy, sturdy root which anchors tree securely 
and makes possible vigorous growth and heavy 
crops. 
The Finest in . 
CRAB APPLES 
New Chestnut Crab 
NEW PIOTOSH CRAB—A new crab from Can- 
ada that’s even better than Whitney for eating, 
canning, pickles, or preserves. Medium large, 
bright red color, very attractive. Bears heavier 
than Whitney, with better quality, flavor and 
hardiness. 
NEW RED RIVER CRAB—A cross of Dolgo 
Crab with the famed Delicious Apple! It com- 
bines beauty and jelling quality of Dolgo with 
the sweet flavor of Delicious. Hardy in Can- 
ada. 
WHITNEY CRAB—A favorite in the home for 
canning and preserving. Fruit is of good size 
—very high color. Immense crops. 
DOLGO, THE LAWN TREE CRAB—Has rare 
beauty as an ornamental lawn tree, and is 
perfectly hardy. The apple itself is a very 
rich red, and jells perfectly, even when dead 
ripe. A fine canning crab. 
NEW CHESTNUT CRAB—A delightful new eat- 
ing apple from Minnesota's Experiment Station. 
Fruits are intermediate in size between a stand- 
ard eating apple and a crab apple—just the 
right size for school lunches! Beautifully col- 
ored, red over yellow, giving an attractive 
reddish bronze appearance. Flesh is crisp and 
juicy with pleasing nut-like flavor. It lacks the 
strong acid flavor of ordinary crabs. Nothing 
finer for eating fresh, for sauce, pies or pickles! 
Extremely hardy and cedar rust resistant. 
Prepaid Prices: CRAB APPLE TREES 
10 or 
1to4 5 to9 more 
All Prepaid EACH EACH EACH 
S210 4 tlc Shineseee ee 0s90 $0.80 $0.65 
4 to 5 1.10 1.00 .85 
5 to 6 1.35 1,25 1.10 
NORTHERN FRUIT GROWERS: . 
See page 29 for 
varieties best fitted 
to your climate. 
New 
Seedless == 
Highest Quality 
Super Hardy 
Page 32 
PARKER PEAR—Introduced by the Minnesota 
State Fruit Farm, this splendid pear is now rec- 
ommended for the southern half of Minnesota 
and similar latitudes. The fruit is medium to 
large, with smooth skin; color, yellow-bronze 
with faint blush. Flesh is fine-grained, tender, 
sweet, and juicy. Fruit ripens in early Septem- 
ber. 
PATTEN PEAR—This pear has been 
thoroughly tested and is now rec- 
ommended for planting in southern 
Minnesota and suggested for trial in 
favorable locations farther north. The 
fruit is of good size, resembles Bart- 
lett in form and color; very tender, 
juicy and of good quality. Season, 
September. 
Now that it is so clearly demonstrated that 
these Pears can be successfully grown in 
Minnesota, all orchards should include a 
good assortment. : 
Grow HARDY PEARS hat Thrive in thee NORTH 
BANTAM PEAR—NOW a real high quality eat- 
ing pear, with hardiness of a Duchess apple! 
Latest sensation of Minn. Fruit Farm. Flavor of 
the luscious fruit—a big surprise. Not a large 
pear—but makes up in quality what it may 
lack in size. A vigorous grower, free from blight, 
stands severe cold. For eating or canning, this 
pear has made a place for itself. Ideal for lawn 
planting. 
NEW SEEDLESS PEAR—A new pear from South 
Dakota that appears hardy in central sections 
of Minnesota. Fruit is of the long type, about 
two and a half inches in diameter, with very 
juicy, melting white flesh with no hard center 
core, and no seeds! It combines hardiness with 
splendid eating quality. 
NORTHLAND 
PEAR, 
1 PARKER 5 to 6 ft. 
1 PATTEN 5 to 6 ft. 
1 SEEDLESS 5 to 6 ft. - 
ALL 3 
ppd. for 
COLLECTION $4.65 
PEARS: 
Bantam. . 
Seedless.. 
Parker. . . 
Patten 
PREPAID PRICES: 
HARDY PEARS 
SIZES 
3 to 4 ft. (2 yr. heavy)..... 
4 to 5 ft. (2 yr. heavy)... 
5 to 6 ft. (2 yr. heavy) 
On Nursery Orders Less than $1.50, Add 15c¢ Packing Charge 
