STANDARD FRUIT TREES 27 
WINTER APPLES—Continued 
\. WAGENER—Good 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 
Spy, Red Astrachan, Wealthy, and Yellow Transparent. 
PLUMS 
Annual sprayings with Bordeaux mixture keep away | re 
the leaf and fungus, and the thinning of too heavy crops Bradshaw Plum 
of fruit prevents fruit rot. Plum trees are the best 
kind to set out in chicken yards; their full, round- \‘BURBANK—Ripens 10 days after Abundance. 
ed form furnishing abundant shade for the fowls. Tree hardy; sprawling, vigorous, productive, 
Set trees 16 to 20 feet apart. bears young. Fruit large, excellent quality; 
“BRADSHAW-—Large, dark red, flesh green, . Cherry red with lilac bloom. 
juicy, productive, fine for market. Aug. ‘RED JUNE—One of the vigorous, upright grow- 
\GERMAN PRUNE—Large, dark purple, sweet, ers; productive; fair size, vermilion red; pleas- 
good. One of the most desirable and popular for ant quality. Aug. 
ee oe: Sept. f WICKSON—Sept. Fruit large, long heart-shaped, 
‘GRAND DUKE—Color of Bradshaw; fruit very © color deep maroon red covered with white 
large, of fine quality, free from rot; very pro- bloom; flesh firm and meaty, yellow, rich and 
ductive. Last Sept. aromatic; cling; pit small. 
\ IMPERIAL GAGE—Large pale green, juicy 
sweet, rich and excellent. Aug. CRAB APPLES 
\LOMBARD—Medium, violet red, juicy, good, For preserving, jellies, table fruits, cider and 
hardy and productive, the leading market va- ornament. The trees usually bear the second sea- 
riety, Aug, son after planting. 
‘ SHIPPER’S PRIDE—Large, dark purple; ver aah ; . 
showy, often measuring 2 inches ue dite \ FLORENCE— Originated in Minnesota, and popu- 
fine, juicy and sweet. Sept. lar for its hardiness. Early; a beautiful carmine 
. SHROPSHIRE—Medium, dark purple, very pro- ealer, 
ductive, Oct. HYSLOP—Large; deep crimson; one of the most 
_ ABUNDANCE (Botan)—Hardy and productive. beautiful of Crabs; very popular. Oct. to Jan. 
Fruit large, pinkish red, with heavy bloom; good \ MARTHA—Beautiful, glossy yellow, shaded 
quality. Aug 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. 
Early Richmond 
