1952 SPRING CATALOG OR) 
FRUITS 
Illinois is one of the leading apple-growing 
States in the Union, and the fruit produced here 
is far superior in flavor and keeping qualities 
than any from the South or West. And unlike 
other fruits, its period of ripening extends 
throughout the year. So that by a selection of 
kinds one may have this most valuable fruit of 
his own growing in a fresh condition the year 
round. Don’t kid yourself that apples do not 
grow here and that planting an orchard would 
be a waste of time and money. 
AS a dessert fruit, the pear is of great value. 
When properly ripened there is none of the tree 
fruits more luscious. It is an old saying that “He 
who plants pears plants for his heirs.’”’ The pear 
is a very much longer-lived tree than the apple, 
and, as a rule, comes into bearing much later. 
However, we now have varieties that come into 
bearing soon after planting. The dwarf trees 
often bear in the nursery row, and commence 
bearing very soon after planting, and are annual 
bearers. 
Peaches are the earliest to come into bearing 
after planting of any of the tree fruits. Trees 
have been known to bear fruit within eighteen 
months from the time the seed sprouted, and it is 
not uncommon for them to bear in three years 
from the seed. Trees planted out usually come 
into bearing the second year and come into full 
bearing from three to four years. 
The Plum being a native fruit, is of the most 
easy culture and an abundant bearer. There is 
an endless variety of colors and flavors as well 
as different times of ripening, extending from the 
middle of July to late fall. 
The Apricot is one of the earliest of the tree 
fruits and is the first tree in the spring to show 
bloom. A rich, delicious fruit, coming between 
cherries and peaches. Very much like the peach 
in outward appearance, but like the plum in tex- 
ture and quality. Aside from its value as a fresh 
fruit, the Apricot is fine for canning or drying, 
and vast quantities are used in this way every 
year. 
The Cherry begins to bear when only a few 
feet in height, and is an annual bearer. The fruit 
is fine and delicious, and one of the earliest of 
the tree fruits. 
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Summer Varieties 
“YELLOW TRANSPARENT—This variety was intro- 
duced from Russia in 1870 by the U. S. Depart- 
ment of Agriculture and is one of the very 
hardiest and earliest bearers grown, usually 
bears in the nursery row. Of vigorous upright 
growth, but never makes a large tree. Fruit 
medium, skin clear white at first, becoming 
pale yellow when fully matured. Fruit may be 
used from ten days to two weeks earlier than 
any other kind. Extremely productive. 
OLDENBURG (Duchess of Oldenburg)—One of 
the most hardy and profitable kinds in culti- 
vation. Tree among the hardiest, and one of the 
few that will stand the climate of northern 
Iowa, Minnesota, Montana and other cold loca- 
tions. Medium sized, red striped and a favorite 
on account of its rich acidity and splendid 
cooking qualities. Seascn the last of July to 
September. Regular and abundant bearer, 
Fall Varieties 
SNOW (Famuse)—Gets its name from the snow- 
white color of its flesh. It is an excellent, pro- 
ductive autumn apple and is especially valu- 
able in northern latitudes. Fruit of medium 
size, roundish, mostly red in the sun. Flesh 
remarkably white, very tender, juicy and with 
a slight perfume. For eating out of hand it is 
in a class by itself. Season October to De- 
cember. 
‘ WEALTHY—Vigorous spreading tree, extremely 
productive. This beautiful moderate-sized 
brilliant red apple is of fine quality, one of the 
best of its season. It is a relatively good keep- 
Red Delicious 
er, and owing to the hardiness of the tree, its 
adaptability to cold climates and early bearing 
habit makes it a very profitable kind. Flesh 
white and tender, reddish stained and of excel- 
lent flavor. Season October to December. 
Winter Varieties 
‘RED DELICIOUS—Tree very hardy, strong up- 
right grower and comes into bearing soon. 
Fruit large, nearly covered with brilliant dark 
red. Flesh fine-grained, crisp, and melting. 
Juicy, with a delightful aroma; of very highest 
quality. This no doubt is the most popular and 
highest priced eating apple on the market. 
Season November to March. 
YELLOW DELICIOUS—The Yellow Delicious is 
identical in shape and size with the red variety 
apple. Is completely yellow in appearance. 
Flavor sweet, and flesh is very firm, crisp and 
juicy. A splendid market apple. 
.GRIMES GOLDEN PIPPIN—Tree is vigorous grow- 
er and a hardy late bloomer.-Comes into bear- 
ing young. Fruit medium to large, cylindrical 
in shape; flesh tender, juicy and rich, an old- 
time favorite, never losing its popularity. A 
favorite in all markets and invariably brings 
the highest price. Color, a transparent golden 
yellow. Season November to April. 
