years. Usually bear from one to two years earlier than ordinary 
trees. Not only are the trunks taller and greater in diameter, but 
the root system too is more rugged and ready to carry a greater 
amount of moisture and plant food. Except for Sour Cherries, which 
are by nature smaller at maturity, all of Wards Quick Crop Fruit 
QUICK CROP APPLE TREES lots of 4 or more, Each 1.65 
91 GK 6160—DouBLeE Rep Deticrous. Bears sooner than the regular 
Red Delicious. Often produces fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. 
Extra large, 5-knob apples. Fine-grained, juicy flesh. Considered 
the King of all red apples. Brings high market prices. 
- 91 GK 6164—YetLow TRANSPARENT. Large, waxy yellow fruit. 
Flesh is crisp, white, sweet and juicy. Begins to bear at an early 
age. Good pollinator for other varieties. Grows almost everywhere. 
91 GK 6165—MclInTosH; Sotip Rep. Beautiful red apples with 
- contrasting snow-white flesh. Retains its brilliant crimson color 
after picking. Uniform in size and shape. Flesh is tender and juicy. 
Very aromatic. Extra hardy, long-lived, productive. 
91 GK 6166—Winesap, STAYMAN. This vigorous tree bears early. 
Large, attractive red fruit striped greenish-yellow. Tender, fine- 
grained, juicy fruit with spicy flavor. Keeps well. 
91 GK6169—YetLow Deticious. Glossy, golden yellow fruit. 
Crisp, firm, creamy yellow flesh. Tangy flavor. A good winter 
keeper. Very productive. Good pollinator for other apples. 
it QUICK CROP PEAR TREES lots of 4 or more, Each 205 
91 GK 6260—BartLetT. Best early pear. Enormous crops of large, 
yellow, beautifully formed fruit. A national favorite. Fine-grained; 
excellent flavor. A good pollinator for other pears. 
91 GK 6261—Kierrer. Crisp, juicy flésh. Delicious flavor. Large 
yellow fruit with vermilion blush. Hardy tree is blight resistant. 
A good pollinator for other varieties. Bears very young. 
91 GK 6263—Douc.Las. Combines hardiness with richer flavor, 
finer texture. Golden yellow with pink shading. Trees often bear 
3 years after planting. A good pollinator. 
Prices oF Quick Crop Fruit TREES ABOVE 
State Catalog Number, Height. Give nearest Express Station. Shipped Prepaid. 
ne hat he, fr Dik Pell 
_ Quick Crop Fruit Trees are extra large, field grown for three 
Trees are 5 to 7 feet tall, and % to 1 inch caliper. The advantage 
gained by one or two years additional crops more than offsets the 
difference in the price of Extra Size trees. 
AsoutT PoLLinaTion—Plant at least two varieties of each of the 
fruit trees listed here, with the exception of Sour Cherries which 
are self-pollinating. Shipped Prepaid at proper planting time. 
QUICK CROP CHERRIES lots of 4 or more, Each 2.30 
‘+91 GK 6860—Eanrnty Ricumonp. Sour. Usually the earliest sour 
cherry. Large red fruits are juicy and tender. 
.91 GK 6361—Montmorency. Sour. An old favorite. Deep red, firm, 
tine flavored. A leading market cherry. Self-pollinating. 
91 GK 6362—Binc. Sweet. Very: large, dark red, heart shaped 
fruit with glossy skin. Firm, meaty, of fine flavor. Ripens in June. 
- 9] GK 6365—B.Lack TARTARIAN. Sweet. Purplish black. Firm, sweet 
and highly flavored. A good pollinator for other cherries. 
{ QUICK CROP PEACH TREES lots of 4 or more, Each 1.40 
91 GK 6460—Exserra. Midseason. Yellow freestone. Oval fruits 
with rosy blush. Most popular of all peaches. . Self-pollinating. 
91 GK 6461—J. H. Hate. Midseason. Yellow freestone. Larger than 
Elberta. Ripens just before Elberta. Plant with good pollinator. 
91 GK 6464—Go.peNn JuBILEE. Yellow. Freestone. Matures early. 
Fine grained flesh is juicy and delicious. Very hardy. Blooms 
after danger of frost. Self-fertile. Good pollinator. 
| QUICK CROP PLUM TREES lots of 4 or more, Each 205 
91 GK 6566—Surpenror. Rich dark red fruit. The sweet, juicy 
flesh is light yellow. As large as many California plums. Cling- 
stone. Very hardy and vigorous. Bears heavily. 
91 GK 6565—STANLEY Prune. Finest purple freestone plum. 
Large, sweet, firm fruit with yellow flesh. Fine for canning. 
Very hardy. Disease resistant. Often bears second year. 
91 GK 6569—Rep Wine. Extra large yellow fruit with red cheek. 
Juicy, sweet, firm yellow flesh. A midseason freestone. 
ADDITIONAL QUICK CROP VARIETIES 
IF 
fe: 
Asparagus, Quick Crop......See Page 64 
VARIETY HEIGHT TRUNK DIAM. 1to3 4 or more Blackberries, Quick Crop... .See Page 39 
Apple Trees, Quick Crop...... 5to7 Feet| %to1 Inch $1.85 Each | $1.65 Each Currants, Quick Crop........See Page 40 
Cherry, Sweet, Quick Crop... .| 5 to 54 Feet | % tol Inch 2.50 Each | 2.30 Each Gooseberries, Quick Crop....See Page 41 
Cherry Trees, Sour, Quick Crop] 5 to 5 Feet | %to1 Inch 2.50 Each | 2.30 Each ee Sa 40 
Peach Trees, Quick Crop...... 5to6 Feet {114g Inch andup| 1.60 Each } 1.40 Each Grapes, Quick Crop.........See Page 
Pear Trees, Quick Crop....... 5to7 Feet| 7gtol Inch 2.25 Each | 2.05 Each Raspberries, Quick Crop.....See Page 41 
Plum Trees, Quick Crop....... 5to7 Feet| Ytol Inch 2.25 Each | 2.05 Each Rhubarb, Quick Crop.......See Page 64 
Dwarr Fruit TREES, FOR THOSE WHO Have LimITED PLANTING AREAS, May BE Founp on PAGE 31] 
ea - DOUBLE PURPOSE SHRUBS FOR ALL-SEASON BEAUTY COLOR AND FRUIT 
Enjoy the beauty of these four unusual NI (A) Nanxinc CHERRY. (Prunus tomentosa). 
shrubs—their symmetrical form, the 
1. profusion of spring flowers, fruit in 
| + summer, and interesting fall foliage. 
{ May be planted in spring or fall. Good 
= . in Zones | through 9. Shipped prepaid. 
\ Hansen Busu Cuerry. Also known as 
Western Sand Cherry. (Prunus besseyi). 
A dwarf, spreading type of bush. Grows 
ae to 3 ft. in height. Very desirable wher- 
ever a low, compact shrub is required, 
Dark, glossy leaves 1 to 3 in. long are 
unusually attractive. White flowers, 
=. produced in abundance, are followed 
f by black fruit which is sweet and juicy. 
| 18 to 24 inch size. 
91 GK 6852—Each 50c; 3 for... .$1.35 
q —\ Juneperry or Shadblow. (Amelanchiar 
canadensis). Grows to 25 ft. Branches 
1 grow in horizontal form. One of the 
first shrubs to bloom in spring. White 
flowers in large, wooly bunches, ap- 
pear before the leaves. Young leaves 
are covered with short, fuzzy hairs 
which give the bush a silvery appear- 
ance. Dark purple fruit. Leaves turn 
many colors in fall. 18 to 24 in. size. 
91 GK 6851—Each $1.10; 3 for. .$3.10 
' SHRUB CoLLecTIoN. Includes 1 each of 
the four shrubs described above. 
91 GK 6857—Prepaid. ... All 4 for $3.50 
Grows 5 ft. tall, and wider than it is tall. Most 
outstanding of the shrub type Cherries. 
Double, white rosette shaped flowers line 
each branch in early spring. Bright red 
cherries in midsummer are highly decorative 
as well as edible. Completely hardy. Disease 
and insect resistant. 
91 GK 6850—2-3 ft. size. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75 
» (B) American CRANBERRY. (Viburnum trilo- 
bum). Grows to 8 ft. Splendid form. Huge 
white flower clusters are usually 4 in across, 
the outer fringe of flowers much larger 
than the center. Flowers are followed by 
scarlet berries which cling to the branches 
all winter if not harvested. Foliage turns 
brilliant scarlet color in fall. 
91 GK 6856-2-3 ft. size. Each $1.40; 3 for $3.90 
