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~~ NEW HANSEN APRICOT AY 
THE SUPER HARDY APRICOT 
Hansen’s new sensational Northwest hardy apricot. Recently introduced 
by Prof. N. E. Hansen, of South Dakota State College, who has been working 
for many years to produce hardy apricots that would be good eating and 
large size and still would withstand the rigors of Dakota’s cold and drought. 
Two very important points of interest stand out in regard to these new 
apricots. One is that they are perhaps one of the most drought resistant of 
all trees, coming through the terrible droughts of 1933, 1934, and 1935 with 
flying colors—full foliage and no apparent effect whatever from the dry, 
hot weather, and with a great crop of fruit. The second point is that they 
are hardy almost anywhere in America, standing and bearing well in cli- 
mates getting as low as 50 and 60 below zero. Prices: 2 to 3 foot trees, 85¢ 
each; 3 for $2.35; 3 to 4 foot, $1.15 each; 3 for $3.00; 4 to 5 foot, $1.65 each; 
3 for $4.45. 
\ORANGE QUINCE 
Sometimes called Apple Quince. Fruit large, round with a short neck; 
color bright yellow; flesh tender, juicy and of excellent flavor. Highly re- 
garded for jellies and preserves. Trees bear young. A good tree to plant on 
oa hillsides or where land is hard to work, as it requires very little care. Heavy 
Hansen Apricot transplanted 4 to 5 foot trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. 
\ NECTARINE 
A most unusually outstanding and delicious fruit. A cross between a 
peach and plum. Resembles a peach in shape, size and flavor. As fuzzless 
as a plum. Fruit is large, juicy and melting. Unequalled either as a fresh 
fruit or for canning. Flesh fine grained and a beautiful color clear to 
the pit. Destined to become one of America’s most popular tree fruits. 
Has the same habit of growth and bearing as the peach, and requires the 
same care. The juicy texture and delicious flavor of this smooth skinned 
Nectarine furnishes one of the most delightful fruits for summer eating. 
As large as good sized peaches, light skin, overlaid with a very attrac- 
tive red. Prices: 2 to 3 foot trees, 85¢ each; 3 to 4 foot, $1.25 each; 4 to 
5 foot, $1.65. 
\\ PERSIMMON TREES 
Trees are thrifty growers, will bear fruit in 
several years. Grows into a small tree, makes a 
very beautiful and valuable ornamental tree for 
the garden, street or lawn. Fruit is large, with 
golden yellow skin, changing to almost red when 
fully ripe. Fruit will hang on the tree for sever- 
al weeks after ripe and will keep its fine rich 
flavor. 2 to 3 ft. trees, 75c each; 3 for $1.75. 
Nectarine 
“RUSSIAN MULBERRY TREES 
An ideal shade tree, luxuriant foliage, clean and hardy everywhere, a rapid grower. 
Bears an abundant crop of edible fruits which resemble blackberries and are very sweet. 
A few Russian Mulberry trees will save your cherry crops as the birds prefer the Mul- 
Persimmon berry to Cherries. Heavy transplanted 2 to 3 foot trees, 60¢ each; 2 for $1.00. 
PAW PAW - Northern Banana 
A small handsome tree with large purple flowers which 
are very beautiful and fragrant and large dark green 
foliage which makes it a handsome tree for the park or 
lawn. Produces large yellow fruit which has the flavor and 
shape of the banana and is very delicious and attractive. 
Trees very hardy and productive. Can be grown in all sec- 
tions of the United States. Should be planted in every 
lawn. 1¥ to 2 ft. size, 85c each; 3 for $2.00. 
“HARDY CHINESE DATES (Jujube) 
This variety of Hardy Chinese Date is a fruit from the 
high interior of China. It is quite hardy, the United 
States Department of Agriculture bulletins reporting that 
it has withstood temperatures of 18 degrees below zero 
without injury. It is adapted to a wide range of territory Busstan | Malis 
and all kinds of soil. It blooms very late in the spring, 
after all danger of frost is past. The tree is a heavy and 
constant bearer and commences to bear at an early age. Five year old trees hav- 
ing produced 150 pounds of fruit. The chocolate-colored fruit is one to two inches 
long. It is delicious when eaten fresh or cured like dates, and is excellent for pre- 
Paw P Ww serves, jams and for most tasty and palatable confections. 
a trees, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. p ections. Transplanted 2 year 
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