FRUIT TREES and PLANTS 
A GUIDE FOR SELECTING VARIETIES OF FRUITS 
We doubt whether there is another section that has such a range of climatic condi- 
tions as the Rocky Mountain Plains region. 
Exposure and altitude are more varying 
factors than latitude. Our mountain range, as a rule, afford zones of protection along the 
base of the mountains and within sheltered valleys where fruit growing more readily expands 
to commercial porportions. In many parts of this section, existing plants or fruits have al- 
ready pointed out what will or will not do well in a certain area. Here are suggestions, how- 
ever, if you are in doubt as to what might grow best in your locality. In all cases soil and 
watering should be favorable, and windbreaks where necessary. 
SECTION I: In the higher exposed 
plains of the Eastern Slope, up to about 
. 6,500 feet and the higher mountain val- 
leys —- Crab Apples, Gooseberries, Cur- 
rants, Garden Roots, Hardy Cheyenne 
developed Strawberries, and the new 
Dwarfrich sour cherry. 
SECTION II: In the more agricultural 
Sections of the exposed Eastern Slope 
plains and mountain valleys up to 7,000 
feet—All items in Section 1 in addition 
to Yellow Transparent, Wealthy, McIn- 
tosh and N.W. Greening varieties of 
apples; Beta Grapes; Hardy Cheyenne 
developed Strawberries, and new Dwarf- 
rich sour cherry. 
Size Trunk Caliper 
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~ ENGLISH MORELLO. Ripens late July. 
Fruit large, nearly black, very attrac- 
tive. Starts bearing heavily at early 
age. Sizes 1, 2, 3. 
\MONTMORENCY. The best all around 
sour cherry grown. Ripens mid-July; 
fruit large, bright red. Leading com- 
mercial variety. Sizes 1, 2, 3. 
NEARLY RICHMOND. Ripens about July 
1st; fruit medium sized, red. Size 2, 3. 
Young Cherry Orchard—result of fine nursery stock 
SECTION III: Where there are mod- 
erate climatic conditions on the Eastern 
Slope, especially in the irrigated sections 
of around 5,000 feet or less, mountain 
valleys and the Western Slope up to 
6,000 feet—All items in Section I and 
II in addition to Sour Cherries, European 
Plums, Additional Apple varieties, Pears, 
Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapes, 
(advisable to cover raspberries in win- 
ter.) 
SECTION IV: In the Western Slope 
districts of 5,000 feet or less amd the 
southern part of the Rocky Mountain 
region, there are many localities where 
the more tender fruits, such as peaches, 
can be grown successfuly in addition to 
all items in Sections I, II, ana III. 
Cherries 
Cherries bear fruit very soon 
after planting and are very de- 
sirable for pies and canning. 
Caliper means diameter in 
inches at the base of the tree 
trunk. In our practice of pro- 
ducing stocky, well branched 
trees so necessary for successful 
development in our western cli- 
mate, the height to which we 
grow them is of secondary im- 
portance, 
Choice of varieties described 
below alike or assorted. 
Price each in lots of 
Appr. Ht. 1-4 5-15 15-25 
Ay epee ree 4 THES, WD, 2.00 1.95 1.90 
Bhs AEE" 3% ft. up. 1.50 1.45 1.40 
eens 3 ft. up. 1.20 teal 1.10 
\HANSEN BUSH CHERRY. A hardy 
and very useful type fruit growing 
to about 4 ft. excellent to suppli- 
ment tree fruits. Bears many small, 
sweet dark plum like fruits; starting 
to bear very soon after transplanting. 
2 to 3 ft., each 85c; three for $2.25; 
per ten, $7.00. 
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SWEET CHERRYS Yellow Glass, \Windsor. Inquire at Nursery for available sizes. 
