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. 
factors than latitude. Our mountain range, 
Exposure and altitude are more _ varying 
as a rule, afford zones of protection along the 
base of the mountains and within sheltered valleys where fruit growing more readily expemds 
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. 
SH Cmir@ Nea: 
plains of the Eastern Slope, up to about 
In the higher éxposed 
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 I 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. 
Young Cherry Orchard—result of fine nursery stock 
Size Trunk Caliper 
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SOUR CHERRIES 
ENGLISH MORELLO. Ripens late July. 
Fruit large, nearly black, very attrac- 
tive. Starts bearing heavily at early 
age, Sizes 2, 3, 4. 
MONTMORENCY. The best all around 
sour cherry grown. Ripens mid-July; 
fruit large, bright red. Leading Com- 
eee Varletyesizes ln e2e. a, 4. 
\. HENSON BUSH CHERRY. See Shrub 
section. 
\ OSTHIEM. 
SECTION III: Where there are mod- 
erate climatic conditions on the Hastern 
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 and the 
southern part of the Rocky Mountain 
region, there are many localities where 
the more tender fruits such as peaches, 
can be grown successfully in addition to 
all items in Sections 1, II, and 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. 
Prices each in lots of 
INGOONe, Amber 1.4 5-15 15-25 
Bits BG 4 its WD. 2.50 2.40 2.30 
neers es aby THeo TID. 2.00 1.95 1.90 
3 1G, Velye) 1.50 1.45 1.40 
Pitan 3 Divo tals Ways) 1.20 ls Weal) 
NEARLY RICHMOND. Ripens about July 
lst; fruit medium sized, red. Size 2, 3. 
Nearly black, tender and 
juicy with sweetest flavor of the sour 
cherry varieties. Sizes 2, 8, 4. 
SWEET CHERRIES. Generally not rec- 
ommended northly on the Eastern 
Slope. 
BING. Black sweet. Sizes 2, 3. 
WINDSOR. Hardier black. Sizes 1, 2, 3. 
~ YELLOW GLASS. Hardiest yellow. Sizes 
3, 4. 
