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We’ve chosen varieties offered here based on production performance and on old-time fla- vor – the kind of taste you remember when you ate an apple off grandpa’s tree. You’ll be pleased with the vigor and healthy root stock of Shumway’s apple trees. All are semi-dwarf trees that grow to only 50% to 60% the size of standard apple trees. They average mature heights of 12 to 15 ft. and normally bear 3 to 5 years after planting. These trees aver- age yearly production is 8 to 12 bushels of apples. They are very hardy, most are disease resistant and all are widely adapted. Apples require cross pollination by another apple va- riety. Nearby flowering crab apples work fine as pollinators.
Trees are priced individually and cannot be mixed with other trees to receive the price break.
PLEASE NOTE:
30560 REDMAX McINTOSH. America’s choice – large fruits have sweet, spicy flavor. This is an earlier ripening McIntosh variety with crisp, white, tender flesh that is oh so aromatic. Taste is simply delicious. McIntosh is a favorite for fresh eating and cooking. Fruits keep into January when refrigerated. Annually produc- tive. Ripens late August to early September. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $29.95 each; 2 for $53.95.
30512 CORTLAND. Very hardy and annually productive. A great all-purpose apple with large fruit, deep red color and ability to keep well. Flesh is fine textured, very crisp and aromatic. Pure white finely grained flesh is slower to turn brown than any other apple, so this is a terrific apple for salads. Also tops for sauce, pies and fresh eating. Fruit ripens mid to late Sep- tember. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $28.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
explosively crisp! Cream-colored flesh is a juicy combination of sweet and tart fla- vors. Can be picked in September but de- velops its full aromatic flavor if left on the tree until mid-October. Apples have yel- low skin heavily mottled with red and keep up to 7 months in cold storage. Among the most winter hardy variety. A University of Minnesota introduction. 3 to 5 ft. bar- eroot tree. Zones 4-7. $32.95 each; 2 for $59.95.
30540 HONEYCRISP™. The most popular apple in the last decade, best described as
30507(X) THE BIG APPLE SALE. One each of Redmax McIntosh & Wolf River. Both trees just $46.95.
30482 FIRECRACKER™ CRAB AP-
PLE (Bill's Red Fleshed Crab). Serving these sparkling red fleshed 2 in. apples for salads, desserts and special treats will really impress your guests (not to mention the kids). A super- hardy crab that produces big crops of fruit that look like miniature Red Delicious apples. The unique red flesh has spritely sweet-tart flavor. They are excellent fresh, make clear sparkling jelly and beautiful pickled apples. Trees are natu- rally dwarf and have bronze-green leaves. Love- ly red spring flowers are followed by a heavy crop. Zones 3-7. 3 to 4 ft. bareroot trees. $28.95 each; 2 for $49.95.
SPRAY. Remember to begin spraying early. This combination spray is useful in control- ling most insect pests and diseases common to home fruit plantings. Contains Captain, Malathion and Se- vin. Liquid con- centrate contains a spreader sticker for better adherence. (A) Pint,
50310 BONIDE FRUIT TREE
each; (B) Quart, $23.95 each.
$15.95
FRUIT TREE WEEDER. Pre- emergence granular herbicide. Sprin- kle these granules around fruit trees, in strawberry beds and around ornamentals to prevent many annual grassy and broadleaf weeds from germinating. Can be applied any time of the year. Active ingredi- ent is Devrinol® (napropamide). 7 lb. shaker, $45.95 each.
88584 STRAWBERRY AND
30524 FAMEUSE (SNOW APPLE). 400 year old apple was brought to the “New World” by the French. Of- ten called the Snow Apple, it is known for its tender, aromatic, spicy flavored snow-white flesh (thus the nickname) that is often streaked or stained red mak- ing the white flesh seem white as snow. The skin color is brilliant solid red. Fruit stores well. Fameuse trees are hardy and productive with some resistance to ap- ple scab. Ripens in September. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $28.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
OLDENBURG. Old Russian apple is spritely tart, superb for pies and sauce. This wonderful old-time variety was brought to this country from Russia more than 150 years ago. It is extremely hardy and resistant to apple scab, cedar- apple-rust and fire blight. Medium size fruit’s skin color is pale yellow with crimson stripes and splashes. Ripens mid-August to early September. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 3-7. $28.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
30516 DUCHESS OF
30556 LODI. An excellent early rip- ening yellow-green apple. Fruits re- semble Yellow Transparent but are larger and keep longer. Makes mouthwatering pies and better apple sauce than money can buy. Trees are hardy, productive and resistant to apple scab. Ripens in late July to early August. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $28.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
30505(X) HEIRLOOM
APPLE PAIR. One each of Duchess of Oldenburg and Fameuse. Both trees just $45.95.
30592
WOLF RIVER. Famous old-time apple produces huge fruit weighing a pound or more. Originally found as a seed- ling growing on the banks of the Wolf River in Wisconsin, this tree is very hardy and productive. Ex- tremely large fruit has skin that is blushed bright red over yellow and creamy-white flesh. Excellent for baking, sauce and drying. Re- sistant to scab, mildew, fire blight and cedar-apple-rust. Ripens Sep- tember to early October. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 3-7. $28.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
SHUMWAY’S OLD-TIME DWARF PEAR TREES.
Nothing beats the sweet delicate flavor of home grown, crisp, juicy pears. The varieties we’re offering here are considered by experts to be the best for yield and taste. Standard pear trees reach heights of 16 to 18 ft., and will normally bear in 5-6 years. Dwarf trees, the only trees we are offering here, will be about 12 ft. tall and bear in just 3-4 years. Cross pollination with another variety is recommended.
Culture.
30815 DWARF FLEMISH BEAUTY. Firm, creamy white flesh becomes meltingly tender, sweet and aromatic. Originally known as “Sweetmeat of the Woods”, this wonderful pear was in- troduced in this country in the early 1800’s. Fruits are large with rounded shape and have creamy-yellow skin blushed with red. Trees are hardy and highly productive. Fruits ripen mid-September to early October. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $28.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
30812 DWARF EVERBEARING CO-
LETTE. Juicy pears from August til hard freeze. Fine textured, spicy flavor, great canned or fresh. Bartlett size with pink cheeks. 3 to 5 ft. bar- eroot trees. Zones 4-8. $32.95 each; 2 for $59.95.
30805 DWARF BARTLETT. Introduced over 200 years ago, and is still America’s favorite pear. Widely grown and used commercially, this great pear is a home garden favorite for fresh eating and canning. The golden-yellow fruits, often blushed with red, have juicy, fine grained flesh with sweet, rich flavor. Vigor- ous, productive trees bear at a young age. Fruit rip- ens mid-August to mid-September. 3 to 4 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 5-7. $27.95 each; 2 for $49.95.
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30500(X) ABIGAIL'S FAVORITE APPLES. One each of Cortland and Lodi. You'll have plenty of apples from late July until winter. Both trees just $45.95.
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