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30757 BLACK GOLD. If you have room for only one sweet cherry tree, this is it. It’s self-fer- tile and tolerant to frost. One of the most dependable for colder areas. Trees yield big crops of large, firm, black-red, very flavorful fruits that resist cracking. Ripens in late July, and blooms later to avoid freezes. Cor- nell University in- troduction. Standard size trees will reach about 25 ft. at matu- rity. Begins bearing in 3 to 4 years. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot standard trees. Zones 5-7. $32.95 each; 2 for $59.95.
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30774 WHITE GOLD. The only self-fertile white sweet cherry on the market! Large, firm, crack-resistant fruits are attractive light yellow with a heavy red blush, delicious for fresh eating or canning. Trees are high yielding with resistance to bacterial canker. Good bud hardiness helps to ensure a good crop. Pollinates most other sweet cher- ry varieties. Fruits ripen in mid-July. Introduced by Cornell University. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot standard trees. Zones 5-7. $32.95 each; 2 for $59.95.
THE PERFECT PLUM.
HARDY APRICOT IS A BLESSING.
30785 GOLDCOT. Self-fruitful and one of the the best for cold hardiness. Bears big crops of me- dium to large golden-skinned freestone fruits. Fine textured orange flesh is juicy with a sweet, but tangy flavor. Great for fresh eating, drying and makes su- per preserves – canned or frozen. Ripens mid-July to early August. Buds have above-average cold toler- ance. Does not require cross pollination from another tree. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot standard trees.
Zones 5-7. $27.95 each; 2
for $49.95.
YONDER IN THE 30885 MEADER (SEEDLESS). Ex- PAWPAW PATCH. tremely sweet with tomato-like texture when ripe. Fruit is seedless if not pollinated by other persimmon trees. This tremendous American persimmon was bred and selected by Dr. Elwyn Meader in New Hampshire. The delicious orange fruits are sweet beyond comparison. A fall frost enhances their fla- vor. Unripe fruits can be frozen or dried. Use them in puddings, cakes, cookies, as dessert toppings, or dry them for later if you enjoy a date-like flavor. But above all else, enjoy them fresh. Fruit ripens in late September. This tree is also ornamental, with leaves that turn crimson in the fall. Trees grow to 30 feet tall, but can easily be kept smaller by prun- ing. This is a self-fertile variety, so needs no cross pollination by other persimmons. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot standard trees. Zones 5-9. $29.95 each; 2 for $51.95.
PAWPAW TREES. Odd-shaped fruits turn from light green to brown with creamy custard-like texture and delicious sweet banana-like flavor. An interesting ornamental native fruit tree with pyramidal shape. Slow growing, finally reaching 20 to 25 ft. Can be kept smaller if pruned. Has large 12 in.
protein, Vitamins A and C. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil and shade to partial shade. Plant two trees for proper pollination. We offer well-rooted, small potted trees. Zones 5-9.
30783(X) 2 Potted Pawpaw trees for $23.50. 30782
Additional Pawpaw trees $13.95 each.
SUB-ZERO TEMPS.
30795 RELIANCE. High quality freestone fruits are luscious. An unusu- ally hardy peach that can take below-zero temperatures and keeps on ticking. Has excellent bud hardiness too. Fruits are medium size, have yellow skin blushed with red. Flesh is bright yellow, juicy, soft and sweet. You’ll love the taste. Vigorous, fast growing trees are self-fruitful, require no cross pollination. Reliance can be grown north, south, east or west – in more places than other varieties, and in areas where you’d think peaches would be impossible to produce. Trees grow to 18 ft. tall. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot standard trees. Zones 5-8. $27.95 each; 2 for $49.95.
THIS PEACH WITHSTANDS
tropical looking leaves. Fruits can be as large as 1 lb., ripen in September and are high in
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WORLD’S BEST PIE CHERRY.
30740 MONTMORENCY. Most popular pie cherry for home and commercial use. The large, bright red fruit is juicy, firm and flavorful, mak- ing it ideal for fresh eating, canning and freezing. It’s simply delicious. The 10 to 15 ft. trees bear heavy crops of fruit year after year, and require no cross pollination. Plant one tree and it will produce just fine. Ripens in mid-July, and is hardy to central Wisconsin. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot standard trees. Zones 5-8. $29.95 each; 2 for $53.95.
30915 DWARF MOUNT ROYAL. Annual pro- ducer of delicious fruits is very hardy. This is a beau- tiful European plum that bears large, plump, deep blue, freestone fruits that are well suited for eating fresh, or for preserves and jam. Makes great plum- butter. This is the perfect variety for canning and freezing, but you’ll want to eat as many fresh as possible. Mount Royal is a heavy producer. Fruit ripens mid to late August. Self-fertile, does not require cross pollination by another variety. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot dwarf trees. Zones 4-8. $29.95 each; 2 for $53.95.
PLEASING PERSIMMON PUDDINg.
30455 BROWN TURKEY. Enjoy these marvelous figs fresh or dry them for later use as tasty treats. Sweet, excellent in cookies and cakes. Begin to ripen in June, but everbearing all summer. Keeps well in root cellar. Self pollinating. Winter hardy strain, but give protection when temps are going to fall below 10ºF. In the north, plant in a tub and move indoors in winter. Zones 5-10. Strong bareroot plants, $16.95 each; 2 for $29.95.
FABULOUS FIGS
54078 DELUXE CHERRYSTONER. Removes cherry pits quickly without bruis- ing or crushing fruit. Just push the plung- er, and out come the pits, dropping into the plastic receptacle while cherries fall into your bowl. Clamps to a table or countertop. Easy-to-clean polystyrene. $22.50 each.
Constructed of heavy plastic coated galvanized wire with a foam pad in the base to cushion the fruit, and keep them from becoming bruised. Essential if you have fruit trees. Attaches easily to any pole (not included). $16.95 each.
53046 SHUMWAY’S FRUIT PICKER. This thing really works.
SUPER HARDY LUSCIOUS
NECTARINE TREE.
30890 HARDIRED. You haven’t really eaten a nectar- ine until you’ve grown and eaten your own, fresh from your tree. Store-bought nectarines are picked before they are ripe, and before the sugars build up in the fruit, because growers can’t ship soft, juicy ripe ones. There is no comparison between those you buy in stores and the ones you pick from your own tree. Hardired was developed in Ontario, Canada, so you know it’s hardy. In fact, it is as hardy as Reliance peach, so it’s more reliable in shorter season areas than any other nectarine. The uniform, freestone, 2-1/2” diameter fruits have red skin color and yellow flesh that’s so sweet and juicy, you almost feel guilty when you eat them.
canning or freezing. Vigorous, productive trees grow 12 to 15 ft. tall, have good tolerance to diseases. Fruit ripens mid- August. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot standard trees. Zones 5-8. $27.95 each; 2 for $49.95.
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