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NIKITA'S GIFT Meader American Persimmon
30885–(Diospyros virginiana)–Zones 5-9–The only reliably self- fertile persimmon. This persimmon selected by Professor Elwyn Meader in New Hampshire bears delicious orange fruits that are extremely sweet with a tomato-like texture when ripe. A frost en- hances their fl avor. Unripe fruits can be frozen or dried. Use them for making delectable cookies, cakes and other treats, or dry them for a date-like fl avor. Fruit ripens in late September. Grows up to 30 feet tall, but can easily be kept at 12 to 15 feet. The lustrous dark green leaves turn crimson in fall. If the tree is not pollinated by other
persimmons the fruit is usually seedless. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot trees. Each $32.95; 2 or more $27.95 each
Nikita’s Gift™ Hybrid Persimmon
30887–(Diospyros kaki)–Zones 6-9–A special self-fertile persim- mon from the Ukraine. This unique cross of Asian and American persimmons bears abundant crops of 2½ inch diameter, reddish-or- ange, delectably sweet fruits that ripen mid-to-late October and stay on the tree until frost. Fruits must be allowed to soften before eat- ing. The naturally dwarf tree has beautiful orange-yellow fall color.
Hardy to -10˚F. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot plants. Each $32.95; 2 or more $27.95 each
PIONEER™ RED STAR™ Cornelian Cherries YELLOW™
(Cornus mas)–Zones 4-8–Ornamental trees with vitamin-rich fruit. Cornelian cherries are actually dogwoods, grown for their delicate yel- low fl owers in early spring, yellow and red fall color and bright red fruits. These Ukrainian selections are prized for their large, sweet-tart, juicy red fruits, delicious fresh or used in baked goods, preserves, juice and wine. Vitamin C content is about twice that of oranges. Fruit soft- ens when ripe, usually in late August. Somewhat self-fertile, but plant- ing two varieties ensures bigger crops. Bears 2 to 3 years after planting. Grow as a shrub or small 12 to 15 foot tree. 2 yr. 12 to 24 inch bareroot plants.
20325–PIONEER™–Pear-shaped dark red fruits 1½ inches long. Each $27.95; 2 for $49.95
20326–RED STAR™–Glossy dark red oval fruits 1¼ inches long. Each $27.95; 2 for $49.95
20331–YELLOW™–(Yantamii cvr.)–Sweet-tart, 1 inch yellow fruits. Each $27.95; 2 for $49.95
CORNELIAN CHERRY OFFER
20341 (X)–One plant each of Red Star™, Pioneer™ and Yellow™, an $83.85 value for $69.95
BOREALIS SWEET SCARLET™ GOUMI Sweet Scarlet™ Goumi TUNDRA BLUE VELVET Honeyberries or Haskap
(Lonicera caerulea)–Zones 3-8–Blueberry-like fruits ripen be- fore strawberries. Withstanding temperatures to -40°F, the bushes display small, white, slightly fragrant fl owers in March followed by fruits similar in color and fl avor to large blueberries, ripening about two weeks before strawberries. Easy to grow with no pest or disease problems. Prefers partial shade where summers are hot, but plants are happy in full sun in the north. Not self-fertile so plant 2 varieties if fruit is desired. Bears 2 to 3 years after planting.
The following selections are from Eastern Russian and Siberia with similar bloom time to ensure pollination. They grow 3 to 4 feet tall. Well-rooted 12 to 18 inch bareroot plants.
30416–BLUE VELVET™–A high-yielding selection that bears very large and fl avorful, sweet-tart, medium-blue berries.
30418–BLUE MOON™–Large, tasty, dark blue fruits. PRICE OF ABOVE 2 VARIETIES:
Each $19.95; 2 or more (your choice) $17.95 each
These cultivars bred by the University of Saskatchewan were cho- sen for their large, fi rm fruit with superb fl avor and fast rate of growth. 2½ inch pots.
30401–BOREALIS–Bears the largest, sweetest fruit of any variety to date. Soft, tender fruits are perfect for home gardens and U-Pick.
30402–TUNDRA–Selected for its excellent fl avor, shape and size with enough fi rmness to make it a good keeper. Suitable for com- mercial machine harvest.
30403–POLLINATOR–Flowers at the same time as Borealis and Tundra, ensuring good fruit set. Bears abundant high quality fruit.
PRICE OF ABOVE 3 VARIETIES: Each $12.95; 2 or more (your choice) $10.95 each Figs
(Ficus carica)–Zones 5 (with winter protection)-9–If you think fi gs are only for hot, dry climates, you’re in for a delicious sur- prise. Figs can be grown in colder climates if they are pruned as a bush and covered in winter or grown in a tub and wintered in- side. Figs are culinary delights, wonderful for fresh eating, jams and dried fruit. Trees are self-fertile and will bear 2 to 3 years after planting. Plant in full sun for best fruiting.
Begins bearing in June. 8 to 10 feet tall. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot trees. Each $16.95; 2 or more $14.95 each.
8 feet tall. 1 to 2 ft. bareroot trees. Each $19.95; 2 or more $17.95 each.
30455–BROWN TURKEY–Mahogany fruits with amber-pink fl esh.
30453–NEGRONNE–Fruits are almost black with dark red fl esh. Often bears a crop in July and again in September. Grows only 7 to
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20261–(Chaenomeles japonica) Zones 3-9–Twisted branches produce pretty fl owers and plentiful fruit. Prized for its compact growth habit, plants grow only 3 feet tall with a twist- ed, contorted structure that is at- tractive in the winter landscape. Self-fertile bushes bear abundant crops of tasty yellow fruits that ripen in September and make a delicious, vitamin-rich, lemon- lime fl avored syrup. Begins bear- ing 2 to 3 years after planting. Not bothered by pests or disease. 1 to 2 ft. bareroot trees. Each $19.95; 2 for $36.95; 4 for $69.95
AROMATNAYA RUSSIAN QUINCE
Aromatnaya Russian Quince
30945–(Cydonia oblonga ‘Aro- matnaya’)–Zones 4-9–A quince so sweet you can eat it fresh. Russian quince are unique for their tender and mild pineapple- like fl avored fruit. The orna- mental trees display beautiful cup-shaped white fl owers in late spring followed by large, waxy yellow, highly fragrant rounded fruits. Pick in October and allow to soften. High in vitamin C and pectin, they are used for jams, jel- lies, baked goods, fl avoring and canning. Disease resistant trees grow 10 to 15 feet tall. Budded on quince rootstock. 2 to 4 ft. bareroot trees. Each $32.95;
2 or more $28.95 each
30410–(Eleagnus multifl ora)–Zones 4-8–Unique sweet-tart fl avor hints of cherries, apples and black currants. Native to the Far East, this attrac- tive 4 to 6 foot shrub bears fragrant creamy-white fl owers in May followed in late June by red fruits the size of small pie cherries. Delicious fresh, dried or made into preserves. Plant in a location with at least ½ day sun. Self-fertile, not bothered by pests or diseases and begins bearing 2 to 3
years after planting. 3½ inch pots. Each $14.95; 3 for $39.95
NERO ARONIA Nero Aronia
20085–(A. melanocarpa)–Zones 3-7–Prized for its delicious fruit and brilliant red fall foliage. Large clusters of snowy white fl owers cover the plants in spring, followed in the fall by clusters of large, fl avorful, blueberry-size blue-black fruits that make delicious juice, jam and wine. Fruits are very high in vitamin C. This 3 to 4 foot shrub is so easy to grow and productive that it’s bound to become a staple in American backyards just as it has in Eastern Europe. Plant in sun to part shade. 2 yr. 12 to 18 inch bareroot plants. Each $14.95; 3 for $39.95; 6 for $74.95
FALL COLOR
BREDA GIANT MEDLAR Breda Giant Medlar
30430–(Mespilus germanica)–Zones 5-9–Grown in Europe for thousands of years. These small, self-fruitful trees grow about 8 to 10 feet tall. They have long, tropical-looking foliage, white fl owers at the branch tips in spring and unusual 1 inch diameter round, brown fruits that are collected in the fall after fi rst frosts. Fruits must be allowed to ripen for several weeks before using, a process called ‘bletting’. They become soft and spicy with a cinnamon applesauce fl avor. Fruits may be eat- en raw or made into jelly. Begins bearing 2 to 3 years after planting. Plant in full to half day sun. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot trees.
Each $24.95; 2 or more $21.95 each
30940–(Morus alba x rubra’)–Zones 4-9–Imagine giant, sweet blackberries growing on a tree! Juicy, sweet and delicious fruits are 1½ inches long, ripening from red to bluish-black. They have distinctive fl avor and are tasty eaten fresh or dried for winter snacking. The trees bear abundantly for 6 to 8 weeks beginning in early July. They have ornamental, tropical-like foliage and will grow 15 to 20 feet tall. This hardy, self-fertile selection usually begins bearing 2 to 3 years after planting. NOTE: Fallen fruit will stain, so avoid planting next to a patio or sidewalk. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot trees. Each $27.95; 2 or more $24.95 each
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