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We’ve chosen varieties offered here based on production performance and on old-time fl avor – 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 average yearly production is 8 to 12 bushels of apples. They are very hardy, most are disease resistant and all are widely adapted. Ap- ples require cross pollination by another apple variety. Nearby fl owering crab apples work fi ne as pollinators.
30524 FAMEUSE. Over 400 years old, this apple was brought to the “New World” by the French. Often called the Snow Apple, it is known for its tender, aromatic, spicy fl avored snow-white fl esh (thus the nickname) that is often streaked or stained red making the white fl esh seem white as snow. The skin color is bril- liant solid red. Fruit stores well. Fameuse trees are hardy and productive with some resistance to Apple Scab. Ripens in September. 3 to 5 ft. bar- eroot trees. Zones 4-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
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SHUMWAY’S SEMI-DWARF HARDY APPLE TREES. Culture.
Trees are priced individually and cannot be mixed with other trees to receive the price break.
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30560 REDMAX McINTOSH. America’s choice – large fruits have sweet, spicy fl avor. This is an earlier ripening McIntosh variety with crisp, white, tender fl esh 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 productive. Ripens late Au- gust to early September. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
COLUMNAR APPLES.
30507(X) THE BIG APPLE SALE. One each of Redmax McIntosh & Wolf River. Both trees just $48.95.
30482 FIRECRACKER™ CRAB APPLE. (Bill’s Red Fleshed Crab). Serv- ing these sparkling red fl eshed 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 fl esh has spritely sweet-tart fl avor. They are excel- lent fresh and make clear sparkling jelly and beautiful pickled apples. Trees are naturally dwarf and have bronze-green leaves. Lovely red spring fl owers are followed by a heavy crop. 3 to 4 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 3-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $25.95 each.
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Unique apple trees have no branches! They’re perfect for planting in confi ned areas, in pots, or as conversation pieces in your yard. Apples are produced in clusters along the trunk on short spurs. Growth of the tree is veritical with almost no branch- ing. Our varieties are disease resistant and bear large, delicious fruit, often the year after planting. Naturally dwarf, they grow only 8 to 12 feet tall. Pollinate with any other apple tree. These selections were dis- covered in Canada. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-8. 30485 GOLDEN SENTINEL™. (PPAF) Very large and attractive golden-yellow ap- ples are sweet, juicy and delicious. Ripens mid-September.
30495 SCARLET SENTINEL™. (PPAF) Very large greenish-yellow fruit blushed with red. Crisp and sweet with pure white fl esh. Ripens late September.
$29.95 each; 2 or more $25.95 each. Prices, above 2:
30516 DUCHESS OF 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. bar- eroot trees. Zones 3-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
30505(X) HEIRLOOM APPLE
PAIR. One each of Duchess of Oldenburg and Fameuse. Both trees just $47.95.
30556 LODI. An excellent early ripening yellow-green apple. Fruits resemble 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. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
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 fi ne textured, very crisp and aromatic. Pure white fi nely grained fl esh is slower to turn brown than other varieties, so this is a terrifi c apple for salads. Also tops for sauce, pies and fresh eating. Fruit ripens mid to late September. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
30540 HONEYCRISP™. The most popular apple in the last decade, best described as explosively crisp! Cream-colored fl esh is a juicy combina- tion of sweet and tart fl avors. Can be picked in September but develops its full aromatic fl avor if left on the tree until mid-October. Apples have yellow 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. bareroot tree. Zones 4-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
30805 DWARF BARTLETT. Introduced over 200 years ago, and is still America’s favor- ite 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, fi ne grained fl esh with sweet, rich fl avor. Vigorous, produc- tive trees bear at a young age. Fruit ripens mid-August to mid- September. 3 to 4 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 5-7. $28.95 each; 2 or more $25.95 each.
30592 WOLF RIVER. Fa- mous 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 fl esh. Excellent for baking, sauce and drying. Resis- tant to Scab, Mildew, Fire Blight and Cedar-Apple-Rust. Ripens September to early October. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 3-7. $29.95 each; 2 or more $26.95 each.
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53962 PRO-APPLE PEELER. Non-electric apple peeler makes peeling easy
and effortless. Spring-loaded arm adapts to various shapes and varieties of apples. Suction grip holds peeler in place. Peel a bushel of apples in no time with this nifty, fun peeler. It shaves away the peel holding the apple securely on stainless steel spikes. Comes complete with 2 blades, a bonus corer-slicer and recipe booklet. Easy to clean with a wet, soapy cloth. $16.95 each.
OLD-TIME DWARF PEAR TREES. 30815 DWARF FLEMISH
Nothing beats the sweet delicate fl avor of home grown, crisp, juicy pears. The varieties we’re offering here are con- sidered 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 to 6 years. Dwarf trees, the only trees we are offering here, will be about 12 ft. tall and bear in just 3 to 4 years. Cross pollination with another variety is recommended.
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BEAUTY. Firm, creamy white fl esh becomes meltingly tender, sweet and aromatic. Originally known as “Sweetmeat of the Woods”, this wonderful pear was introduced in this coun- try 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
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mid-September to early October. 3 to 5 ft. bareroot trees. Zones 4-7. $28.95 each; 2 or more $25.95 each.
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