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BETTER FRUIT 



Jamtary 



A WARNING!! 



"Probablv the most important lesson that the orchardists of the Northwest have yet to learn is that 

 cheap nurserv trees are an exceedingly dangerous foundation on which to start an orchard — that a few 

 cents economy on such trees at the start is many many dollars' loss in the long run." 



Thus spoke one of America's greatest horticulturists on a recent visit to the Northwest. It is a warn- 

 ing that is well merited, for one can visit scarcely any of the newer fruit sections without being appalled by 

 the number of weak, sickh', undersized young trees that stand as incontrovertible proof of his warning. 



Any man who will plant anything but the strongest, most vigorous, healthiest trees — of known ances- 

 try — trees whose breeding for generations past insure prolific bearing and disease resisting qualities is 

 bequeathing a legacy of trouble to posterity. The first cost of a fruit tree is an insignificant cost, but 

 the quality and pedigree of that tree is a powerful, perpetual factor to your success and those after you. 



All of the nursery trees — apple stocks — of the Hood River Standard Nursery Co. have three-year- 

 old root systems, with one-year straight tops — big, strong, healthy, vigorous trees that will grow when 

 properly planted, and which will bear from one to three years earlier than the so-called "yearling" tree so 

 promiscuously peddled about, and they will cost you little, if any, more. They are all propagated from 

 the highest earning and best trees of the world famous Hood River Valley — trees whose ancestry and 

 past performance is a matter of careful record. They are in every sense a thoroughbred, pedi- 

 greed apple tree. 



For the season of 1910-11 we can offer a limited amount of extra size apple only. Write for catalog and 



price list. 



HOOD RIVER STANDARD NURSERY CO. 



HOOD RIVER, OREGON 



This view illustrates a black walnut tree, top grafted 

 with the famous Vrooman Pure Strain Franquette. 



The hardiest, most prolific, with the richest meat of 

 any walnut grown. 



The walnut of all walnuts. Ask for descriptive 

 catalogue. 



Apples — Peaches 



If you could see our yearling apple and peach trees, 

 the kind with a three-year-old root, you'd be proud to 

 have them growing on your land. 



If you are needing any NEWTOWNS, SPITZEN- 

 BERGS, JONATHANS, BALDWINS, WINESAPS, 

 GRIMES GOLDEN, ORENCO, ROME BEAUTIES, 

 or PEACHES, such as Early Crawford, Late Crawford, 

 Elberta, Early Charlotte, Muir, Lovells or scores of 

 other good varieties, let us know and we'll furnish you 

 trees you'll be pleased with and be proud of. 



Our prices are really low, considering the high grade 

 of trees we give you. Remember, Orenco trees are 

 non-irris'ated. 



Oregon Nursery Co. 



How'd yon like to sell Orenco trees? 

 Write for terms. 



Orenco, Oregon 



WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS MENTION BETTER FRUIT 



