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THE CHASE NURSERIES. GENEVA, NEW YORK 
APPLES, continued 
without establishing a properly formed head. This is not permitted in our nursery. Every tree 
we send out has been headed back, so that if kept properly trimmed it will produce a tree with 
a properly formed head. This care on our part saves you much labor and expense. 
Our trees are budded on whole-root French seedlings, which are grown in southern France, 
under the personal supervision of our French representative. While these cost us more money 
than domestic seedlings, they are far stronger and produce hardier fruit trees. Figure A, No. 2, 
shows a French Apple seedling as we receive it from France. No. i in the same picture shows 
the seedling properly trimmed for transplanting. Figure B shows a two-year-old Apple tree as 
we deliver it to our customers. Note particularly the strong root-system, clean body and perfectly 
formed head. Figure C shows a two-year-old Apple tree properly trimmed for transplanting. We 
have taken pains to reproduce these photographs for the reason that the average man who buys a 
fruit tree does not realize the importance of trimming the roots and branches at the time of trans- 
planting. If one expects to get the best results, something more must be done than simply plant- 
ing a tree in the ground as we deliver it to the customer, without any further care or attention. 
This is one reason why there are so many failures. The first cost of a fruit tree is nothing in 
comparison to the time, money and labor spent in bringing it into bearing. Why, then, is it 
not good judgment to give that tree proper care and attention, if the best results are expected? 
SETTING THE TREES Apple trees should be set about 30 feet apart each way. Dig the 
hole large enough to take the roots without crowding, and deep enough to let the tree stand a 
little lower than it stood in the nursery. Work fine dirt well in among all the fine roots, and cover 
the surface with dry soil, firmed thoroughly, that the rootlets may come in contact with the soil 
at every point. If planted in dry weather, water may be applied freely at the roots, but avoid 
wetting the surface, as it will cause the soil to form a hard crust. A mulch of hay, straw or newly 
cut grass clippings is advisable in case of dry weather immediately after planting. 
CULTIVATION. Keep the soil loose by frequent cultivation; this tends to conserve moisture 
by forming a dust mulch. We do not approve of a permanent seeding in an orchard, but sweet 
corn or vegetables may be grown if the soil has been well fertilized. 
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Fig. A. No. 2 shows an Apple seedling as 
we receive it from France. No. i, after it has 
been properly trimmed for transplanting. 
Fig. B. Two-year Apple tree as 
delivered to our customers. Note 
where it is headed back. 
Fig. C. Two-year Apple tree 
properly trimmed as to roots and 
tops before planting. 
