H. S. WILEY & SON, 'CAYUGA, N. Y. 
. ..n. THE FILLER SYSTEM 
The most modern method of planting Apple Orchards in Western New York, called 
the Filler System is indicated by the diagram following. The cross X represents the 
permanent tree of whatever variety selected, to be planted 40 or SO feet apart each way 
as the planter may choose. 
The circle O represents the filler or early fruiting variety, as Duchess, Ben Davis, 
Wealthy (if of apple), or whatever variety may be considered by the planter most profit- 
able. Not unfrequently the planter chooses to fill with Peach or sometimes with Pear. 
If permanent trees are planted 40 feet each way it will readily be seen that when the 
orchard is completed the trees will stand 20 feet each way; this is called the Filler Sys- 
tem. In using this plan it is the purpose of the planter to cut out the fillers when, or 
before, they begin to crowd the permanent trees. The advantage is to use all the ground 
and secure as many crops of fruit from the filler as possible before they interfere with 
the permanent trees. 
DIAGRAM. 
X 
O 
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PEARS 
STANDARD PBARS-PRICES EXCEPT AS NOTED. 
Each. Dozen. Per 100. 
Strong, 5 to 7 feet $0.40 $4.00 $30.00 
Medium, 5 feet 35 3.50 25.00 
Light, 4 feet 25 2.50 20.00 
Bartlett and Seckle in first two sizes named add Sc extra per tree to the hundred 
rate. 
Dwarf Pears No. 1, 25c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
STANDARD AND DWARF 
The cultivation of this excellent fruit is *Clapp's Favorite — Large, pale lemon-yel- 
rapidly spreading as its value becomes bet- • low, with red cheek; flesh fine-grained, 
ter known. The range of varieties is such JU'cy, melting, rich and buttery. August 
that, like apples, they can be had in good r>^,?».,„f ''i-^il^. ""c n n -.u ki , 
j1- r „ a ~....4. t.n r.,-1,. Doyenne d Ete — Small, yellow, with a blush 
eatmg condition from August till early ^^^^^^ melting and sweet. August. 
spring. tt . ■ , Tyson — Above medium size, deep yellow at 
Purchasers can well atTord to give the maturity, with a crimson cheek; one 
trees the high cultivation necessary. to secure of the finest summer varieties. August. 
the best results. *Wilder Early — Tree a perfect grower, good 
(*) Dwarf Pears supplied in varieties form and vigorous. Fruit handsome, yel- 
marked (*). low with a red cheek, fine quality. Early 
Standard Summer Pears „ August. ,r , 
Souvenir du Congress— Very large, smooth 
*Bartlett — One of the most popular Pears. skin, bright yellow, reds up well when 
Large, often with a beautiful blush next exposed to sun; flesh similar to Bartlett. 
the sun. Last of August and first of Sep- Should b% in every collection. Price, 50 
tember. cents. _ 
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