HALLAWELL SEED CO 
FRUIT TREES SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. 
FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS 
SPECIAL NOTICE TO PURCHASERS 
The 6 rate applies on an assortment of 6 or more fruit trees listed at 60c. each. 
While we aim to have all our fruit trees true to name, and hold ourselves ready, on proper proof, to replace, free of 
charge, all stock that may prove untrue to label, or to refund amount originally paid by the customer, it is mutually un¬ 
derstood and agreed between the purchaser and ourselves that our guarantee of genuineness shall not make us liable for 
any sum greater than that originally paid us for such stock as may prove untrue. 
PLANTING AND PRUNING FRUIT TREES 
PLANTING—Successful planters always dig good large holes for the roots. A little extra labor at this time will be 
amply repaid in the more rapid growth of the tree, and should the ground be at all heavy or sandy, add some old well- 
decayed manure. After the tree is set in the hole properly, commence to throw in the soil gently, and see that it is well 
pulverized, and work all in around the roots well. After the hole is half filled up, press down gently with the foot; then 
fill in the remainder, also going through the same process, leaving the last spadeful or two untrodden. Never, especially in 
soils that are apt to run together, or adobe, try to plant when the ground is wet. Wait until the ground dries; otherwise 
your trees will not grow so well. 
Planting can be done from December to March, according to the season, but orders should be placed early with us, so 
as to obtain desired selections. 
Frequent cultivating is necessary, as there is no better way of keeping the moisture near the surface. 
PRUNING—All deciduous fruit trees should be pruned back severely after planting, usually 2p2 or 3 feet from the 
ground, according to the size of the tree, leaving a few side branches where necessary, which are cut back to a few inches 
from the main stem. Heading back promotes a vigorous new growth and a stocky tree, provides shade which pro¬ 
tects the trunk from sunburn and the fruit being nearer the ground is more easily picked. When these trees have been 
planted one year, cut back at least half of the preceding summer’s growth. Thus a framework is established for the tree. 
Apples 
The first winter after planting, the branches should be cut 
back at least one-half and thinned out so as not to leave 
more than four branches for the framework. The second 
winter not more than two laterals should be allowed to 
remain on the branches whose growth should again be 
shortened very severely. With the head now practically 
formed the grower must shape the tree in accordance with 
its development by shortening the laterals where necessary 
and thinning out surplus shoots. It is not desirable to 
shorten-in Apples as is done with the Apricot and Peach. 
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 60c. each; 6 or more, 45c. each. 
DELICIOUS —Dark red splashed with golden-yellow. Fine-grained 
and highly flavored. Ripe in November. 
ESOPUS-SFITZENBURCr —Large, light red; rich, sprightly, vin¬ 
ous flavor. One of the best. November to January. 
GRAVENSTEIN —A large, striped, beautiful, roundish apple; of 
excellent quality, juicy, highly flavored. A good grower and 
prolific bearer. Ripe in August. 
JONATHAN— Medium to large, conical, striped, mostly red, rich 
flavor, very productive and good keeper. Ripe in October to 
December. 
BED ASTRACHAN— Large, roundish, skin deep red; flesh white, 
juicy and crisp, though rather acid. A hardy, vigorous and early 
bearer. The best early apple. Ripe in June and July. 
ROME BEAUTY —Large yellow striped with bright red; very 
handsome; flesh tender, juicy, sprightly. A long keeper. Ripe 
in November and December. 
STAYMAN’S WINESAP— Large and round; skin yellow, covered 
with dark red; flesh greenish yellow, firm and sub-acid in 
flavor. Ripe in December. 
WINTER BANANA —Medium to large golden yellow, usually 
shaded crimson. Flesh fine-grained with a very rich sub-acid 
flavor; commences bearing very young. Ripe October to De¬ 
cember. 
YELLOW BELLFLOWER —Very large, oblong; skin smooth and 
of pale lemon color; flesh firm but tender, juicy and sub-acid; 
very productive. Ripens November to February. 
YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN —Another variety very success¬ 
fully grown in California. Large; flesh yellow, firm, crisp, juicy, 
of exceedingly rich flavor. The best winter apple. Ripe in 
December. 
Crab Apples 
These require the same pruning as Apples. 
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 60c. each; 6 or more, 45c. each. 
YELLOW SIBERIAN —Fruit is of large size; golden yellow and 
borne in clusters. An erect, free grower. Bears very young. 
TRANSCENDENT —Fruit large; red and yellow. 
Apricots 
The method of pruning recommended for the Peach ap¬ 
plies to the Apricot and the only exception is that summer 
pruning is resorted to immediately after the crop is har¬ 
vested by removing one-half or more of the new growth and 
thinning out enough new and old wood to prevent the tree 
from becoming thick and bushy. 
Price, 4 to 6 feet, 60c. each; 6 or more, 45c. each. 
BLENHEIM —An excellent variety and in great demand. The trees 
are early and regular bearers and have an abundance of foliage 
thoroughly protecting the fruit. Fruit above medium, oval; 
orange color, with deep yellow, juicy and rich flesh; July. 
HEMSKIRKE —Large, roundish; flesh bright orange, tender and 
juicy, with a rich plum-like flavor; fruit not quite so large as 
the Moorpark, but ripening more evenly. August. 
ROYAL —A very fine apricot, very extensively planted in this State. 
Of medium size, yellow with red cheek; immensely productive; 
an early ripening variety. June. 
TILTON —Large, oval, slightly compressed; flesh firm, yellow and 
parts readily from the stone; heavy and regular bearer. July. 
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