Two Dwarf Fruit Trees Trained in Formal Style 
By pruning, the Dwarf Apple and Dwarf Pear Trees can easily be trained to grow 
into interesting shapes, such as pyramidal, round or flat, against buildings, fences 
or walls, for hedges, or on lattice like the illustration shown above. An abundance 
of best quality fruit can be secured in very little space, and the small trees be made 
to serve both as producers of choice fruit and attractive ornaments for the lawn. 
Nearly everyone can find room to grow a few dwarf trees in the shape of trellised 
foundation plantings along the side or rear of the house, and in other ways that 
their flexible manner of growth might suggest. A wonderful picture is one where 
the walls are embellished with these interesting trees which in the spring produce 
their bountiful blooms followed by their foliage and highly colored fruit. 
DWARF APPLES 
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Dwarf Apple Trees solve the problem of fruit growing in small areas. They are 
very ornamental for the lawn and garden, come into bearing much earlier than the 
standard trees and are very productive. The trees never get over 6 or 8 feet high. 
Their low, broad heads are within reach, so that the fruit can be easily picked. These 
trees are set 6 to 8 feet apart and take up so little room that they can be planted 
in places where it would be impossible to grow a larger tree. With care, they usually 
commence to bear the seqond year after planting, and will bear good crops within 
three or four years. Our dwarf trees bear 4 to 6 bushels of apples per tree, and the 
fruit is of the same size and flavor as that borne on the standard trees. 
All varieties of Apples listed on page 112 can be supplied in Dwarf Trees. 
Large, 2-year-old Dwarf Trees, about 4 feet high, by express, not prepaid, 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00; 5 for $3.00, 10 or more at 50c each, or 25 or more at 40c each. 
1-year-old, 2 to 3 foot size, by parcel post, postpaid, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. In 
larger lots, by express or freight, not prepaid, 5 or more at 35c each; 10 or more at 
30c each, or 25 or more at 25c each. 
PEARS 
ANJOU. Fruit large, yellow, often flushed red. An excellent market variety be¬ 
cause of long keeping qualities. Rich in flavor, bears early and disease resistant. 
BARTLETT. The most popular pear for both home use and market. Large, golden 
yellow with reddish blush on the sunny side. Flesh tender, melting and juicy, with 
a delicious flavor. Tree vigorous; bears abundantly. Ripens in September. 
BUERRE BOSC. Without doubt the highest quality and best flavored pear of all. 
Fruits very large, with a long, thin, tapering neck. Beautiful golden russet color. 
Flesh fine-grained, juicy and melting, very delicious and highly flavored. Ripens late 
September and early October. 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Resembles Bartlett in size, shape and color. Flesh fine 
grained and very juicy. Ripens in August, about ten days ahead of Bartlett. 
FLEMISH BEAUTY. Tree vigorous and productive; fruit large, yellow, covered 
with dull russet red; flesh juicy, melting, aromatic, rich and sweet. Ripens a few 
days later than Bartlett. 
KIEFFER. A profitable market variety on account of its productiveness and ex¬ 
cellent keeping and shipping qualities. While only fair in quality, it is an excellent 
canner and is in great demand for this purpose. Large, handsome fruits. The most 
free from insects and disease of any variety. October to December. 
SEKEL. Small size and rich flavor makes this pear a desirable variety for pickling 
and preserving. Sweetest of all pears, juicy, delicious flavor, and greatly prized 
for eating out of hand. Very attractive in appearance, being of a russet-yellow 
color, with a bright red cheek. Very prolific. September and October. 
SHELDON. A pear of unusually good quality. Large, round, greenish-yellow in 
color, covered with a light russet. Very juicy and highly flavored. A good bearer 
and highly recommended for the home orchard. October and November. 
DWARF PEARS 
Dwarf Trees bear large, full-sized fruit the 
same as standard trees, and usually come 
into bearing the second year. We can sup¬ 
ply all varieties of Fears in either dwarf or 
standard trees. 
Bartlett Pear 
Prices of Pear Trees 
Large, 2-year old Standard Trees, 4 to 6 feet, 
by express or freight, not prepaid, 60c each; 3 for 
$1.50; 5 for $2.00; 10 or more at 35c each; 20 or 
more at 30c each; 50 or more at 27c each; or 100 
or more at 24c each. 
1-year-old Standard Trees, 2 to 3 feet, by parcel 
post, postpaid, 60c each; 3 for $1.50. In larger 
lots, by express or freight, not prepaid, 5 or more 
at 25c each; 10 or more at 20c each; 20 or more 
at 18c each; 50 or more at 16c each; or 100 or 
more at 14c each. 
Large, 2-year-old Dwarf Trees, by express or 
freight, not prepaid. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 5 for 
$3.00; 10 or more at 50c each; or 25 or more at 
40c each. 
1-year-old Dwarf Trees, 2 to 3 feet, by parcel 
post, postpaid, 75c each; 3 for $2.00. In larger 
lots, by express or freight, not prepaid, 5 or more 
at 35c each; 10 or more at 30c each; or 25 or more 
at 25c each. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO., Galesburg, Michigan 
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