YOUNG WALNUT ORCHARD ON LEIB’S FROSTFIGHTER 
Property of Anderson Orchard Co., Linden. Frostfighter trees planted March, 1930. Top- 
worked to Mayette and Payne Seedling August, 1931. Photograph taken October, 1934. 
vigorous grower, a late bloomer, has perfect 
affinity for commercial varieties, and is 
ideally suited as an understock upon which 
to bud or graft the English varieties. By 
planting Leib's Frostfighter trees, and later 
topworking, a very rapid growing and uni¬ 
form orchard is obtained; which is less 
subject to sunburn, and comes into profitable 
bearing at an earlier age. 
The accompanying photograph provides 
a striking illustration of what can be accom¬ 
plished by planting Frostfighters. The 
Anderson Orchard Company of Linden, one 
of the leading walnut growers of the state, 
planted 20 acres of Frostfighters in March 
1930. In August, 1931, they topworked the 
trees, by budding, to the Mayette and Payne 
varieties. When the photograph was taken 
the orchard was only 4 Yi years old, and the 
scions only three years old. Note the 
extraordinary growth of the trees, and the 
uniformity of the orchard. 
The Frostfighter as a Polltnlzer 
In former years, horticulturalists consider¬ 
ed all English walnuts to be self-fruitful, 
without the benefit of other varieties for 
pollinination. Recently, however, it has 
been shown, particularly by Mr. Milo Wood 
of the United States Department of Agri¬ 
culture, that some varieties, especially the 
Franquette, does not always shed its pollen 
when the flowers are in a receptive stage for 
fertilization. Thus when the Franquette 
fails to bear good crops is is often due to 
lack of pollination. The Franquette is a 
late bloomr, and most other varieties will 
not satisfactorily pollinize it. The Fr >st- 
fighter blooms late, and has proven itself 
to be an efficient pollinizer for Franquette. 
As a result of this discovery, many growers 
are now planting a few Frostfighters among 
their Franquettes to increase production. 
Leib’s Frostfighter is valuable as an 
understock only, and Is not to be grown 
for Its fruit. We do not recommend it 
to those wanting only one or two trees 
for the home orchard, on account of the 
expense of budding or grafting single 
trees. It makes a beautiful and quick 
growing shade tree however, and we do 
recommend It for this purpose. The 
price of Leib’s Frostfighter walnut trees 
this year Is the same as for the Commer¬ 
cial varieties. 
QUANTITY ORDER 
In ordering fruit and nut trees, 
the total number of trees purchased 
determines which quantity rate 
applies. Thus, If one orders five 
apple trees, five peaches, and one 
walnut tree, the “11 to 49” rate 
would be given on all varieties. This 
grouping of varieties does not in¬ 
clude a combination of citrus and 
deciduous trees, however. The 
quanty rate on citrus trees applies 
only to combinations of the differ¬ 
ent varieties of citrus and avocado 
trees. Likewise, grape vines are con¬ 
sidered separately; and also berry 
plants. 
CHESTNUTS 
During recent years, many Calijornia 
growers have become interested in com¬ 
mercial chestnut culture. The trees bear 
heavily in this state, and our coastal valleys 
and that section oj the San Joaquin Valley 
opposite the San Francisco Bay region 
are well adapted to their culture. The 
trees bloom tale, and are never injured by 
Jrost. 
Chestnuts, with their dark green foliage, 
and spreading habit, are also fine jor 
specimen and avenue trees. Always plant 
two or more varieties Jor pollination. 
Budded Chestnuts 
Price Each 1 to 10 11 to 49 
3 to 4 ft grade.$1.75 $1.50 
2 to 3 ft. grade. 1.50 1.25 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Marron de Combale. Of French origin, 
and far superior to the seedlings. Nuts 
large, sweet, and well flavored. A rapid 
grower, and comes into bearing parly. Does 
well over a wide range, but is especially 
adapted to coastal sections. 
Note: —We can also supply Boone, 
Large American Sweet, and Rochester at 
the same price. 
Chestnut Seedlings 
Price Each 1 to 10 11 to 49 
4 to 6 ft. grade.$ .65 $ .50 
3 to 4 ft. grade.50 .45 
Italian or Spanish. Nuts are of medium 
size and hull readily; quality good. Valuable 
for pollinizing. The tree is a strong grower; 
highly ornamental, and well suited to road¬ 
side planting. 
PECANS 
Pecans are well adapted to the 'warmer 
sections oj Calijornia. They~require a 
deep rich soil, with ample moisture and 
good drainage. The large, thin-shelled 
budded varieties which are how propagated 
exclusively, are jar superior to the seedlings 
oj a jew years ago. 
Price Each 1 to 10 11 to 49 
4 to 6 ft. grade.$1.75 $1.50 
3 to 4 ft. grade. 1.50 1.25 
Write for prices on larger quantities. 
Burkett. Nut large, almost round, thin 
shelled; kernel well filled and of good flavor. 
The tree is vigorous and a heavy cropper in 
California. Plant Halbert or Success with it 
as a pollinizer. 
♦Halbert. Nuts rather small, almost round, 
and thin shelled. Kernel of delicate flavor 
and excellent quality. A heavy producer 
and bears when very young. An excellent 
pollinizer for other varieties. Self-fruitful. 
♦Success. The most widely planted variety 
in California. Nut large and oblong. 
Shell medium thin, parting freely from the 
kernel, which is plump and of fine quality. 
Tree vigorous and a sure cropper. One of 
the best for the home orchard. Self-fruitful. 
(*) Varieties especially recommended 
for the home orchard. 
PLANT A FAMILY ORCHARD 
The well selected Family Orchard 
Is a never-ending source of pleasure. It 
provides an abundant supply of fresh 
tree-ripened fruit for your table; rich 
shade through the hot days oi summer, 
and gorgeous bloom in spring. 
INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITIES OF CHESTNUT AND FILBERT CULTURE 
Nut Trees 
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