Espalier Cordons 
The Single Vertical Cor¬ 
don, shown at the left, is 
the simplest Espalier form. 
It is usually planted in com¬ 
bination with more elabo¬ 
rate forms, especially at 
the ends of a planting. It 
may also be planted in rows 
along a wall or as a screen. 
Because of their small size, 
the trees can be planted as 
close as one foot. A row of 
Single cordons makes an in¬ 
teresting division line be¬ 
tween the vegetable and the 
fruit garden. 
The Horizontal Cordon is 
striking when planted in a 
row along the top of a low 
retaining wall or along a 
garden path. Two-Arm 
Cordons are used with One- 
Arm Cordons at ends and 
corners, or a Single Verti¬ 
cal Cordon may be planted at the end for emphasis. 
Single Vertical Cordons are available in Apples, 
Pears and Plums. Horizontal Cordons can be supplied 
only in Apples and Pears. 
Cordons are inexpensive and can be freely used in 
the average home garden. 
CORDONS, Single—All varieties shown above $ 3-50 
Horizontal for Corners—Apples and Pears 4.50 
Horizontal Two Arms: 6 ft.—Apples and Pears 6.00 
6 ft. to 8 ft. . 8.00 
Belgian Fence 
MOST FASCINATING OF ESPALIER FORMS 
Of the many interesting patterns which can be made 
with Espalier Trees, none is more attractive than the 
Belgian Fence, shown below. This consists of two-armed 
trees specially trained to fit into the pattern. The effect 
is a diagonal lattice work of living green, exquisitely 
beautiful when loaded with flowers or highly colored fruit. 
The Belgian Fence is an ideal pattern for outlining a 
service yard or screening any unsightly part of the grounds. 
It makes an excellent dividing line between the flower 
garden and the fruit and vegetable garden. 
Trees in the Belgian Fence pattern are usually planted 
from two to three feet apart. Not less than five trees are 
required to complgte the lattice pattern. More are desirable. 
From a practical as well as from an aesthetic point of 
view, the Belgian Fence pattern is very desirable. If planted 
in the open, away from a wall, it can be sprayed from both 
sides and air circulates readily into every crevice between 
the boughs, leaves and fruit. Usually, the fruit can be 
gathered without even a step ladder. 
Any garden with a space 12 ft. or more in width affords 
room for a Belgian Fence. Friends will marvel at this 
union of the beautiful and the practical in gardening. 
BELGIAN- FENCE—Apples, Pears and Plums Only 
Individual Trees, 6 ft. High—Each $5.00 
Matched for pattern, not less than 5 Trees. 
The Belgian Fence, beautiful in appearance, practical in service 
