1— Set plant slightly deeper than it stood in nursery. 
2— Spread roots out naturally. 
3— Shake good soil down among roots. Work in with fingers. 
4— Shake tree up and down to settle dirt. 
5— Tread soil firmly when hole is half full. 
6— Fill hole and tramp soil. The lighter the soil the harder the 
tramp. 
7— Leave loose soil on top or cover ground with mulch. 
8— Pocket left to catch water. 
9— Note manure unless well rotted and thoroughly mixed with 
the soil should be used only on top if used at all. 
In pruning fruit trees, cut the side branches to 6-8 inch 
stubs and do not leave more than five to a tree. See that 
these are distributed around the trunk. One year trees are 
simply headed to whatever height they are wanted. 
Note —Always keep the roots covered. Dig hole large 
enough to receive plant without bending roots. Break up 
subsoil when it is very hard. 
Proper Spacing for Fruits 
Age of 
Distance 
No. per 
V ariety 
Bearing 
Apart 
acre 
Apples Standard. 
.3 to 6 years 
35x35 ft. 
35 
Apples, Dwarf. 
. 2 years 
10x10 ft. 
435 
Apricots. 
3 years 
15x15 ft. 
193 
Asparagus (Field) .... 
2 years 
4 ft. X 18 in. 
7,260 
(Garden) .. 
2x 1 ft. 
21,780 
Blackberries. 
1 year 
8x 6 ft. 
907 
Cherries (Sours). 
.3 to 4 years 
15x15 ft. 
193 
Cherries (Sweets). 
.3 to 4 years 
20x20 ft. 
108 
Currants. 
2 years 
4x 4 ft. 
2,722 
Gooseberries. 
2 years 
4x 4 ft. 
2,722 
Grapes. 
2 years 
8x 8 ft. 
680 
Horseradish. 
. 1 year 
3x 1 ft. 
14,520 
Peaches. 
2 years 
15x15 ft. 
193 
Pears, Standard. 
.3 to 4 years 
20x20 ft. 
108 
Pears, Dwarf. 
2 years 
10x10 ft. 
435 
Plums. 
.3 to 4 years 
20x20 ft. 
108 
Quinces. 
.4 to 5 years 
10x10 ft. 
435 
Raspberries. 
1 year 
6x 4 ft. 
1,815 
Rhubarb. 
1 year 
4x 3 ft. 
3,630 
Sage. 
1 year 
3x 3 ft. 
4,840 
Strawberries (Field). . 
. 1 year 
4x 1 ft. 
10,890 
(Garden) 
• 
2x 1 ft. 
21,780 
Currants and Gooseberries 
Two bush fruits that should be present in every home 
kitchen garden. Plant 4 feet apart, prune back the later¬ 
al growths each Winter and a sure crop of most useful 
fruit for pies and jellies and jams can be expected. 
GOOSEBERRIES 
Two-year bushes: 3 for $1.00,10 for $2.75 
DOWNING. Fine quality, vigorous growth and free 
from mildew. Large green. 
JOSSELYN. Marvelously productive. Large size, 
dark red. 
POORMAN. Originated by New York State Experi¬ 
mental Station. Large, healthy, vigorous. Fruit red 
and very attractive. Excellent for heavy soils. 
We suggest that you feed young trees to promote health 
and vigor. Nitrate of soda, sulphate of ammonia, bonemeal, 
manures, or similar soil builders applied in moderation often 
spell the difference between success and failure. Strong, 
vigorous trees can stand unfavorable weather conditions, 
frost and even disease. Good soil means early maturity 
and heavy yields. 
Planting and After'care 
of Berries 
Prepare your ground as you would for vegetables, open 
rows with small horse plow and space plants 234 to 334 feet 
apart. The rows should be 5 feet or wider. Plant about 
4 to 5 inches deep and cut off tops 3 inches above the 
ground. 
As they grow older do not allow too many canes to de¬ 
velop, rather just a few strong canes. Pinch out the tops 
of these, when the tips are soft. Should you prefer to train 
on wires or stakes, thin out the plants to four canes and 
allow tops to develop naturally. 
The brambles are perennials whose old wood dies after 
producing one crop. This wood should be removed as 
soon as through fruiting. These plants have no particular 
insect enemies. 
CURRANTS 
All varieties, 2 yr. No. 1, strong bushes: 
3 for 85c., 10 for $2.50, 100 for $18.00 
Parcel Post—Currants can be sent by Parcel Post, 
postpaid, for 5c. per bush extra 
FAYS PROLIFIC. Uniform. Easily picked. Exceed¬ 
ingly productive. 
LONDON MARKET. Bush vigorous, upright, fruit 
medium to large, color dark red, with sprightly acid 
flavor; very productive. 
WHITE GRAPE. Berries averaging large, of very at¬ 
tractive color, mild flavor and good quality. 
WILDER. Bush upright, vigorous; clusters above me¬ 
dium length; berries large to very large; bright red 
with a mild sub-acid flavor. Ripens early and remains 
bright and firm until very late. 
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Maloney Bros. Nursery Co. Inc., Dansville, New York 
