THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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The description corresponding to the preceding tree. 
The Root Gall upon a number of these trees dropped off 
when dug, resembling a dead root, hard, hollow and round; 
while the main root of the tree appeared fresh and healthy. 
Nearly all these trees with the exception of the Longfield 
bore apples in the spring of 1909, in spite of the fact that 
they were closely crowded in the row. All of them had 
fruit spurs. 
CONCLUSIONS 
Up to this time the different treatments given the trees 
thru special fertilization does not appear to have affected 
them to any noticeable extent. The conclusion at the end 
of the five years planting is, that Root Gall has not affected 
the health, vigor or growth of the trees, that hard or hairy 
Root Gall is not contagious, that the tendency of this class 
of Root Gall is to become absorbed by the tree until it dis¬ 
appears entirely. 
TREES MARKETED 
These trees were in such good condition in the fall of 1909 
that parties seeing them desired to purchase. We sold one 
hundred and fifty of these trees at $5.00 each, net to us. In 
the spring of 1909, we set out some of these trees in our 
orchard and along the road side, and most of them bore 
fruit the same season. In the spring of 1910, the trees were 
all in good condition, those unsold, blossomed and would 
have borne fruit, had it not been for the severe freeze of 
April 23d. 
It has been stated that the Duchess and Wealthy trees 
are more subject to Root Gall than other varieties. If so, it 
is a splendid testimonial to the benefit these trees derive 
from Root Gall, for they are two of the most hardy, prolific 
and long-lived varieties known to the northern planter. 
FOREST TREES 
Hard Root Gall is frequently found upon the roots of 
White Birch, Silver Poplar, Golden Willow, and even upon 
trees of considerable size dug from the forest. It also forms 
upon several varieties of shrubs, but so far as we have been 
able to observe without injury to any of them. 
APPLE SEEDLINGS 
In 1905, we procured and set out some apple seedlings 
upon which Root Gall was very noticeable. A year later, 
we top worked these, and they were dug in the fall of 1907. 
The roots then showed but very little Gall, it either having 
been absorbed thru becoming a part of the root itself, or was 
in the process of disappearing altogether. 
LET OTHERS EXPERIMENT 
In view of the fact that farm and other journals have 
published “scare” articles, and that certain states have 
prohibited the importation of trees having any trace of Root 
Gall, threatening to destroy whole shipments if more than 
five per cent of the trees show trace of it, is it not time for all 
growers of nursery stock to protect their interests by doing 
practical work in experimenting with trees infected with 
Root or Crown Gall, making the results of these experi¬ 
ments more generally known ? 
Compass Cherry Buds in Quantity 
Amoor River Privet and Silver Leaf Poplar Cuttings 
L. H. SMITH, Nurseryman 
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
BOX STRAPS 
WARD-DICKEY STEEL COMPANY 
Manufacturers of Planished Sheet Steel 
INDIANA HARBOR, IND. 
GRAPE VINES A SPECIALTY 
T. S. Hubbard Company 
FREDONIA, N. Y. 
ESTABLISHED 43 YEARS 
We offer for Fall and Spring trade a large and complete stock 
of one and two year old GRAPE VINES in strong grades for 
nurserymen and dealers trade. 
We also have an extra nice stock of one year CURRANTS. 
Send us your want list for prices. 
W E issue to members a Credit List with quarterly sup¬ 
plements. The list now contains between 7000 and 
8000 names. Membership fee $10.00, including privilege of 
obtaining unlimited number of ratings at cost. We also 
collect accounts at standard rates. 
National Florists’ Board of Trade, 56 Pine St., New York. 
)?eaclh Trees 
asadl Slhrawibeffffy iPE&safts 
all leading market sorts for Fall 1910 and Spring 1911 
MYERS <& S01M 9 Ddh 
The Southwestern Nursery Co. 
of OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA 
will have for late Fall and early Spring an exceptionally fine lot of 
ONE YEAR APPLE, PEACH, PLUM and BUDDED ROSES; 
TWO YEAR CALIFORNIA PRIVET, CAROLINA 
POPLARS, and CATALPA SPECIOSA. 
WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. 
Easterly Nursery Co., 
CLEVELAND, TENN. 
Offers for Spring Shipment: 
One, Two and Three-year Apple, Two-year Kieffer Pear, Two-year Sour Cherry, 
One-year Peach in car-load lots. A good assortment of Japan Plums, one-year ano 
Mariana Stocks. Ask for prices. 
A BARGAIN 
IN STANDARD PEARS. 
Extra size, 6 to 7 ft.; 1 
inch and up 5 to 6 ft.; 3-4 and up. Mostly Bartlett. 
Can also furnish a few of the leading varieties. 
It will be worth while to get our prices before buying elsewhere 
Address 
PIONEER NURSERIES COMPANY, 
Salt Lake City, Utah. 
