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POSITIVE PROOF 
Here you see the positive proof of the superi' 
ority of ANDREWS Northern Rooted trees 
over Common Rooted trees. These pictures are 
reproductions from actual photographs taken in 
our 120 acre orchard, where this comparison was 
made. Two trees weVe dug and their roots photo¬ 
graphed. 
These trees were both the same si 2 ;e when 
planted seventeen years ago. Each has had simi¬ 
lar care since. They are fair samples of trees on 
the two types of root-stocks which were planted 
alternately in this orchard in 1923. 
On the left is a 17-year-old McIntosh propagated on 
a common root-stock. It has been estimated that more 
than 99% of the apple trees grown in the United 
States are propagated on such common root-stocks, that 
is, “French Crab” seedlings or ordinary commercial 
apple seedlings. The common root-stock could not en¬ 
dure Minnesota conditions—it died completely, leaving 
the tree to exist on the few “scion roots” which had 
come out above the graft. Result: weak, unsatisfactory 
growth—little or no fruit. 
On the right is a 17-year-old McIntosh which was 
propagated on our Hardy Northern Root-Stock. The 
success of this tree is due to the hardy, sturdy root 
which anchors the tree securely and makes possible 
vigorous growth of tree and heavy crops of fruit. 
PLANTING WISDOM 
The wise planter will insist on Northern root-stocks 
under the trees he buys. More failures are due to im¬ 
proper root-stocks than to any other one cause. Plant 
Andrews Northern rooted trees and you can enjoy the 
pleasure, satisfaction and profit of a successful orchard. 
The trees listed on the following pages are all propa¬ 
gated on Hardy Northern Root-Stocks. Order early 
while assortments are complete. 
YOUR ORCHARD SUCCESS 
Depends on the root system of your trees. 
If you choose common rooted trees 
You will invite disappointment. 
If you choose Andrews Northern rooted 
You can achieve success. 
PLANT ANDREWS NORTHERN ROOTED FRUIT TREES 
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