PACKING OF NURSERY STOCK 
All packing will be done in boxes or bales, thus protecting 
the roots and trees well in shipping. No charge is made for pack¬ 
ing or delivery to railroad at Bendersville Station. 
SHIPPING OF NURSERY STOCK 
The spring shipment of nursery stock begins about March 15 
to April 1, depending on a early or late season. Fall shipments 
about November 15th. 
Purchasers are requested to state whether they wish stock 
shipped by freight or express. We deliver all orders amounting 
to $50.00 or more within a radius of 500 miles. Also remember a 
5% Discount for cash with order. 
CARE OF FRUIT TREES 
Newly planted trees should be well cultivated the first season, 
to conserve moisture and to keep down weeds and grass. It is not 
always good economy to intercrop with grass, small fruits, or grain, 
unless the young trees are making extraordinary strong growth. 
When the trees are well established, the spaces between the rows 
may be used for other crops for a few years, until the trees need the 
space; but while making their initial growth the trees ought not 
have to compete with other crops for the plant-food in the ground. 
One of the most important items in the care of Fruit Trees 
is to see that they are trained right from the start. Our two-year- 
old sizes have the heads already formed, with three to five scaf¬ 
fold limbs well arranged along the trunk to support the head. 
These trees should be cut back, leaving just the scaffold limbs 
shortened to the point where it is desired to have the head of the 
tree. 
One-year trees, or whips, should be trimmed to smooth, straight 
stems, cutting them squarely off at the distance from the ground 
at which it is desired to have them branch. Usually, apples, plums, 
pears,and cherries are headed a little higher than peaches, which 
ought to be encouraged to branch as low as possible. The after- 
pruning is a matter which requires some knowledge of tree-growth 
and habit, as well as the purpose for which the trees are grown. 
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