Chestnuts bear annually. They bloom about the 
middle of June and hence are not injured by frost. They 
require very little pruning, no spraying, no ladder climbing. 
They ripen from mid-September to October. They fall from 
the burrs when ripe, as the burrs open before frost, and 
what a treat to roast a few on the stove, or cook in water 
and eat in early fall evenings. 
When planting chestnut trees, two or more should 
be planted as they need cross pollination for well filled 
burrs. 
They should be planted 18 to 20 feet apart for good 
results. The manner of growth is some what like an apple 
tree. Plant them on upland ground. never on low or swampv 
places. They thrive on stony soil. The trees require an acid 
soil like strawberries. Never use lime about Chestnut trees. 
When vlanting, dig hole about 2 feet square and 1 
foot deep. Use good top soil well firmed about the roots, 
and if a drv summer keep well watered and mulch with 
sawdust, leaves or old manure. 
WHEN TO PLANT 
Just as soon in spring as severe freezing is over and 
ecround is fit to work in, becanse after the last of April buds 
are burstine and trees are likely to die. Our trees are all 
dug fresh from nurserv, as ordered. when shipped to you. 
Early planting is best. Send your order, or come to the nur- 
sery for best results. Planting may also be done in late fail. 
(Guarantee ) 
We make it a rule never to sell a tree we do not feel 
would live and thrive if we planted it ourselves and took 
care of it. Although we do not replace trees that die from 
careless planting and lack of care, we guarantee our trees 
to be carefully dug and packed and delivered to transpor- 
tation company in good condition, or you can come to my 
nursery and get what trees you want. 
The nursery is located 3 miles west of Duncannon, 
on Route 274, just off the highway a short distance. 
