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-Septem»ve2r 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 swampy 
places. They thrive on stony soil. The trees require an acid 
soil like strawberries. Never use lime about Chestnut trees. 
When planting, dig hole about 2 feet square and 1 
foot deen. Put 3 inches of manure or rotten leaves in the 
bottom. Put a little soil on mavure ond leaves and set in the 
tree. Use good top soi! well firmed about the roots, and if 
a dry 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 
ground is fit to work in, because after the last of April buds 
are bursting and trees are likely to die. Our trees are all 
dug fresh from nursery, 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 fall, 
after trees are dormant and before freezing weather sets in. 
(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 
eare 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- 
tetion eamvary in good condition, or you can come to my 
nursery and get what trees you want. 
