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SCHAFER WALNUT 
(Plant patent No. 494) 
For untold centuries the so-called “English” or 
“Persian” walnuts (Juglans Regia) have grown 
in most parts of Europe and Asia to latitudes as 
far north as 55 degrees and to altitudes of 6,000 
feet. Their northern spread is 6,000 miles from 
Copenhagen to Manchukuo. Poland, the Carpath- 
ian mountains and the Russian Ukraine have many 
fine trees. Just where these came from we are not 
sure but very likely the Magyars brought them with 
them from what is now Manchukuo in the 9th 
century or in previous invasions. 
Trees from these cold areas must, of necessity, 
grow fast in the spring and early summer and must 
mature their crop and wood early in the fall. All 
cold-country walnuts (from north China, Russia or 
Poland) seem to have these characteristics, in con- 
trast to the ones brought to this country from 
France, Italy or southern Germany. It is unfortunate 
that we did not have good introductions from the 
cold sections earlier. 
The Schafer Walnut comes from the northern 
edge of the Carpathian mountains near Bukowina, 
latitude 48 degrees north, longitude 26 degrees 
east. This is at considerable altitude with winter 
temperatures dropping to 40 or 50 degrees below 
zero. A very severe climate. Winter and sum- 
mer isotherms would indicate temperatures like 
northern Montana. The ground freezes deeply. 

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BETTER and HARDIER VARIETIES of FRUIT and NUT TREES 

The original tree is growing at the farm home 
of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schafer near Yakima, Wash. 
The seed was brought from Bukowina by Mrs. 
Schafer. The tree has stood in its present location 
about 16 years. It now has a 50’ spread and pro- 
duces 300 or more pounds annually. 
Tree—Rapid grower, tall and spreading. 
Nuts—Large. Thin-shelled. Quality excellent. 
Very full-meated. 
Bearing—Bears young, annually and abundantly. 
Quality—Excellent. Considered by many as su- 
perior to Franquette. 
From history and performance we consider this 
tree equal in hardiness to the American Black Wal- 
nut. Kioens a month earlier than the blacks. Dor- 
mancy begins about the same as blacks but the 
Schafer starts earlier in the spring. 
The valuable Circassian Walnut timber used in 
furniture manufacure is from the walnut trees of 
this district and on into the Caucases. 
We estimate a yearly return of from 100 to 300 
Ibs. of nuts per tree at ten years of age. Plant 50 
to 60 feet apart. Interplant with Wahlbert peaches. 
Besides being a profitable orchard tree the Scha- 
fer Walnut is most desirable as an ornamental. Their 
rich, verdant foliage is most pleasurable to see. A 
combine of beauty, pleasure and profit. 
SCHAFER WALNUT trees are worthy of plant- 
ing on the best of orchard land, on the grounds of 
the finest home or country estate. A few of them 
will pay a lot ofaxes. more of them will become 
a business and all of them will be a source of much 
pridéandeentiscection: nike 
We have been very gratified at the wide interest 
shown in the SCHAFER Walnut. In 1941 we sold 
into 22 states and Canada and could have sold many 
more had we had the trees. Orders filled were for 
plantings of from 1 to 100 trees. Some orders 
we could not fill were considerably larger. The 
spring of 1942 will find us in much the same 
position without enough trees to meet: the 
demand. 
Stock and quantities not penciled thru are still 
available for delivery SPRING 1942. 
SCHAFER WALNUT TREES (grafted) 
(plant patent #494) 
price each in lots of 
ASE 12-24 25-50 50-100 100 
5-8’ $5.00 4.50 4.25 4.00 3.80 
8’ Up Tee) 6a) 6.00 4,5,0) 5.00 
ook 4.00 Zr, 010) 3.25 3.00 2.80 
Unless otherwise ordered trees are cut back 
about % and the cuts waxed, ready for planting. 
We are booking trees for 1942-1943 planting 
season at the same prices. All sizes and quantities 
will be available for early-placed orders. 

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In our quest for better varieties we have examined 
many seedlings and bud sports and are testing the 
ones that show genuine promice. Whether in fruits 
or men, ‘there is always room at the top.” If you 
have something outstanding write us about it. 
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DEAR MR. TUTTLE: 
The original Schafer Walnut tree together with a 
few seedlings from the tree are the only English 
Walnuts that survived the winter freezes in the Ya- 
kima Valley. It is located in a “frost pocket” but 
has never failed to produce a good crop. The trees 
make a rapid growth and the quality of the nut is 
excellent; it has a high percentage of meat inside a 
thin shell. 
Yours truly, 
Ak; POLENSKE 
NOTE: Mr. Polenske owns and operates an 
orchard near the original Schafer tree. He was 
formerly County Agent of Asotin County, Wash- 
ington 
A Word To The Future: 
Agriculture may well turn to tree-crops, crops 
that rival corn in food per acre, tree-crops that 
harvest themselves, that supply timber, wind-breaks, 
bird and squirrel havens, flood-controls, soil con- 
servation, and a net return all in one breath. Ask 
us about it. 

PLANT WALNUTS FOR FUTURE SECURITY 
EAT THEM FOR HEALTH 
