NEW DWARF FRUIT TREES 
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Dwart Fruit Trees are ideal ornamental plants, combining Reece = ad iy 
utility in a most delightful way. They grow no taller apa a mon 
reach, and produce extra large, delicious fruit. | 
According to records at the New York State’ see ats bhai. poe ey 
Station, Geneva, N. Y., more than half the Apple Trees, budded on ye 
dwarfing Malling rootstocks. 
WILL BEAR FRUIT THE FIRST YEAR PLANTED, 
and the rest will surely fruit the second year. 
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interest in such trees. 

We are one of the few nurseries ee i Dwart 
Apple Trees budded on Malling rootstocks which in- 
sure dwarf habit and early yields. 
DWARF VERTICAL CORDONS 
Vertical Cordons are Espalier.Trees which require a minimum of space, 
and will create a striking effect. They can be planted 2 ft. apart, and 
are most attractive when used das a border along a walk or a wall. 
Vertical Cordons have become the most popular garden type of tree : 
in Europe, and they are now available in America. A dozen or more 
trees can be planted in the same space that a single Standard fruit . 
tree would require. We have Dwarf Apple and Pear Vertical Cordons. ~ 

Vertical Cordons’ are easy to care for. Directions will be included in 
each shipment. | 
BEARING-AGE STANDARD FRUIT TREES 
These are wonderful trees; many of them have already fruited in the nursery, and et 
of them are again loaded with fruit buds. 
Please note, however, that they must become established in their new location in your _ 
garden before they bear again. Generally they begin to fruit the second year after 
planting: 
Dwarf Fruit Trees should be preferred where space is limited. They are the ideals 
garden-type of tree for city and suburban homes while Standard Pruit Trees should 
be planted where sufficient space is available. 
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POLLINATION OF FRUIT TREES 
_ The value of pollination in the production of a fruit crop is now well ‘ adeignivact 
Although many varieties are self-fruitful, experiments show that they are greally 
benefited by cross-pollination. 
Here are some brief remarks on how to select your varieties: 
APPLES: Most varieties need cross-pollination. Plant therefore at least two different — 
varieties. Good pollinators are Cortland, Delicious, Macoun, and Wealthy. In- 
clude one of these varieties in your planting. 
PEARS: Plant at least two different varieties for proper pollination. Bartlett and © 
small trees, loaded with delicious fruit, there is a steadily Towa oss 


Since those records were published, and visitors at Geneva saw Sua e iat a | 
WHAT TO PLANT: DWARF OR STANDARD FRUIT TREES? _ a ea 
Seckel do not pollinate each other. Where these two varieties are planted, a — RIES 8 
third variety should be included. 
PLUMS: Abundance and Burbank need crea: pollineten. They pollinate each other. 
All other varieties which we offer are self-fruittul. Ne 
CHERRIES: Sweet Cherries need cross-pollination. Plant at least two different var- 
ieties. All Sour Cherries are self-fruitful. 
PEACHES, NECTARINES, APRICOTS: . Most of them are self-fruitful. However, CTOps — 
will be increased by planting different varieties for pollination. } | 
FILBERT NUTS, BLUEBERRIES: They need cress- ale Plant 2 or 3 different 
varieties to insure satisfactory crops. . i, ans 
All other kinds of fruit trees and berries are self-fruitful. : 
For complete information we refer to Circular No. 132 issued by New York State 
Experiment Station, Geneva, N. Y. They will-be glad to send you: a copy free of © 
charge if you ask for it. 

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