
WHEN AND HOW TO PLANT 
Just as soon in spring as severe freezing is 
over and ground is fit to work in is best time, 
because after the last of April buds are bursting 
and trees are likely to die. Planting may also be 
done in late fall, after trees are dormant and 
before freezing weather sets in. Early planting is 
best. Our trees are all dug fresh from the nursery, 
as ordered, and shipped to you, or you can come 
to the nursery and pick the trees you want. 
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 somewhat like an apple tree. Plant 
them on upland ground, never on low or swampy 
places. They thrive on stony soil. The trees re- 
quire an acid soil like strawberries. Never use 
lime about chestnut trees. 
When planting, dig a hole about 2 feet square 
and 1 foot deep. Put 3 inches of manure or rotten 
leaves in the bottom, cover the manure or leaves 
with a light layer of soil and set in the tree. 
Use good top soil well firmed about the roots, 
and if a dry summer keep well watered and mulch 
with sawdust, leaves or old manure. 
VARIETIES 
We grow only one variety—Chinese Sweet 
Hybrid—as they are blight resistant. The nut is 
medium to large in size but of the very best 
quality, sweet like the old American nut. Seeds 
for these trees were produced in my own orchard, 
in which we have already planted over 750 trees. 
Hence, they are hardy to our climate—no winter 
injury. They are very prolific bearers. The glassy 
leaves and large clusters of burrs make them a 
very beautiful ornamental tree. 


