POLLINATION OF FRUIT TREES 
~The value of pollination in the production of a fruit crop is now well recognized. 
Although many varieties are self-fruitful, experiments show that they are greatly 
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, Milton and Wealthy. Include 
one of these varieties in your planting. 
PEARS: Plant at least two different varieties for proper pollination. Bartlett and Seckel 
do not pollinate each other. Where these two varieties are planted, a third variety 
should be included. 
PLUMS: Abundance and Burbank need cross-pollination. They pollinate each other. 
All other varieties which we offer are self-fruitful. 
CHERRIES: Sweet Cherries need cross-pollination. Plant at least two different varieties. 
Napoleon and Bing do not pollinate each other. Where these two varieties are 
See another additional variety should be included. All Sour Cherries are self- 
fruitful. WY 
PEACHES, NECTARINES, APRICOTS: They are self-fruitful. However, crops will be in- 
creased by planting different varieties for pollination. 
__FILBERT NUTS, BUSH CHERRIES, BLUEBERRIES: They need cross-pollination, Plant 
two or three different varieties to insure satisfactory crops. AR Ae Ge 
Other kinds of fruit trees and berries are self-fruitful. 
For complete information we refer to Circular No. 132 issued by New York State Experi- 
~ ment Station, Geneva, N. Y. They will be glad to send you a copy free of charge if 
you ask for it. 
ase Copyright 1943 Stern’s Nurseries. 
