LENGTH OF SEASON FOR CROPS— 
Most nut trees need 150 growing days between spring and fall frosts to properly fill out the nuts. 
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PLANTING DISTANCE— 
Nut trees should not be planted closer than 30 ft., much farther is better. Filbertnuts as a hedge: 6 ft., other- 
wise 15 ft. Hazelnut bushes as a hedge, 3 ft., as clumps, 4 ft. 
The many orders received by us each year from friends and neighbors of our customers testify to the virility of our 
stock and the careful way it is dug and packed for shipment. Help and all packing material is scarce, yet we are 
still able to maintain our high standard of service without advancing prices. They are practically the same now as 
in the past 9 years. Quantity of stock now listed is limited, therefore we ask that you send your order early. 5 
Planting instructions sent on receipt of same. 
Prices include packing, express and 25% duty for Canadian stock from Toronto, Ont., to Hillsdale, 
Mich., and repacking, whence trees are f. o. b. Terms—50% with order, balance c. 0. d. Orders ac- 
cepted until April 10th. 

To those who have not received our catalogue before, wish to state that we purchased 80 acres in Hillsdale 
County, Michigan, a short time ago, to farm and plant nut trees and that our nurseries are not located here. Re- 
packing and transhipping is done from this address. 
NUT TREE SEED. 
The following seed is now available for planting this spring, priced at 20 seeds for $1.00, persimmons and paw 
paws 30 for $1.00, postpaid. Seeds should be ordered at once or at least before termination of freezing weather 
with the exception of the English walnuts and persimmons. These can be ordered until the 10th of April. Instruc- 
tions for the preparation and planting sent with order. 
l. Circassian English Walnut, variety No. 2. 
2. Filbertnut (hybrid) for clumps and hedges. 
3. Papershell Northern Pecan. 6. Butternut, select. variety. 
4. Jap Heartnut. 7. Persimmon. 
5. Jap Walnut. 8. Paw Paws. 
Nut tree seed must be stratified before planting. The simplest method is to place seed on ground and cover with 
a good layer of straw. On top of this an old piece of carpet or burlap and allowed to freeze. Do not disturb until 
last week of April when seed should be planted. English walnuts and persimmons are kept indoors and soaked 
five days in water prior to planting first of May. 
