Answers te the 36 Questions 
MOST COMMONLY ASKED BY THE AVERAGE PERSON BUYING NURSERY STOCK. 
Compiled by our staff in cooperation with Dr. H. B. Tukey, formerly of the Geneva, N. Y. Experiment Station. Please read before 
ordering or asking for information. If your question is not answered here, write on a sheet of paper separate from the order blank. 
Additional planting and cultural information is contained in the Planting Guide we send you free 

1. Q. When is the best time to plant nursery stock? 
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Either Fall or Spring, though early Spring is preferred by 
many. Fall delivery season starts about October 15th and ex- 
tends through to severe freezing of the ground. Spring delivery 
season starts March 15th and extends to June Ist. In our 
modern cold storage, we can keep plants dormant until 
the latter date. 
How long before my fruit trees will bear some fruit? 
This depends on the variety, but on the average we have 
found the following to be quite true: 
2 yr. Apples After planting 
Cortland, BarlysMcintosh s,s), souls oe Tumeay 3 2-3 yrs. 
Red McIntosh.......... eR PUG tw Wes aay ee 3-4 yrs 
Nosthen Spyt. ie sigh oe otc tas va at aaa 5-7 yrs 
PVE, POOLS. ee we Poh adae oe vane Ro CER eee ae 3 yrs. 
BVI MIMIS A ae he RE Oe aes, | Meron aaron 2-3 yrs 
aryr pour Cherryee ick soe ate ete See ae te, oe 2-3 yrs 
2yrs sweet Cherry Sie voce. ee eee ae 3-4 yrs 
2 yr Ouince, Unie Ai anne Eee en Mad oi ok 1-2 yrs 
NOG AE ip oe C0} Aaa ede Mth PT be GARY a PG ER gr SR 2-3 yrs 
If } olant Asparagus in the Spring (Example) 1946 when 
can i harvest the first crop? 
You could cut some Asparagus in 1947, but the first big crop 
would be in 1948. 
Can I grow Quinces and Apricots? 
Generally speaking, Apricots, though not a commercial crop 
in the East, will grow where Peaches do well. If you can grow 
Cherries, Quinces will grow there. 
What are Quick Bearing trees? 
The Quick Bearing Trees we offer are large three- or four- 
year old trees whose roots were pruned when they were two- 
year-old trees. The result is strong, fibrous root system that 
insures successful transplanting and early fruiting. 
Will you tell me how to spray my trees and what to use? 
Please refer to Pages 26 and 27. 

We are located in the famous Genesee Valley. By car we are 40 miles south 
of Rochester, N. Y., and about 75 miles southeast of Buffalo. Dansville is on 
the main route of the D. L. & W. R. R., so we have good train service for 
all of our shipments. Weare particularly favored with ideal soil and climatic 
conditions, which makes it possible for us to grow the finest fruit trees in 
the country. 
If you are within driving distance of Dansville, we would be 
glad to have you call at our nurseries for such stock as you might be needing. 
THE CORTLAND APPLE 
Consider the Cortland, so luscious to bake, 
Delicious in pies, fine for sauce, tarts and cake, 
Crisp sprightly in salads—remains snowy white, 
For lunches and munches—scrumptious to bite. 
Consider the Cortland—always a delight. 
E. Stuart Hubbard 
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 

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Should 1! fertilize my trees or put manure in the holes 
at planting time? 
Fertilizers are of no value until the roots are established and 
growing, thus being able to absorb the nutrients. Manure is 
best used as a mulch on top of the ground well back from the 
main stem. It may severely injure the tree, if placed directly 
in the tree hole. Wet peat moss or similar material mixed with 
the soil at planting time (1 part of peat moss to 4 parts of soil) 
makes an ideal combination for loosening up the soil. 
What are Mazzard roots? 
A. Mazzard is used to differentiate this type of root stock from 
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Mahaleb. Briefly Mazzard is the wild Sweet Cherry, and 
produces a long-lived tree which grows larger than the 
Mahaleb and comes into bearing a little later, and is not so 
hardy. Mahaleb is the perfume Cherry of Europe and pro- 
duces a tree smaller, earlier fruiting and hardier. Mahaleb 
is the most commonly used rootstock. 
We charge a premium for trees on Mazzard roots because 
they are more difficult to grow. 
What varieties are best for me to plant? 
All the varieties we list are tried and tested. Therefore, your - 
choice is dependent on the type fruit you want and the ripen- 
_ ing season desired. Your State College or Experiment Sta- 
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tion will also be glad to supply recommendations for your 
particular section and soil condition. 
How do I take care of my Boysenberry plants? , 
Set the plants as we suggest in the planting guide sent with 
all orders. Let the plants trail on the ground the first year. 
Then they can be tied to a’ trellis and handled just as you 
would Grapes. 
Can I plant Apple trees next to other fruit trees, such 
as Pears and Peaches? 
The orchard can be mixed just as you want it, although 
many: practical gardeners prefer to segregate the different 
kinds for convenience in. spraying and general culture. 
How close must my trees be for proper cross-polli- | 
nation? 
Individual trees not over 500-1000 feet apart will be satis- 
factorily cross pollinated, if the weather at blossoming time 
is warm enough for bees to be active. In solid blocks of 
closely planted trees, however, pollinizers should be pro- 
vided every third or fourth row for best results. 
Are Dwarf Apple Trees practical for commercial 
plantings? 
From experimental data now becoming available, we have 
every reason to believe that dwarf trees will be a success in 
commercial orchards. However, until dwarf rootstocks are 
available in large numbers, large plantings will not be 
possible. . 
How can I tell if my soil is sufficiently acid for Blue- 
berries? 
Soil having an acidity testing between pH of 4.4 and 5.0 
is considered best. If you cannot have your soil tested 
locally, send a sample to your State Experiment Station 
(see list on next page) and they will test it for you. 
