

Apostate, eA DeAUMEs sC,OLU NITY, PENNSYLVANIA 


CARE OF FRUIT TREES 
Newly planted trees should be well cultivated the first season, to conserve 
moisture and to keep down weeds and grass. It is not always good economy 
to intercrop with grass, smali fruits, or grain, unless the young trees are mak- 
ing extraordinary strong growth. When the trees are well established, the 
spaces between the rows may be used for other crops for a few years, until 
the trees need the space; but while making their initial growth the trees ought 
not have to compete with other crops for the plant-food in the ground. 
One of the most important items in the care of Fruit Trees is to see that they 
are trained right from the start. Our two-year-old sizes have the heads already 
formed, with three to five scaffold limbs well arranged along the trunk to 
support the head. These trees should be cut back, leaving just the scaffold 
limbs shortened to the point where it is desired to have the head of the tree. 
One-year trees, or. whips, should be trimmed ty smooth, straight stems, 
cutting them squarely off at the distance from the ground at which it is desired 
to have them branch. Usually, apples, plums, pears, and cherries are headed 
a little higher than peaches, which ought to be encouraged to branch as low 
as possible. The after-pruning is a matter which requires some knowledge 
of tree-growth and habit, as well as the purpose for which the trees are grown. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee every tree to be as represented in grade and quality and if on 
arrival you do not find them as we say they are, return them ‘to us securely 
packed and in good condition within five days and your money will be refunded 
in full. We give no guarantee as to growth. 
PACKING OF NURSERY STOCK 
All packing will be done in boxes or bales, thus protecting the roots and trees 
well in shipping. No charge is made for packing or delivery to railroad at 
Bendersville Station. 
SHIPPING OF NURSERY STOCK 
The spring shipment of nursery stock begins about March 15 to April 1, 
depending on an early or late season. Fall shipments about November 15th. 
Purchasers are requested to state whether they wish stock shipp'd by ‘freight 
or express. 
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