CROSS-POLLINATION— 
Nut trees are fruit trees and should be planted and cared for as such, except spraying. This is very seldom 
necessary. Most varieties are self-pollinating but like other fruiting trees, produce more regularly and larger 
crops if cross-pollinated by the same specie. Sweet Chestnuts and Filberts are definitely not self-pollinating. 
LENGTH OF SEASON FOR CROPS— 
Most nut trees need 150 growing days between spring and fall frosts to properly fill out the nuts. 
PLANTING DISTANCE— 
Nut trees should not be planted closer than 30 feet, much farther is better. Filbertnuts as a hedge, 6 feet, 
otherwise 15 feet. Hazelnut bushes as a hedge, 3 feet, as clumps 4 feet. 
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 10 years. Quantity of stock now listed is limited, therefore we ask that you send 
your order early. Planting instructions sent on receipt of same. 



Terms—Cash or 50% with order, balance C.O.D. Shipments F.O.B. Hillsdale, Mich. Fall orders 
accepted until October 15th. 

FALL PLANTING IS BEST 
Member Northern Nut Growers’ Association, Inc. 
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Close to Toronto, Ontario, is the town of Islington, where our Canadian estate is located, comprising some 30 acres 
of botanical wonderland. 21 water lily ponds with a complete collection of hardy lilies and lotus. 66 varieties of 
grapes. 15 kinds and over 400 varieties of native and foreign nut trees in full bearing. Grass 14 feet high, the 
largest elm tree in Canada (20 cords of wood). These are but a few of the things to be seen. If you ever visit 
Toronto we welcome you to spend a day at “Echo Valley,’ fine picnic grounds. 
