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when we have them are grown in climate almost like that of Philadelphia, and 
they are ‘thriving in South Eastern Pennsylvania, and that any planter is ex- 
perimenting. They bear early. | 
The chestnuts are doing well in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Here and ~ 
there somebody gets them in a frost pocket and they die, while a man on higher 
ground 50 miles farther north has them thriving. 
EARLY PLANTING & FALL PLANTING 
Early planting is desirable and be sure that there are no air pockets beneath 
the roots and that the earth about the tree is soaked with water so that it makes 
a mud contact with the roots. That lets absorption (which is life for trees) begin. 
FALL PLANTING is OK. south of line, New York - Pittsburg -Columbus, O. 
SPECIAL TREE LIST describing small lots, special trees and oaks. We have 
a fine lot of oaks. If interested write for special list. It will be out in March. — 
NORTHERN NUT GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION | 
This is a varied collection of interesting people, no two alike, (doctors, © 
lawyers, merchants, manufacturers, professors, farmers, spinsters) who have nut 
trees for avocation—annual meeting an unusual summer vacation event. 
aye probably will want to join. M. K. Jones, Secretary; Jones Nursery, Lan 
caster, |Pa. . 
A LIVING MONUMENT : ae 
The boy returns. Father marks the year—plants a row of nut trees. 
What better monument to the beloved departed than a nut tree or a grove 
of them. They get greener and grander for generations. Also a good way for the 
returned veteran to celebrate his return. | . 
AN EASTER GIFT OR A CHRISTMAS GIFT 
Nut trees are effective gifts. Just think how much longer they last than 
does a box of candy or almost any other gift that you can name. 
You order the trees from us and we will notify your friends at proper time as 
requested. 
Reading Guides For The Owner Of Nut Trees 
1. THE PLANTING, FERTILIZATION, & CARE OF NUT TREES AND 
PERSIMMONS by J. Russell Smith, ScD, postpaid 25¢. 
Don’t buy good trees and then kill them by misguided care. This booklet 
will save you many times its cost and increase the results for all but the most 

skillful tree planters. : 
2. HOW TO GRAFT NUT TREES. Postpaid 25¢. : 2 
The real fun is to graft your own nut trees. It is not especially difficult but 
it does require special technique. This illustrated booklet tells just how to do it. 
3. PLANTING AND CARE OF HIGH BUSH BLUEBERRIES, 15¢ gratis with 
blueberry orders. 
Reading for Patriots who wish to know their United States 
NORTH AMERICA, THE CONTINENT AND ITS RESOURCES AS THE 
HOME OF MAN, by J. Russell Smith and M. Odgen Phillips, 1021 pages, $4.75 
postpaid, a study of the continent by producing regions such as Corn Belt, Cot- 
ton Belt, Southern California, the West Indies, the Plateau of Mexico, etc. 
Used as an economic guide book by Educated Europeans. Put one in your © 
automobile. It is a standard book without a rival in its field. It is readable. It 
will greatly enhance your pleasure and your understanding of the land as you 
make an automobile journey. I admit freely that it is the best book on subject. 
Keep this book five days and if you do not like it send it back in good order. 
Your money will be promptly refunded. 
Address And Make Checks Payable To 
SUNNY RIDGE NURSERY, SWARTHMORE, PA. 
Do not telephone Swarthmore about trees. Do not call there about trees. It — 
is a strictly mail order office. The trees are far away on the Blue Ridge moun- 
tains of Virginia. Your letters will receive prompt attention, so will your orders, — 
but remember that a big rain may wet our clay soil and hold us up for 3 or 4 
more days after the rain at any time. j 
