WHAT TO PLANT: DWARF OR STANDARD FRUIT TREES? 
Dwarf Fruit Trees should be preferred where space is limited. They are the ideal gar- 
den-type of tree for city and suburban homes while Standard Fruit Trees should be 
planted where sufficient space is available. 
BEST SIZE OF FRUIT TREES TO PLANT 
Our experience leads us to advise you to plant the top grade, It pays better to plant 
a few large trees instead of twice as many smaller trees. 
Fruit Trees are an investment for decades, and sometimes for generations. The pur- 
chase price means very little if you realize that the first bushel of fruit will pay for it. 
We list smaller grades for the convenience of customers in rural areas where no ex- 
press service is available. Only trees up to 4 to 5 ft. can be sent by parcel post. 
Larger trees are sent by express. 
HOW TO SELECT VARIETIES SUITABLE FOR YOUR LOCATION 
Practically all of the varieties listed in this catalog can be grown successfully in mid- 
dle-eastern and middle-western states such as New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, includ- 
ing sections as far south as Virginia or Kansas, as far north as Massachusetts or 
Michigan. 
Be sure to read notes about pollination which you will find on every page listing fruit 
trees. A well drained, fertile soil is essential to obtain maximum results from your 
investment on fruit trees and berry plants. If your soil is poor, apply Ra-Pid-Gro. 
Turn to page 4 for information. 
WHAT TO PLANT IF YOU LIVE IN THE NORTH 
If you are located far north, including sections like Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, 
Adirondack region of New York State, northern Michigan or northern Wisconsin, you 
will find that only the hardiest varieties will thrive, such as Cortland, Early McIntosh, 
Northern Spy, Red Astrachan, Red McIntosh, Wealthy and Yellow Transparent in 
Apples; Seckel, Cayuga and Kieffer in Pears; Abundance and Burbank in Plums. 
Sour Cherries, Crab Apples, Bush Cherries, Gooseberries, Currants, Asparagus, Blue- 
berries, Strawberries and Rhubarb will thrive, but you may find it difficult to grow 
Peaches, Apricots, Sweet Cherries, Quinces or Nuts in the North. Plant Latham, Mor- 
rison and Sodus in Raspberries because of their hardiness. Plant Fredonia and Port- 
land in Grapes because they are the earliest to ripen. 
STERN'S NURSERY STOCK 
Our trees and plants are grown in the rigorous climate of western New York State. 
They are carefully dug with special power diggers, so that all the root system—even 
the fibrous feeder roots—are completely intact. Packed in damp peat moss and cedar 
shavings, then covered with a waterproof wrapper, they are guaranteed to reach you 
in perfect condition. 
HELPFUL PLANTING BOOKLET—FREE 
A booklet, which describes in a clear and simple way how to plant, accompanies 
every shipment. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Please use the enclosed order blank. There is no charge for packing. If you want us 
to prepay postage or express, please add 10% to the total of your order. Add no post- 
age for Ra-Pid-Gro, Strawberries and Group Offers marked ‘‘Postpaid.'’ Send your re- 
mittance with your order or we will ship C. O. D. if desired. 
As a special service to our customers, we have enclosed an order blank for subscrip- 
tion. of magazines containing many excellent articles on gardening such as Flower 
Grower, American Fruit Grower, Farm Journal, and Country Gentleman, also other 
popular magazines to which you may want to subscribe at these attractive rates. 
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