
HOW TO SELECT VARIETIES SUITABLE 
FOR YOUR LOCATION 
Practically all of the varieties Hsted im 
this catalog can be grown successfully in 
middle-eastern and middle-western states 
such as New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, in- 
cluding 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 3 for information. 
WHAT TO PLANT IF YOU LIVE 
IN THE NORTH 
If you are located in sections like 
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Adiron- 
dack 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 Meln- 
tosh, Wealthy and Yellow Transparent in 
Apples; Seckel, Cayuga and Kieffer in 
Pears; Abundance and Burbomk in Plums. 
Sour Cherries, Crab Apples, Bush Cher- 
ries, Gooseberries, Currants, Asparagus, 
Blueberries, 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, Morri- 
son and Sodus in Raspberries because of 
their hardiness. Plant Fredonia and Port- 
land in Grapes because they are the earli- 
est to ripen. 
WHAT TO PLANT: DWARF OR 
STANDARD FRUIT TREES? 
Dwarf Fruit Trees should be preferred 
where space is limited. They are the ideal 
garden-type of tree for city and suburban 
homes while Standard Fruit Trees should 
be planted where sufficient space is avail- 
able. 
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, 
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Fruit Trees are an investment for dec- 
ades, and sometimes for generations. The 
purchase price means very little if you take 
into consideration that the first bushel of 
fruit will pay for it. 
Fruit trees 2 or 3 years of age are the 
largest size which can be transplanted 
safely. They will become established 
quickly on their new location in your gar- 
den, contrary to older trees which rarely 
recover. Peaches and Cherries should be 
planted in 1 or 2 year old trees only to in- 
sure satisfactory results. It is for this reason 
that we do not offer any older trees. 
We list smaller grades for the conven- 
ience of customers in rural areas where no 
express service ts available. Only trees up 
to 4 to 5 ft. can be sent by parcel post. 
Larger trees are sent by express. 
STERN’S NURSERY STOCK 
Our trees and plonts 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 com- 
pletely 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- 
postage for Ra-Pid-Gro, Strawberries and 
Group Offers marked “Postpaid or Pre- 
paid.” Send your remittance 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 sub- 
scription of magazines containing many ex- 
cellent articles on gardening such as Flow- 
er Grewer, American Fruit Grower, Farm 
Journal, and Country Gentleman, also other 
popular magazines to which you may want 
to subscribe at these attractive rates. 
1950 Catcalog—Stem's Nurseries, Geneva, N. Y. 
