COMMERCIAL ORCHARD PLANTING— 
We recommend four varieties; paper shell Carpathian English walnuts, Chinese blight resistant sweet chest- 
nuts, Thomas black walnuts and filberts. Figure a 20% discount when ordering any variety by the hundred 
lot. 
CROSS-POLLINATION— 
Nut trees are fruit trees and should be planted and cared for as such, except spraying. This is very seldom neces- 
sary. 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 125 growing days between spring and fall frosts to properly fill out the nuts. 
PLANTING DISTANCE— 
Nut trees should not be planted closer than 25 feet, much farther is better. Filbernut trees as a hedge, 6 feet, other- 
wise 15 feet. Hazel bushes as a hedge, 2 feet, as' clumps 3 feet. 
ENGLISH WALNUTS— 
We are the only nursery in Michigan propagating pure paper shell Carpathian English walnuts. 
FUTURE CATALOGUES— 
If you wish further catalogues please drop a card as we do not maintain a mailing list. 
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. Wages and all packing material has in some 
cases trebled, 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 14 years. Quantity of stock 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. Spring orders 
accepted until April 10th. 
We are pioneers in the introduction of all varieties of hardy nut trees. 
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 larg- 
est 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. 
Member Northern Nut Growers’ Association, Inc. 
