ESPALIERS COMPLETELY TRAINED 
EASY TO CARE FOR 
All our varieties are carefully selected for their hardi- 
ness and suitability for Espalier training. They will thrive 
well in any exposure whether east, west, south or north, 
providing they receive five hours of intense sunshine daily. 
Fruit trees need sun to bear. If trees get sun from 10 A.M. 
on, it is sufficient—but, do not plant a tree in a location 
that receives sun until 10 A.M. only, for it is not enough. 
Espalier fruit trees require even less care than other fruit 
trees. The difficult part, the training of Espaliers has al- 
ready been done by us, and no previous knowledge or 
experience 1s necessary for you to continue growing them 
successfully on your grounds. The trees are easy to spray 
and the fruit can be readily harvested. 
A tree that has been espaliered attains its permanent 
pattern and the owner should refrain bending the main 
structure into his. own design. Vertical type Espaliers will 
not expand in spread, but will continue to grow in height. 
Horizontal types will continue their spread, but mak- 
ing additional height depends upon the nature of the tree. 
Fan Shaped Espaliers will grow in spread and height, 
but desirable size may be obtained by pruning. 
Attract Attention Throughout Long Season 
These distinctive fruit trees are a never-failing source 
of interest from the time the pretty blossoms appear in 
the Spring—until the richly colored fruit ripens. In the 
winter, even then, they are extremely decorative, with their 
lace-like shapely structure. 
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ESPALIERS A DIVIDEND PAYING 
INVESTMENT 
Aside from their beauty and charm, Espalier fruit trees 
are a good investment. Like vines, they take up practically 
no room thus leaving the precious ground space available 
for flowers and vegetables. In Europe, where they have 
been grown for centuries, the primary object is fruit rather 
than display. They yield unusually excellent, large sized 
fruit, and of much better flavor than ordinary fruit, due to 
the greater sun exposure penetrating through all the 
branches and because the trees are grafted onto the proper 
understock. As the trees grow in size, the fruit crops gradu- 
ally increase, and pay their owners annual dividends in 
fruit of the highest quality. 
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