GUARANTEED TO GROW STOCK 
GUARANTEED TO GROW 
A bold statement? Not at all. We are mighty proud to make 
this offer because it shows the confidence we have in our 
stock. It’s pretty fair proof to you too, that Miller’s stock must 
be good. Here’s more convincing proof. Our records show that 
our replacements run less than 1 per cent per year. Miller’s 
stock is grown right, packed right, and shipped to arrive nursery 
fresh. Here’s our guarantee. 
We will replace free of charge or refund purchase price in 
full of any stock that fails to grow. However, we do require 
that you notify us of any losses before Sept. 15th following 
spring planting. We also cannot guarantee stock to grow on 
late shipments after May 15th. 
MILLER’S FRUIT PLANTING AND PRUNING GUIDE 
FREE WITH EACH ORDER 
Another free service to our customers to insure your success. 
You want top-quality fruit in the shortest possible time. We 
want satisfied customers. That is why we spent a great deal of 
time and money in preparing our Planting and Cultural guide. 
Pictures tell a story better than words. We explain by illustra- 
tions and simple language how to care for plants from planting 
to harvest. What we have learned in 75 years accumulated 
experience in fruit culture we pass on to you in a form that 
will guarantee a full measure of success. 
It is so easy and simple. Hundreds of our customers write telling 
us how much they appreciate the simple but invaluable informa- 
tion we supply. Many write of their success in fruit culture 
through following our cultural instructions and send photographs 
to prove it. 
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT NURSERY STOCK 
What to plant? Do we have bearing-age plants? We get 
hundreds of such inquiries. 
We say that planting bearing-age stock just a good way to 
waste time and money. One exception. Get a tree or plant 
that is large enough to bear fruit. Dig with a 150-200 Ib. ball 
of earth with roots undisturbed. Move this to a new location. 
That is a bearing-age tree. But what about the cost. A mere 
10-20 dollars. Is this tree worth the cost? Hardly. 
Throughout our catalog we are listing stock in sizes that trans- 
plant best and will come into bearing in the shortest time. The 
sizes we sell have been dug so most of the root system is intact. 
The shock of transplanting is thus cut to a minimum. These plants 
really take off so to speak, growth is rapid and fruiting early. 
We will not sell anything but the best. What is it worth to be 
able to buy superior quality nursery stock that is guaranteed 
to grow 2 It means a head start, no replacement expense and 
customer satisfaction. 
ABOUT THE MILLERS (Reading time 1 minute) 
Germany 1860's. Grandfather Miller completes service in 
Prussian War. Another War in offing. That’s not for him. So to 
the U. S. and a new life. Pioneer grape and fruit grower on 
Canandaigua Lake’s fruitful shores. . . . Dad Miller 1872-1946. 
A fruit man who really had it. Thorough, intelligent, a lifetime 
devoted to fruit culture. The Miller boys learn fruit growing 
from an expert. 1936, Ed (that’s me, J. E.) has an idea that 
folks would like some of our delicious new grapes at home. 
Small nursery established to sell fruit stock by mail. 1940, 
Brother George joins the growing firm. We expand our line, 
offering a complete line of fruit stock. 1945, we acquire another 
86-acre farm on Canandaigua Lake’s sunny slopes. Build a new, 
modern office and storage. Today—Still not a large nursery 
by present standards, but well equipped to supply the best 
and give you a square deal. 
, MILLER’S Fruit Planting 
and Pruning Guide 
Planting Grape Vines 
Digging the Hole 
Ground Level 
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Dig a hole large enough to accommodate iY CROWN (C) Ye 
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the roots without crowding. If the soil f 7 ZY 
is moist, nO watering is necessary. 12 “ALS Yj 
Do not place any fertilizer in the hole —Y x 5 ae Wi 
when planting. Do not tread the top of ah GY Z [=e aia! 
the ground after the vine is planted. avr ? ies 
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When planting is completed, crown (C) = ty ty Ye 
should be even with ground level as Y iff Uy Yi 
shown at right. 
How to Plant 
Before planting vine fill hole with several 
shovelfuls of fine top soil to point X. 
(See above at right.) Next, cut off canes 
(A) and (B) and roots, and remove 
label, as shown at right. 
CUT CANE (B) 
HERE;>. 
LEAVE 2 BUDS 
Then spread the roots carefully in all 
directions, making sure that they are well 
spaced. Cover the roots with several 
shovelfuls of fine top soil to point Y. 
Tread the ground firmly around the roots 
as in planting a tree. Finally, fill rest of 
hole leaving the soil loose on top. Keep 
out sods and large stones. : 
CUT OFF CANE 
CROWN (Cc) >? © 
(A) ENTIRELY 
Remove label ~. 
PRUNE Roots 
as shown by 
Hoe around the young vines frequently 
during the summer to keep the soil loose, 
kill weeds, and conserve moisture. Culti- 
vate after a rain rather than before. 
When planting space the vines 8 feet 
apart. If space is limited, 6 or 7 feet 
apart will be sufficient for home plant- 
ings. 
CANANDAIGUA, NEW YORK 
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