HOW TO SELECT VARIETIES 
SUITABLE for YOUR LOCATION 
All of the varieties listed in this cata- 
log have proved their growing quali- 
ties in New York State, Pennsylvania, 
New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachu- 
setts, Rhode Island, Virginia, Mary- 
land, Delaware, West Virginia, Ohio, 
Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and states 
of similar climatic condition. 
For states where the winters are ex- 
ceedingly severe, we have some espe- 
cially helpful suggestions on the hard- 
iest fruits and berries. Write us for in- 
formation, indicating the kind of fruit 
you want to plant. 
Cross-pollination is important to insure 
satisfactory crops. Our catalog pages 
describing fruit trees give you the la- 
test information on proper pollination. 
WHAT TO ORDER—Dwarf 
or Standard Fruit Trees? 
The space available is the determining 
factor. When the area is limited, take 
advantage of the compact Dwarf Fruit 
Trees; when there is sufficient space, 
plant the large standard Fruit Trees. 
Best Size of Fruit Trees 
TO PLANT— 
Our experience and the word of other 
authorities bring this vital conclusion: 
Plant a few large trees of the top grade 
instead of a lot of smaller trees. It pays 
... handsomely! 
Fruit trees are an investment that can 
bring substantial dividends for dec- 
ades—sometimes for generations. The 
original purchase price is tiny when 
you consider the many years — and 
many bushels — of fine fruit that can 
be gained. 
Fruit trees 2 or 3 years of age are the 
largest size that can be transplanted 
safely. Where older trees rarely re- 
cover, the younger ones will quickly 
bcome established in your garden. 
Note that we list smaller grades for 
the convenience of customers in rural 
areas where express service is not 
NEW YORK 
available. Only trees up to 4-5 ft. can 
be sent by parcel post. Larger trees 
are sent by express. 
“Sterw's og Geneva” _.. that’s 
a name which identifies one of Nature's 
great garden spots where the best cli- 
matic conditions develop a_ hardier 
nursery stock. Special power disgers 
are carefully supervised so that all the 
root systems—even the fibrous feeder 
roots — are completely intact. These 
plants are shipped to you in perfect 
condition, packed in damp sphagnum 
moss and cedar shavings, then cover- 
ed with a waterproof wrapper. 
HELPFUL PLANTING 
BOOKLET—FRFF | 
Every order from Stern's of Geneva 
carries to you an instruction planting 
guide and culture directions. This is a 
booklet which, in definite and easy-to- 
understand style, serves as a helpful 
guide. 
Guy wth Coufideuce 
The name “STERN'S of GENEVA’— 
means much in the world of gardens 
and orchards. It identifies a disting- 
uished and long-established nursery 
in America. This name carries the as- 
surance of fine trees and plants, a 
guaranteed fair deal, a trustworthy 
source of supply. 
HOW TO ORDER 
Please use the order blanks in the cen- 
ter of this catalog. There is no charge 
for packing and we prepay postage or 
express for any plant or group marked 
Postpaid or Prepaid. For other items 
where you want us io prepay postage 
or express, please add 10% to the price 
to cover shipping charges. 
Send check, postal note, or money 
order with your order. C.O.D. orders 
should be accompanied by 25% de- 
posit. If you send full remittance with 
order you will save C.O.D. charges. 
