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BLIGHT RESISTANT CHESTNUT 
LARGE, SWEET CHESTNUTS ARE AGAIN A REALITY 
A number of years ago the blight destroyed our Native Amer- 
ican Chestnuts. The U. S. Department of Agriculture—after 
many tests—introduced a type of Chinese Chestnut not only 
blight-resistant, but an early bearer of large, good quality nuts. 
Trees start bearing when very young, often in 2 to 5 years, 
and succeed anywhere the American Sweet Chestnut formerly 
grew; in fact, they are successful over a wider area and may 
be grown wherever Peaches thrive. We recommend a well- 
drained, sunny location. Plant the Chinese Chestnut for at- 
tractive home ground shade trees and also reap a harvest of 
delicious, sweet nuts. 1to10 10to 30 
Each Each 
12 - Loe inser ta et ee cs non $1.20 $1.00 
1S = 24 Cine eit) eee Nag eee eh afore ote 1.60 1.35 
7 Ret SO | it aS ee PR ok ee ASN as oe ES hn ee 77 US) 2.00 
3-04 ft!, -bearing size v0 yeu. ce ne ee 3.00 2.75 
Ame 5 fF bearing Sizonen ala sdenee choke os 3.75 3.50 
Write for special prices on lots of more than 30. 
A 100-year old English Walnut tree growing in Augusta County, Vir- 
ginia. This remarkable tree has a spread cf 60 feet. It produces annual 
crops of thin-shell nuts of excellent quatity, selling for just as much as the 
Pacific Coast nuts. 
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NUT TREES 
At one time the wild, native Nuts in an assortment of 
varieties could be harvested in almost all timbered sections 
of the East, but this is no longer possible. The American 
Sweet Chestnut was wiped out by the blight. The Amer- 
ican Shellbark Hickory has been cut for wood, and even 
the American Black Walnut—one of the most valuable 
timber trees—has been practically eliminated as a native 
tree. So if we are to enjoy nuts, it is necessary to cultivate 
them just as we are now cultivating fruits and other farm 
crops. 
As Nut Trees have a deep root system, and are heavy 
feeders, they respond to fertile, well-drained soil. For best 
results, plant two or more trees, providing for cross pol- 
<CHINQUAPIN 
(Castanea Pumila) 
A junior member of the Chestnut family. A small, shrublike tree 
maturing at the size of a Peach tree. Begins bearing early—often first 
year after transplanting. Delicious nuts Y2 inch in diameter are borne 
singly in Chestnut-like burrs, ripening in September. Surely you have a 
place on the lawn, in the garden or orchard for some of these interest- 
ing, Ornamental, as well as fruitful little trees. Just think of the fun 
the children can have harvesting Chinquapins. 1to10 10to 30 
Each Each 
18-24 in., bearing size . 2.45 45. escuela ee $2.00 $1.75 
2-3 ft.; bearing: sizes ..2- ee ee Oe Zelo) 7d f5\ 0) 
NUT CULTURE PROMISING AS A COMMERCIAL CROP 
We quote from the Home Horticulturist, published in Chicago, IIli- 
nois, emphasizing Nut Culture for profit and as a hobby: 
“Tt would seem that nut culture offers much promise as a commercial crop. In 
addition it is interesting and a much enjoyed hobby, furnishing food for the home.” 
English Walnut 
“* ENGLISH WALNUT 
A familiar nut in the stores, but it is not generally known that the 
English Walnut can be grown to perfection here in Virginia and other 
Eastern States. It could mean to the Middle Atlantic area what the Pe- 
cans mean to the Deep South. Two trees on a farm here in the Shen- 
andoah Valley have for the past 20 years more than paid taxes on the 
entire farm, besides supplying the family. English Walnut trees require 
no more care than Apples, begin bearing just as early. 
1tol10 10 to 30 1 to 10 10 to 30 
Each Each Each Each 
12-18 in., 1-yr. $1.20 $1.00 2-3 ft., 3-yr. ..$2.75 $2.50 
18-24 in., 2-yr. 1.60 1.35 3-4 ft., 4-yr. 3.50 3.25 
WAYNESBORO NURSERIES 
