THE ADAMS COUNTY NURSERY AND FRUIT FARMS 
CARE OF FRUIT TREES 
Newly planted trees should be well cultivated. or mulched the first season to 
conserve moisture and to keep down weeds and grass. It is not always good 
economy to intercrop with grass, small fruits, or grain, unless the young trees 
are making exceptionally strong growth. While making their initial growth the 
trees should not have to compete with other crops for the plant-food in the 
ground. However, when the trees are well established the spaces between 
the rows may be used for other crops. 
One of the most important items in the care of fruit trees is to see that they 
are properly trained from the start. Our two-year-old trees have the heads 
already formed, with three to five scaffold limbs well arranged along the 
trunk to support the head. 
One-year-old trees (or whips) should be trimmed to smooth, straight stems. 
Cut them squarely off at the distance from the ground at which it is desired 
to have them branch. Peaches should be encouraged to branch as low as 
possible. The after-pruning is a matter which requires some knowledge of 
tree growth and habit, as well as the purpose for which the trees are grown. 
Contact your County Agent for spraying instructions. 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee every tree to be as represented in grade and quality and if on 
arrival you do not find them as we say they are, return them to us securely 
packed and in good condition within five days and your money will be re- 
funded in full. 
We guarantee our nursery stock to be true to name. Any proving not so 
will be replaced or purchase price refunded. In no case shall our maximum 
responsibility exceed the original amount paid. 
Since the growth of fruit trees is determined by the care they receive by 
the planter, we give no guarantee as to growth. 
PACKING OF NURSERY STOCK 
Packing is done in boxes or bales to protect the roots and trees in shipment. 
No charge is made for packing or delivery to Bendersville Railroad Station. 
SHIPPING OF NURSERY STOCK 
The spring shipments of nursery stock begin about March 15 to April 1, 
depending upon the season. Fall shipments begin about November 15th. We re- 
quest that you state whether you wish stock shipped by freight or express. 
Occasionally shipments can be made by Motor Freight if desired. Parcel Post 
shipments are restricted in size to 100 inches combined length and girth. 
