Plant seed 1 to 2 in. deep, 6 in. apart, after all danger of frost. Well-drained, sandy or loose soil is needed. Thin seedlings to 8 to 12 in. apart. Before frost dig up the entire plant and air-dry to cure. 1/4 lb. plants about 20 ft.


PEANUTS. Culture.


SHUMWAY’S CHOICE NUT TREES & SEEDS. chestNuts.


walNuts.


02869 JUMBO VIRGINIA TYPE. Wynne. (PVPAF - PVP ap- plied for) Bred at NCSU. Produc- tive and large podded. Light pink seed coat. Intermediate resistance to Early Leaf Spot, Sclerotinia Blight, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, and Cylindrocladium Black Rot. Nuts have high oleic acid content. 135-150 days. (M) 1/4 lb. $4.50; (N) 1/2 lb. $7.50; (P) 1 lb. $10.75; (P) 5 lb. $42.95.


Hickory Nuts.


22142 SHAGBARK. Valuable for nut meats, shade and timber. Sweet nuts are a treat. Adapts to different growing conditions and locations. Grows slowly in early years while developing deep roots. Later bears annual crops of delicious hickory nuts. Long-lived, attractive and grows 50 to 75 ft. Zones 4-8. Well-rooted bareroot s e edl ings . $10.95 each; 2+ $9.95 each.


european filberts (hazelnuts).


Small trees are ornamental, as well as produc- tive. Seldom growing over 10 to 12 ft., they tend to grow as a shrub-like tree and feature attractive yellow catkins in late winter. Tasty nutritious nuts are ready to harvest in early fall. Filberts like one-half day of sun and are bud hardy to -15º F. Immune to Eastern


years after planting. 12 to 24 in. bareroot seedlings.


Bears abundant crops of large, sweet, delicious nuts.


22187 JEFFERSON.


of delicious, richly flavored, 3-1/2 in. nuts. A good pollinator for Jefferson. Prices, per variety:


$27.95 each; 2+ $25.95 each.


22197(X) FILBERT OFFER. One tree each of Jefferson and Theta. A $55.90 value for just $49.95.


22190 DWARF AMERICAN. Fil- berts or Hazelnuts are favorites with nut lovers throughout America. Grow as a 12 to 15 ft. shrub, or prune to shape into a small tree. Rounded nuts have exceptional fla- vor. Plant two for pollination. Hardy where peaches are grown. Mulch and shelter from north and west winds in zone 5. Cannot ship to AZ, CA, OR, TX. Zones 5-8. 2 ft. bareroot seedlings. $15.95 each; 2+ $14.95 each.


22188 THETA. Produces good crops


22149 CHINESE. Fast growing trees pro- duce large crops of sweet easy-peel nuts perfect for roasting. A handsome landscape and timber tree, too. Grows 40 to 50 ft. tall. Plant two trees for pollination. Cannot ship to FL, OR, TX and WA. Zones 4-8. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot seedlings. $12.95 each; 2+ $10.50 each.


22151(X) CHESTNUT OFFER. Chinese Chestnut and Colossal Chestnut. A $30.90 value for just $25.95.


22150 COLOSSAL. Harvest abundant crops of large, sweet and nutritious nuts. This hybrid of Japanese and European chestnut is resistant to Chestnut Blight that has virtually destroyed our native American Chestnut. It grows rapidly to 25 ft. tall and yields very large, high quality nuts beginning about 3 to 5 years after planting. Requires a pollinator, so plant 2 or more trees or use Chinese Chestnut as a pollinator. Cannot ship to FL, OR, TX and WA. Zones 4-8. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot seedlings. $17.95 each; 2+ $15.95 each.


pecans.


Grows up to 50 ft. tall, bearing sweet fla- vored nut meats perfect for pecan pies and more. Self-pollinating, but plant two for larger crops. Beautiful as a shade tree. Can- not ship to AZ, CA, NM, OR, TX. Zones 5-8.


22146 STUART. One of the hardiest pecans. Produces generous crops of thin- shelled, buttery-tasting nuts. 3 to 4 ft. grafted bareroot trees. $44.95 each; 2+ $41.95 each.


22147 HARDY PECAN. Ideal pollinator for grafted varieties. Trees bear good crops of large tasty nuts. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot seedlings. $12.95 each; 2+ $10.50 each.


22148(X) PECAN OFFER. One tree each of Stuart and Hardy


Pecan. A $57.90 value for just $49.95.


handy garden helpers.


Filbert Blight. Plant two varieties for pollination. Usually bears two to three


reposition and move as necessary. Easy to open and close, so it can be placed around a tree/plant at the time of planting or around an older tree/plant that may need extra protection. Con- centrates up to 26 liters of water around the plant base. Excel- lent for sloping areas where runoff of water and fertilizers are a problem. Made in the U.S. from recycled polypropylene. 17”D x 8” H. $12.95 each; 2 or more $11.95 each.


56992(A) TREE BARK PROTEC- TOR. Rigid, plastic mesh netting tubes protect bark from dam- age caused by feeding animals and lawn care equipment. Unlike plas- tic pipe and film wraps, the open mesh netting tubes prevent moisture and mildew build-up, do not harbor insects and an- imals, and won’t inhibit growth. Tubes are flex- ible and easy to install. No tools required. 4”W x 36”H. $9.95 each.


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53330 GREENWELL™ WATER SAVER RING. Excellent for trees, but performs just as well with tomatoes, pep- pers and much more! Provides a simple, quick and inexpensive method to apply deep watering to plants. Concentrates wa- ter, mulch and fertilizer where it is most needed, close to the plant base. Easy to install,


22457(X) ALMOND OFFER. One tree each of Bounty and Oracle. A $65.90 value for just $56.95.


fruits, balls and more! Easy-to-use, just roll with a back and forth motion until the flexible gathering basket is full, then spread the tines apart to empty it. Made of durable, rust resistant car- bon steel. Comfort grip handle is easy on hands. Saves time and stress on your back. Comes with a manufacturer’s limited life- time warranty. $57.95 each.


58265 FISKARS® POWERGEAR® SUPER


PRUNER/LOPPER. Power through branches up to 1-1/4 in. diameter with ease. The first time you try it, you’ll be amazed with its patented gear technology that multiplies your leverage for up to three times more power on every cut – you can power through thick branches that tradition- al pruners and loppers won’t cut. Smaller and lighter than other loppers, reducing strain on your hands, wrists and muscles. Fully hardened steel anvil style blade stays sharp, even through heavy use. Low-friction coating helps the blade glide through wood and prevents it from gum- ming up with sap and debris and helps prevent rust. Rugged DuraFrame® construction provides superior strength and reduced weight. Winner of the Ease-of-Use Commendation from the Arthritis Foundation®. But it’s not just for people with arthritis – it’s for anyone who appreciates tools that make work easier. 15”L. $34.95 each.


54500 GIFT CERTIFICATE. Let your friends and rela- tives choose whatever they want. Just order a gift certificate, we'll send it to you and you present it to the lucky recipient. Decide on the dollar amount (minimum $5.00, please).Write in the amount on the Shumway order form in the space near the bottom where it says, “Add Gift Certificate Purchases.”


SHUMWAY GIFT CERTIFICATES


54716 GARDEN WEASEL® NUT GATHERER. Don’t break your back, pick up nuts the fast and easy way with this handy roll- ing tool! Picks up nuts includ- ing pecans, acorns, walnuts, butternuts, hickory nuts, chestnuts, filberts, seeds,


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22312 CARPATHIAN ENG- LISH-TYPE. Hardy tree pro- duces delicious nut meats. Nuts have thin shells for easy cracking. This is also a handsome shade tree. Originated in Poland. Nuts equal English walnuts in ease of shell- ing, but the flavor is richer and nuttier. Begins bearing in about 5 years. Self-pollinating, but crops are even larger when two are planted. Cannot ship to AZ, CA, OR, TX. Zones 5-8. 1 to 2 ft. bareroot seedlings. $13.50 each; 2+ $11.95 each.


almonds.


UKRAINIAN. Grow nutritious, soft-shelled almonds even in cold areas with these hardy varieties from Russia. Blooms late, about the same time as peaches, helping them avoid damage from late hard frosts. Bears profuse, pinkish-white fragrant flowers in spring. Harvest in September and use for fresh eating, roasting and baking. Mature trees are 15 to 20 ft. tall. While somewhat self-fertile, we recom- mend planting two varieties for best nut production. Trees begin bearing about 3 years after planting. Cannot ship to AZ, CA, FL, OR, TX, WA. Zones 5-8. 3 to 4 ft. bareroot grafted tree.


22455 BOUNTY™. 22456 ORACLE™.


Prices, per variety; $32.95 each; 2+ $30.95 each.


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