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.
02869 JUMBO VIRGINIA TYPE. Wynne. (PVPAF - PVP applied for) Bred at NCSU. Productive 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 con- tent. 135-150 days. (M) 1/4 lb. $3.95; (N) 1/2 lb. $6.95; (P) 1 lb. $9.95; (P) 5 lb. $39.95.
22142 SHAGBARK HICKORY. 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
lings. $9.95 each; 2+ $8.95 each.
Seldom growing over 10 to 12 ft., they tend to grow as a shrub-like tree and feature attrac- tive yellow catkins in late winter. Tasty nutri- tious nuts are ready to harvest in early fall. Fil- berts like one-half day of sun and are bud hardy to -15º F. Immune to Eastern Filbert Blight. Plant two varieties for polli- nation. Usually bears two to three years after planting. 12 to 24 in. bareroot seed- lings.
22187 JEFFERSON. Bears abundant crops of large, sweet, delicious nuts.
flavored, 3-1/2 in. nuts. A good pollinator for Jeffer- son.
$27.95 each; 2+ $24.95 each.
22197(X) FILBERT OFFER. One tree each of Jefferson and Theta. A $55.90 value for just $47.95.
Ring, with a patented zip joint, is easily opened and closed, 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. Concentrates up to 26 liters of water around the plant base. Excellent for sloping areas where runoff of water and fertilizers are a problem. Made in the U.S. from recycled poly- propylene. 17”D x 8” H. $12.95 each; 2 or more $11.95 each.
RING. Excellent for trees, but per- forms just as well with tomatoes, peppers and much more! Provides a simple, quick and inexpensive meth- od to apply deep watering to plants. Concentrates water, mulch and fertil- izer where it is most needed, close to the plant base. Easy to install, reposition and move as necessary. The Water Saver
53330 GREENWELL™ WATER SAVER
22188 THETA. Produces good crops of
delicious, richly
EUROPEAN FILBERTS (Hazelnuts). Small trees are or- namental, as well as productive.
grows 50 to 75 ft. Zones 4-8. Well-rooted bareroot seed-
and
SHUMWAY’S CHOICE NUT TREES & SEEDS.
22149 CHINESE CHESTNUT. Fast growing trees produce large crops of sweet easy-peel nuts perfect for roasting. A hand- some landscape and timber tree, too. Grows 40 to 50 ft. tall. Plant two trees for pollina- tion. Cannot ship to AZ, CA, FL, OR, TX, WA. Zones 4-8. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot seedlings. $11.95 each; 2+ $9.95 each.
22151(X) CHESTNUT OFFER. Chinese Chestnut and Colossal Chestnut. A $28.90 value for just $24.95.
22150 COLOSSAL CHESTNUT. Har- vest 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 Chi- nese Chestnut as a pollinator. Cannot ship to AZ, CA, FL, OR, TX and WA. Zones 4-8. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot seedlings. $16.95 each; 2+ $14.95 each.
22190 DWARF AMERICAN HAZELNUT. Filberts 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 flavor. 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. $14.95 each; 2+ $12.95 each.
netting tubes protect bark from damage caused by feeding animals and lawn care equipment. Unlike plastic pipe
56992(A) TREE BARK PRO- TECTOR. Rigid, plastic mesh
film wraps, the open mesh netting tubes prevent mois- ture and mildew build-up, do not harbor insects and animals, and won’t inhibit growth. Tubes are flexible and easy to install. No tools required. 4”W x 36”H. $9.95 each.
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22312 CARPATHIAN ENGLISH- TYPE WALNUT. Hardy tree produces 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. $12.95 each; 2+ $10.95 each.
Russia. Blooms late, about the same time as peaches, helping them avoid damage from late hard frosts. Bears profuse, pinkish-white fra- grant flowers in spring. Harvest in September and use for fresh eating, roasting and baking. Mature trees are 15 to 20 ft. tall. While some- what self-fertile, we recommend 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 seedlings.
UKRAINIAN ALMONDS. Grow nutritious, soft-shelled almonds even in cold areas with these hardy varieties from
22455 BOUNTY™. 22456 ORACLE™.
Prices, per variety; $32.95 each; 2+ $29.95 each.
PECANS. Grows up to 50 ft. tall, bearing sweet flavored nut meats perfect for pecan pies and more. Self-pollinating, but plant two for larg- er crops. Beautiful as a shade tree. Cannot ship to AZ, CA, NM, OR, TX. Zones 5-8.
22457(X) ALMOND OFFER. One tree each of Bounty and Oracle. A $65.90 value for just $56.95.
2+ $39.95 each.
22146 STUART. One of the hardiest pecans. Pro- duces generous crops of thin-shelled, buttery-tasting nuts. 3 to 4 ft. grafted bareroot trees. $42.95 each;
22147 HARDY PECAN. Ideal pollinator for grafted varieties. Trees bear good crops of large tasty nuts. 2 to 3 ft. bareroot seedlings. $11.95 each; 2+ $9.95 each.
22148(X) PECAN OFFER. One tree each of Stuart and Hardy Pecan. A $54.90 value for just $46.95.
54500 GIFT CERTIFICATE. A great way to go! Let your friends and relatives choose whatever they want from the huge selec- tion in this catalog. Just order a gift certificate, we'll send it to you and you present it to the lucky recipient on that special date. They'll love you for it. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3. Decide on the dollar amount (mini- mum $5.00, please).Write in the amount on the Shumway order form (Catalog #54500) in the space near the bottom where it says, “Add Shumway Gift Certificate.”
SHUMWAY GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE IN ANY $ AMOUNT YOU CHOOSE.
54716 GARDEN WEASEL® NUT GATHERER. Don’t break your back, pick up nuts the fast and easy way with this handy rolling tool! Picks up nuts including pecans, acorns, walnuts, butternuts, hickory nuts, chestnuts, filberts, seeds, 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 carbon steel. Comfort grip handle is easy on hands. Saves time and stress on your back. Comes with a manufacturer’s limited lifetime 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 to give you up to three times more power on every cut. This means you can power through thick branches that you wouldn’t be able to cut with traditional pruners and loppers. Smaller and lighter than other loppers, reduc- ing 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 gumming up with sap and debris and helps prevent
– it’s for anyone who appreciates tools that make work easier. 15”L. $34.95 each. 8 Website:
www.rhshumway.com mendation from the Arthritis Foundation®. But it’s not just for people with arthritis
rust. Rugged DuraFrame® construction provides superior strength and reduced weight. Winner of the Ease-of-Use Com-
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