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A Triple Crown Thornless BlaCkBerry pounds of fruit on every bush! This thornless blackberry yields 30+ pounds of glossy black berries per plant! Berries are borne uniformly, making them easy to pick. The flavor gets rave reviews—a blend of sweetness and tartness. As hardy as Chester (a really cold-hardy blackberry). Ripens in early August. Pkg. of 6.

6J Zone 5-9 . 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26371 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28.99 . . . $55.98

B arapaho ereCT Thornless BlaCkBerry extra-tasty, as early as natchez. Tall, erect canes produce the best blackberries ever. Eager growers, they send up new canes from the roots to increase productivity. Exceptionally small seeds! Ripens mid-June. Sold in pkgs. of 6. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #8510.

6J Zone 6-8 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.99 . . . $55.98

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souThern BlaCkBerry sampler Get the best blackberries for the south—and save! These varieties are recommended specifically for warmer climates. Our collection features thornfree varieties that bear huge, lovely berries in June. You get 12 blackberry plants: 6 each of Arapaho Erect Thornless and Natchez Thornless.

6J Zone 6-8 1 Asst. 2 Assts.26500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$52.18 . . . . . .$100.76

norThern BlaCkBerry sampler Great blackberries for northern climates. Both features thornless canes for ouch-less picking and pruning. Chester ripens in July; Triple Crown is ready to pick in August. Two months of blackberries! You get 12 blackberry plants: 6 each of Triple Crown Thornless and Chester Thornless.

6J Zone 5-8 1 Asst. 2 Assts.26486 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $52.18 . . . . .$100.76

prime BlaCkBerry assorTmenTFirst-year fruiters! Prime-Jim® & Prime-Jan® blackberries offer you loads of sweet and delicious berries—in one money saving assortment! Both varieties produce fruit on both 1-year and 2-year canes. You get 12 blackberry plants: 6 each of Prime-Jim® and Prime-Jan®.

6J Zone 4-8 1 Asst. 2 Assts.26495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.98 . . . . .$102.56

sTark® primoCane Berry paTCh assorTmenT Bushels of berries! You get 3 each of Jaclyn Primocane Red Raspberry and Himbo Top™ Red Raspberry, and 6 each of Prime-Jan® Blackberry, and Prime-Jim® Blackberry.

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C ChesTer Thornless BlaCkBerry shrugs off the cold. For berry fans in the Upper Midwest, this is the most productive blackberry you can plant. Cold hardy fruits won’t soften, leak or lose color in the South either. Berries are firm but not tart—the perfect all-around blackberry. Harvest in July. Sold in pkgs. of 6.

6J Zone 5-8 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26366 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.99 . . . $55.98

D kiowa BlaCkBerry The world’s biggest blackberry! Up to 3 inches long! Make fresh cobbler with just a handful. Great for juice or wine. Grows 5-6 feet tall with a 4-8 foot spread. Blooms earlier and longer than other blackberries so you can start harvesting in early June. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #9861. Sold in pkgs. of 6.

6J Zone 5-8 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.99 . . . $55.98

e ouaChiTa Thornless BlaCkBerry easy to harvest, plump, pluckable berries. Medium-size fruits are borne on thornless upright canes. Harvest starts in mid-June and continues through July. Hardy, disease resistant and reliable. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #17162. Sold in pkgs. of 6.

6J Zone 5-9 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.99 . . . $55.98

F naTCheZ Thornless BlaCkBerry one of the first thornless blackberries of the season. A-2241 cv. Enjoy sweet fruit—even larger than Apache—in early June. Berries store well for extended enjoyment. Disease-resistant, cutting edge variety from the University of Arkansas. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #20891. Sold in pkgs. of 6.

6J Zone 6-8 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.99 . . . $55.98

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G prime-Jan® BlaCkBerry Fruits on first-year canes! APF-8 cv. Bumper crops of large, sweet berries from mid-June through frost. Slightly sweeter than Prime-Jim®, and a vigorous grower—but not as erect growth. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #15788. Pkg. of 6.

6J Zone 4-8 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26368 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 . . . .$56.98

H prime-Jim® BlaCkBerry months of berries. APF-12 cv. Get picking after picking of large, delicious berries even in its first year. Harvest mid-June through frost. A tad more vigorous than Prime-Jan®, with slightly larger 2-year canes. This prod-uct may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #16989. Pkg. of 6.

6J Zone 4-8 1 Pkg. 2 Pkgs.26365 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99 . . . .$56.98

a revolution in BlackberriesWhat makes Prime-Jan®, Prime-Jim® and Prime-Ark® 45 blackberries so different, so revolutionary? Other varieties bear on canes produced the prior

year. But these innovative varieties bear on both last year’s AND this year’s canes. That means northern gardeners can harvest good crops of sweet, flavor-filled berries even if severe winter temperatures damage prior years’ canes. Another plus: New, first-year canes begin ripening in mid-July and continue to fruit until frost! Second-year canes bear their heaviest crops in mid-June. And you get all this production on one plant!

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Finally ... a fertilizer that is formulated especially for blackberries. Easy to use 12-10-10 formula is

developed to give your blackberries and other brambles the perfect nutrients needed for strong growth and high yields of large, healthy berries. Can’t ship to certain locations. H17296 4 pound pkg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.99

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The stark advantage: Jumbo six-pack berries 6JThese new containers not only hold six plants in one convenient pack, but the berries are bigger and older—which means they’ll bear fruit sooner! The jumbo container also includes a “handy” carrying handle.

I prime-ark® 45 primoCane BlaCkBerry early! APF-45 cv. Mark your calendar for the first week in June because that’s when you can start picking these firm, midnight-black berries. Erect canes make picking easy with this heavy producer. Berries store well and the plants are hardy and disease resistant. U.S.P.P.A.F. Sold in pkgs. of 6.

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PRIME ASSORTMENT Includes two primocane varieties — Prime-Jim® and Prime-Jan®. Zone 4-8Jumbo Six-Packs 26495 1-2 $49.99 ea. 3 or more $46.99 ea.

NORTHERN ASSORTMENT Includes two thornless varieties — Triple Crown and Chester. Zone 5-8Jumbo Six-Packs 26486 1-2 $49.99 ea. 3 or more $46.99 ea.

SAVESOUTHERN ASSORTMENT Includes two thornless varieties — Arapaho and Natchez. Zone 6-8Jumbo Six-Packs 26500 1-2 $49.99 ea. 3 or more $46.99 ea.

STARK® PRIMOCANE BERRY PATCH ASSORTMENT Includes jumbo six-packs of Prime-Jim® and Prime-Jan® Blackberries, and three-packs of Himbo Top® and Jaclyn Red Raspberries (K & L on pages 8-9). Zone 4-826503 1-2 $76.99 ea. 3 or more $69.99 ea.

Blackberries—flavorful and fast-growing.Stark Bro’s jumbo six-pack blackberries have bigger and older canes, meaning they’ll bear fruit sooner! Each container has a carrying handle for easy transportation. Save on your purchase when you buy three or more six-packs of one variety!

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Primocane VarietiesWhile most blackberries only bear on canes produced the previous year, these innovative thorny varieties bear on both last year’s and this year’s canes. That means twice the berries from each plant! Plus, gardeners can harvest good crops of sweet, flavorful blackberries, even if severe winter temperatures damaged prior year’s canes. First-year canes begin ripening in mid July, while second-year canes bear heaviest crops in June. Both fruit until frost.

A PRIME-ARK® 45 Early and heavy producers. Erect canes make it easy to pick these firm, midnight black berries. Fruit stores well for longer-term enjoyment. Plants are disease-resistant and cold hardy. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #22449 or other patents. APF-45 cultivar. Zone 4-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26369 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

B PRIME-JIM® Enjoy months of berries. You’ll get crop after crop of large, delicious berries, even in the canes’ first year. Slightly more vigorous than Prime-Jan® with slightly larger second-year canes. Cold hardy. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #16989 or other patents. APF-12 cultivar. Zone 4-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26365 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

C PRIME-JAN® Bears fruit on first-year canes. This vigorous plant yields bumper crops of large berries that are slightly sweeter than Prime-Jim®, though not as erect in growth. Cold hardy. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #15788 or other patents. APF-8 cultivar. Zone 4-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26368 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

Thorned VarietiesD KIOWA The world’s biggest blackberry — up to 3" long! This variety blooms earlier and longer than others. Fruit is large enough to make fresh cobbler with just a few. Also great for juice or wine. Ripens in early June. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #9861 or other patents. Zone 5-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26370 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

MN E ILLINI HARDY Wild blackberry flavor! Developed by the University of Illinois for northern growers. Cold hardy – stands up to temperatures as low as -23°F. Vigorous plants produce abundant crops of top-quality, all-purpose fruit. Ripens mid to late July. Self-pollinating. Bareroot. Zone 4-8133010 1-2 $8.99 ea. 3 or more $6.99 ea.

Thornless VarietiesF ARAPAHO Eager growers, early producers. These tall, erect canes yield extra tasty blackberries with exceptionally small seeds. They send up new canes from the roots to increase productivity. Ripens in mid June. Self-pollinating. Zone 6-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26372 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

G TRIPLE CROWN A unique flavor that has garnered rave reviews! This productive plant yields berries that offer a tasty blend of sweetness and tartness. The fruit is borne uniformly, so it is easy to pick. Cold hardy and heat-tolerant. Ripens in early August. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-9Jumbo Six-Pack 26371 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

H CHESTER Exceptionally cold hardy. This variety is a great all-around blackberry — firm but not tart. It is the most productive plant of its kind that you can grow in the upper Midwest. Fruit won’t soften, leak or lose color in the South either. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26366 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

J OUACHITA Easy-to-harvest, plump, pluckable berries. These upright canes bear medium-size fruit. Hardy, disease-resistant and heat-tolerant. Ripens in mid June. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #17162 or other patents. Zone 5-9Jumbo Six-Pack 26386 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

K NATCHEZ One of the first producers of the season. This disease-resistant, cutting-edge variety will give you large, sweet berries each year. Fruit stores well for extended enjoyment. Ripens in early June. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #20891 or other patents. A-2241 cultivar. Zone 6-8Jumbo Six-Pack 26373 1-2 $29.99 ea. 3 or more $26.99 ea.

L STARK® BLACKBERRY & BRAMBLE FERTILIZER Finally, a fertilizer specially formulated for blackberries! This easy-to-use, 12-10-10 formula was developed to give blackberries and other brambles the nutrients needed for strong growth and high yields of large, healthy berries. Due to some state and county restrictions, this item is not available for shipping to certain locations.4-Pound Package H17296 $12.99 L

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Deluxe english Walnut assortmentFlavorful nuts, easy-to-crack shells. You’ll receive 2 walnut trees: one each of Stark® Champion™ English

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The stark advantage: grafted treesGrafting is the process of taking a single “parent” tree known for its fruit taste, size, bloom period and ripening time, and propagating more true-to-name trees from this one parent. Most of our trees here at Stark Bro’s are grafted for this consistency. Seed-grown trees, in comparison, have two parents—which can produce varia-tions from tree to tree. With grafted trees, you get exactly what you pay for, guaranteed!

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Black Walnut Plantingsshade trees with earning potential! Magnificent shade from a renewable asset—valuable, highly-prized walnut lumber. Plant to beautify open areas of land or as an investment. Seed-grown. Bears in 2–5 years. Shipped as 1–1½-foot bareroot seedlings. Sold in pkgs. of 10. *

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F lake english Walnut“nuttier” flavor than supermarket walnuts. Bears in just 4-5 years in early October. Bigger harvests when pollinated with Stark® Champion™ English Walnut. Reaches 30-40 feet. Grafted. *

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G carPathian english Walnuthardy, even to -30°F! Lovely seed-grown shade trees produce English-type walnuts in October. For pollination, plant at least 2 seedlings or plant with Stark® Champion™ or Lake English Walnut. Trees reach 30-40 feet and bear in 4-7 years. Shipped as 1–1½ feet. *

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H stark® Black gem® WalnutFor black walnut lovers. Huge crops of light-colored, high quality black walnuts in just 4-5 years. Thin husks slip off easily without the usual mess. And the delicious, light-flavor nuts crack in large segments and offer a superior nutmeat-to-shell ratio. A great cooking nut! Bears in late September. Grows to 40-60 feet. Grafted. *

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chestnut seeDling Pollinatorgrow bigger, better chestnuts. Pollinate with Colossal Chestnut. Bears in late Sept. in 3-5 years. Reaches 25-30 feet. *

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C colossal chestnutsweet flavor and smooth texture. Hardy tree bears huge nuts—14–18 per pound! Ripens mid-to-late September. Grows 25-30 feet tall and wide, maturing in 3-5 years. Pollinate with Chestnut Seedling Pollinator. Likes slightly acid, well-drained soil. *

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D Barcelona FilBert/hazelnut The #1 hazelnut. The most planted European filbert in America! Why? Because trees produce big bumper crops of delicious and flavorful nuts. It’s the nut of choice grown by commercial growers. Trees grow 15-18 feet and are easy to train to tree or shrub form. Pollinate with Casina. Harvest in late summer. Bears in 7–10 years. Spring shipment only! Shipped 3-4 feet. Grafted. *Zone 5-8

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casina FilBert/hazelnut a heart-healthy hazelnut. This thin-shelled filbert/hazelnut has nut fans talking. Casina is the heaviest producing filbert/hazelnut to come along in ages. Round nuts are thin-shelled and produce 50 percent more meat than other varieties. This heart-healthy nut is high in monounsaturated fat. Harvest in late summer. Bears in 6–8 years. Pollinate with Barcelona. Spring shipment only! Shipped 3-4 feet. Grafted. *Zone 5-8

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e missouri mammoth hickory nutBig nuts—lives up to its name! This beautiful tree spreads energy-saving shade, maturing at 60 feet. Plant at least two for best crops. Nuts mature in late September. Bears in 8-10 years. Shipped 1½ feet and up. *Zone 5-8

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stark® ez start® systemSome fruit and nut varieties are difficult to transplant from us to you, due to

their critical but delicate feeder roots. For such varieties, we use our registered air-pruning pots known as our Stark® EZ Start® system. These containers are bottomless, which allows the trees to grow massive amounts of strong feeder roots-- offering you an exceptional start to growing our grafted nuts, persimmons and pawpaws. The award-winning Stark® EZ Start® system results in 1-3 ft. tall trees with strong root balls, resulting in virtually no transplant shock and greater growing success. We also extend this innovation to our 2-N-1 fruit trees, which are grown in our 3.5 acre greenhouse facility under optimal conditions for bud take and growth. Throughout our catalog, look for this symbol, which identifies all of our pot-grown varieties (including Stark® EZ Start® system products).

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A all-in-one almonDgrow heart-healthy almonds! Self-pollinating, hardy almond bears healthy nut crops as early as September. This almond has the crisp, gourmet flavor of California-type almonds. Budded trees grow 12-15 feet. Bears in 3-4 years. Shipped 3 feet and up. *

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hall’s harDy almonD Pretty and productive. Pink flowers make this 15-foot budded ornamental tree a spring standout. Harvest loads of crunchy almonds in just 2-3 years. Grows wherever peaches thrive. Harvest in late September. Shipped 3 feet and up. *

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B stark® BountiFul™ Butternutoverachiever! Outgrows and outbears any nut tree we know! Mild flavor and bountiful crops in late August to late September. Easy to shell and unbeatable for eating

fresh or in baking. Matures to an impressive height of 40-50 feet tall. Bears in 2-3 years. Grafted. *

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I stark® chamPion™ english Walnuttook First Place at our 150-year Fruit and nut show. Rich, flavorful nuts in just 6-7 years in early October. Easy-to-crack shells. Carpathian-type tree reaches 30-40 feet. Pollinate with Lake English. Grafted. *

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stark® kWik-kroP® Walnutcrops in 2-3 years! Big crops and great taste in early October. This easy-to-shell grafted black walnut-type tree

reaches 40-60 feet—a lovely yard tree that creates cooling shade. Get bigger crops by planting another black walnut. Grafted. *

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lever action nutcracker Get cracking! This better nutcracker is built to crack Black Walnuts, Hickory Nuts, Butternuts and Macadamia Nuts, but works well on Pecans and English Walnuts too. Process nut meats faster than ever. Cast aluminum, fully adjustable, geared lever. H1181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49 .99

Edible landscaping tip: If you have a large property and are looking to add shade trees, consider the benefits of walnuts. These stately giants cool your landscape while providing you with years of delicious, healthy nuts.

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growing your own is surprisingly affordable.Nuts are a good source of natural antioxidants, andB STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE! STARK® SURECROP™ PECAN An amazingly prolific bearer. Tree is cold hardy and productive in a variety of conditions, even a record-breaking freeze of -18°F! It yields big, easy-to-crack pecans year after year. Heat-tolerant. Bears in 7-10 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in mid to late October. Grafted. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Starking® Hardy Giant™. Zone 5-9EZ Start® Pot 3679 $29.99

C PERUQUE PECAN A precocious and productive variety. This early-bearing tree will yield an average of 80 nuts per pound. Medium-sized pecans are thin-shelled. Bears in 5-7 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in mid September to early October. Grafted. Best pollinator: Colby. Zone 5-8EZ Start® Pot 26609 $29.99

A KANZA PECAN Possibly the most disease-resistant variety in America. This towering tree will provide expansive shade and produce large yields of compact, flavor-packed nuts. Bred specifically to be disease resistant and cold hardy. Also heat-tolerant. Bears in 5-7 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in mid to late October. Grafted. Best pollinators: Peruque or Pawnee. Zone 6-9EZ Start® Pot 8399 $29.99

SAVEPECAN ASSORTMENT Includes two trees — Stark® Surecrop™ and Starking® Hardy Giant™. Zone 5-9EZ Start® Pot 20003 $49.99

GRAFTED NUT TREES

Grafting is the process of taking a single “par-ent” tree known for its fruit taste, size, bloom period and ripening time, and propagating more true-to-name trees from this one parent. Most of our trees here at Stark Bro’s are grafted for this consistency. Seed-grown trees, have two parents—which can produce variations from tree to tree. With grafted trees, you get exactly what you pay for, guaranteed!

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D STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE! STARKING® HARDY GIANT™ PECAN Big, easy-to-crack nuts. This variety offers dependable yields of pecans that have been used in award-winning pies. Cold hardy — stands up to temperatures as low as -20°F. Heat-tolerant. Bears in 10-20 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in late September to early October. Grafted. Self-pollinating, but will yield larger crops if pollinated with Stark® Surecrop™. Zone 5-9EZ Start® Pot 3651 $29.99

E NEW! LAKOTA PECAN Known for high yields! Early maturing variety boasts a wind-resistant structure. Bred specifically to be disease resistant and cold hardy. May be used as a pollinator for other early cultivars. Bears in 6-7 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in mid to late October. Grafted. Best pollinators: Pawnee or Desirable. Zone 6-9EZ Start® Pot 28292 $29.99

F PAWNEE PECAN The most-planted pecan in North America! This hardy, disease-resistant variety bears large, full-kernel pecans 2-3 weeks ahead of most others. Heat-tolerant. Bears in 5-7 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in mid to late October. Grafted. Best pollinators: Kanza or Stark® Surecrop™. Also hardy in the southern half of Zone 5. Zone 6-9EZ Start® Pot 9319 $29.99

G NEW! DESIRABLE PECAN Produces large, flavorful nuts — about 48 per pound. This variety produces consistent high-quality, easy-to-shell crops. Bears in 6-7 years. Matures to be 75-100' tall. Ripens in October to November. Grafted. Best pollinators: Kanza or Lakota. Zone 6-9EZ Start® Pot 22064 $29.99

HALL’S HARDY ALMOND Pretty and productive. This attractive tree yields large crops of crunchy almonds in fall, and its lovely pink flowers make it a landscape standout in spring. Grows wherever peaches thrive. Bears in 2-3 years. Matures to be 15-20' tall. Ripens in late September. Self-pollinating. (Not shown) Zone 5-828798 $27.99

H ALL-IN-ONE ALMOND Grow heart-healthy almonds at home. This hardy tree bears healthy crops of delicious nuts with the crisp, gourmet flavor of California-type almonds. Heat-tolerant. Bears in 3-4 years. Matures to be 12-15' tall. Ripens in early September. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-928897 $27.99

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The Stark Advantage: Pollination AdviceCross-pollination by a different variety is key to the success of many fruit trees. In most cases, its absence is why trees produce poorly or don’t bear fruit. The experts at Stark Bro’s have years of experience growing the trees in this catalog, and they have included pollinator recommendations in many of the variety descriptions.

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Easy-Care VarietiesF GoldRuSh APPle Great for organic growers! Co-op 38 cv. Highly resistant to apple scab and powdery mildew. A crisp dessert apple with a tart tang that sweetens with age. Excellent fresh or in pies or crisps. Ripens mid-to-late October. Best pollinators: Jonafree, Enterprise or Red Fuji. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #9392.Zone 5-8

6832 Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .99 8899 Supreme Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99 8976 Semi-Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .99 2145 Supreme Semi-Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99

G enteRPRiSe APPle outstanding disease-resistance. Co-op 30 cv. Firm and crisp, with a spicy aroma and mild tartness. Extremely resistant to apple scab, cedar apple rust and fire blight; moderate resistance to powdery mildew. Ripens mid-Oct. Keeps 5-6 months if refrigerated. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious or Starkrimson® Gala. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #9193.

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H JonAfRee APPleour carefree Jonathan! Vigorous trees bear heavy crops of Jonathan-like fruit with a bit less acid. Harvest mid-September. Bred to resist disease for easier care. Best pollinators: GoldRush or Enterprise. Zone 5-8

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I emPiRe APPleThe sweetness of delicious and the flavor of mcintosh! Plant farther south than other McIntosh, and expect better color. Productive tree resists fire blight and rust. Best pollinators: Starkrimson® Red Delicious or Stark® GrandGala™. Ripens mid-September. A licensed variety of Cornell University.

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D APPle mASteR PeeleR Quick and easy! Prepare apples in just seconds for cooking, dehydrating, canning and sauces! Skewer the apple on the 3-pronged fork and turn the handle. One simple operation pares, cores and slices apples. Made to last with cast-aluminum frame. Fastens securely with vacuum base and optional clamp.H16065 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29 .99

e economy fRuit hARveSteR Gather bushels in minutes! Can’t reach fruits and nuts? You can with this spiffy tool! Light-weight, vinyl-coated wire basket features a “hooked” side that actually “picks” fruit. Foam pad prevents fruit bruising. Attach to any pole, broom handle or dowel. 5½ x 10 inches.H1663 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 .99

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B StARk® GRAndGAlA™ APPleA premium dessert apple. Caitlin cv. Savor more bites from this bigger version of Stark® Royal Gala®. Great for all uses. Resists cedar apple rust. Ripens late August. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious, Starkrimson® Red Delicious or Red Fuji. This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #11348.Zone 5-8


C JonAGold APPleServe as dessert. So sweet, so crisp, so luscious! This super apple is a cross between the crackling, tart Jonathan apple and the super-sweet Golden Delicious. The result is the best-ever dessert apple—a simply divine taste treat. Best pollinators: any Golden Delicious or Stark® Jon-A-Red® Jonathan. Cannot pollinate other apples. Ripens mid-September. A licensed variety of Cornell University.Zone 5-8

9005 Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .9922921 Supreme Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99 4348 Semi-Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .99 2122 Supreme Semi-Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99

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F BLONDEE® A superior early yellow apple. This sweet, crunchy fruit features smooth skin and bruise-resistant flesh. Occasionally blushed on exposed areas. Holds several months in storage. Good for eating fresh or in desserts. Ripens mid to late August or early September. Best pollinators: Granny Smith or any Golden Delicious. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #19007 or other patents. McLaughlin cultivar. Zone 5-8Dwarf 22549 $22.99 Supreme Dwarf 26374 $27.99 Semi-Dwarf 20573 $22.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 26375 $27.99

G GRANNY SMITH Simply irresistible! These classic favorites feature a crisp bite and tart flavor. Fruit keeps up to six months in the refrigerator. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in early November. Best pollinators: Starkrimson® Red Delicious, Starkspur® Red Rome Beauty or any Golden Delicious. Zone 5-9Dwarf 8505 $18.99 Supreme Dwarf 2125 $23.99 Semi-Dwarf 9587 $18.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 2133 $23.99


C ENTERPRISE Firm and crisp, with a spicy aroma and mild tartness. Extremely resistant to apple scab, cedar apple rust and fire blight; moderate resistance to powdery mildew. Keeps 5-6 months if refrigerated. Ripens in mid October. Best pollinators: Starkrimson® Gala or any Golden Delicious. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #9193 or other patents. Co-op 30 cultivar. Zone 4-7Dwarf 6250 $23.99 Supreme Dwarf 8257 $27.99 Semi-Dwarf 4460 $23.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 2123 $27.99

D JONAFREE A carefree Jonathan apple. This vigorous tree is specially bred to resist disease. Bears heavy crops of Jonathan-like fruit with less acid. Ripens in mid September. Best pollinators: Enterprise or GoldRush. Zone 5-8Semi-Dwarf 4920 $23.99Supreme Semi-Dwarf 2135 $27.99 Standard 8984 $19.99 Supreme Standard 8260 $24.99

E GOLDRUSH Great for organic growers. This dessert apple is highly resistant to apple scab and powdery mildew. Tart, tangy flavor sweetens with age. Excellent fresh or in pies or crisps. Ripens in mid to late October. Best pollinators: Enterprise or Jonafree. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #9392 or other patents. Co-op 38 cultivar. Zone 5-8Dwarf 6832 $23.99Supreme Dwarf 8899 $27.99 Semi-Dwarf 8976 $23.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 2145 $27.99

SAVEDISEASE-RESISTANT ASSORTMENT Includes three trees — Enterprise (dwarf ), Jonafree (semi-dwarf ) and GoldRush (dwarf ). Zone 5-726484 $59.99

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H JONAGOLD Unique flavor makes the fruit luscious enough to serve by itself as dessert. This crisp super apple is a cross between the tart Jonathan and the sweet Golden Delicious. The result is a tasty treat for all. Ripens in mid September. Best pollinators: Stark® Jon-A-Red® Jonathan or any Golden Delicious. Cannot pollinate other apples. A licensed variety of Cornell University. Zone 5-8Dwarf 9005 $22.99 Semi-Dwarf 4348 $22.99 Supreme Dwarf 22921 $27.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 2122 $27.99

J PINK LADY® An ideal dessert apple. This tree bears medium-size fruit with rich yellow skin blushed with pink. Apples have a unique flavor — the first bite is tart, followed by delicious sweetness. Ripens in late October. Best pollinators: Granny Smith, Stark® GrandGala™, Starkrimson® Red Delicious or September Wonder™ Fuji. Zone 5-8Dwarf 15368 $24.99 Semi-Dwarf 15369 $24.99 Supreme Dwarf 22923 $29.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 22925 $29.99

K APPLE MASTER PEELER Quick and easy! Prepare apples in seconds for cooking, dehydrating, canning and sauce making. Skewer the apple on the three-pronged fork and turn the handle — this one simple operation pares, cores and slices. Made to last with cast-aluminum frame. Fastens securely with vacuum base and optional clamp. H16065 $29.99

easy-care apples Keep your edible landscape as low-maintenance as possible! These apple trees are highly resistant to a wide range of diseases that affect many other varieties, so you don’t have to work as hard to grow them.

A GINGER GOLD® Enjoy apples in summer! This early picker allows you to enjoy apples sooner than most varieties. The juicy and delicious fruit features a yellow-green skin with a golden glow. A crisp crunch and mildly tart flavor makes them perfect for fresh eating. Also adds beauty to your landscape in spring, when it produces lovely white-pink blooms. Heat-tolerant, even in Zone 9! Ripens mid to late August. Best pollinators: Starkrimson® Red Delicious or SunCrisp®. Ginger Gold® is a registered trade name of Adams County Nursery, Inc. Zone 5-9Dwarf 25238 $22.99 Semi-Dwarf 25239 $22.99 Supreme Dwarf 25308 $27.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 25309 $27.99

B CRIMSONCRISP™ A disease-resistant apple that is perfect for fresh eating! These excellent apples hold at least 4-6 months. Ripens early to mid September. Best pollinators: GoldRush, Starkspur® Red Rome Beauty or Honeycrisp™. CrimsonCrisp™ is being offered under license from Adams County Nursery, Inc. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #16622 or other patents. Co-op 39 cultivar. Zone 5-8Dwarf 25237 $22.99 Semi-Dwarf 25240 $22.99Supreme Dwarf 25310 $27.99 Supreme Semi-Dwarf 25311 $27.99

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A Harglow apricot a luminous fruit. This medium-size, bright-orange apricot offers firm, freestone fruit with exceptional texture and flavor. Great for fresh eating, cooking and preserving. Tree is compact, late-blooming (to avoid late-spring frosts), productive, disease resistant and cold hardy. Fruit is ready to harvest in early July. *

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0237 Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .99 8264 Supreme Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99 0299 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 .998265 Supreme Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 .99

B goldcot apricot cold winters don’t faze this apricot. Researchers bred this tree in Michigan’s snowbelt, so you can depend on its hardiness, vigor and production consistency. Fruits offer a deep, tangy flavor—perfect for fresh eating and canning. Enjoy ripe fruit in early July. *

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8308 Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .992028 Supreme Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99 1807 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 .992010 Supreme Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 .99

C wilson delicious apricot our best all-purpose apricot! One of the heaviest bearing apricots, you get impressive crops every year—even way up north. Enjoy firm, luscious, golden-orange fruit with a rich, distinctive flavor. Great fresh or for canning, freezing and drying. Ready to pick in early July. *

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2156 Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22 .99 2033 Supreme Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27 .99 2155 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19 .992006 Supreme Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 .99

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0220 Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22 .99 2029 Supreme Dwarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27 .992160 Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19 .992020 Supreme Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24 .99

Stark® SweetHeart™ apricoteach Stark Pick is hand-selected by our experts for its simple upkeep and ease of growing—an excellent choice for first-time fruit growers!

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A Stark® CrimSon Snow™ neCtarineBeautiful snow-white flesh for fruit salads. Bradcrim cv. Slice into this deep-crimson fruit to reveal a snow-white center that’s sweet, juicy and firm. Ideal for cooking, canning and, of course, fresh! The white flesh offers a new spin on nectarine dessert recipes. Harvest in early August. Northerners take note: This tree is cold hardy! This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents: U.S.P.P. #8461. *

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B Stark® SunGlo neCtarine This Queen of the nectarines produces fruit up to 3 inches with unparalleled quality. SunGlo is a hardy productive tree. You can freeze, can or eat them fresh. Here’s a must for anyone who loves nectarines. Ripens in early August. *

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C Hardired neCtarineProductive, reliable and carefree. This is an easy tree to grow. Developed in Canada, it’s cold hardy and disease resistant (especially to bacterial spot and brown rot). Fruits feature firm, yellow flesh with lots of real nectarine flavor. Harvest in August. The tree is so productive, you can thin fruit for bigger nectarines. *

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D royal Giant neCtarine Big as an apple—our overachieving nectarine! Sweet, tangy, big and juicy. This is the nectarine that California commercial growers plant to produce more than one million boxes each year! You can buy these nectarines in the grocery, but once you taste them at their peak, you’ll never buy store produce again. Pick in mid-August. *

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e Stark® CrimSon Gold neCtarine enjoy juicy nectarines in July! Grows in cooler regions of Zone 9! Enjoy huge crops of bright-red, semi-cling fruit with golden flesh. The flesh holds its color, so it looks fabulous even when cooked. *

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deliciously flavorful nectarines sweet & tender apricotsA STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE! STARK® SUNGLO A must for nectarine lovers. This “queen” of the nectarines is hardy and productive, yielding fruit up to 3" with unparalleled quality. You can freeze or can them, or eat them fresh. An excellent choice for first-time fruit growers. Ripens in early August. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28921 $24.99 Standard 28812 $21.99 Supreme Dwarf 28894 $29.99 Supreme Standard 28885 $27.99

B ROYAL GIANT This overachiever can grow as big as an apple! This is one of the most popular varieties planted by commercial growers in California. The fruit is big, sweet, tangy and juicy. They are often found in grocery stores, but once you’ve tasted them at their peak, you’ll only want these nectarines homegrown. Ripens in mid August. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28939 $22.99 Supreme Dwarf 28883 $27.99

C STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE! STARK® CRIMSON SNOW™ Perfect for fruit salads. Slice into this deep crimson fruit to reveal a snowy white center. The flesh is sweet, juicy and firm, and offers a new spin on nectarine dessert recipes. Ideal for eating fresh, cooking or canning. Cold hardy. Ripens in early August. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #8461 or other patents. Bradcrim cultivar. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28772 $22.99 Standard 28811 $19.99 Supreme Dwarf 28916 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28884 $24.99

D HARDIRED Productive, reliable and carefree. Originally developed in Canada, this easy-to-grow variety, is cold hardy, disease-resistant (especially to bacterial spot and brown rot), and very productive — you can thin fruit for bigger nectarines. Fruits feature firm, yellow, flavorful flesh. Ripens in August. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28899 $22.99 Standard 28800 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28918 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28917 $24.99

E STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE! STARK® CRIMSON GOLD Enjoy huge crops of flavorful nectarines. This tree produces beautiful, bright red, semi-cling fruit. Golden flesh holds its color, so it looks great even when cooked. Heat-tolerant. Ripens in July. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-9Dwarf 28778 $22.99 Standard 28817 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28895 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28887 $24.99

A ROBADA Jumbo freestone apricots! This vigorous and productive variety yields large, deep orange fruit with a bright red blush over nearly half its surface. Flavorful and aromatic, these apricots are great for eating fresh, drying, canning or freezing. Ripens in early to mid July. Self-pollinating. May be covered by U.S.P.P. #9890 or other patents. Zone 5-8Dwarf 26416 $22.99 Standard 26418 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28710 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28711 $24.99

B WILSON DELICIOUS Our best all-purpose apricot. One of the heaviest bearing varieties, this tree will yield impressive crops every year. Firm, luscious, golden orange fruit has a rich, distinctive flavor that tastes great when fresh or after being canned, frozen or dried. Ripens in early July. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28849 $22.99 Standard 28848 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28874 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28861 $24.99

C GOLDCOT An apricot variety that can withstand cold winters. Researchers bred this tree in Michigan’s snow belt, so you can depend on its hardiness, vigor and production consistency, even in areas with lower-temperature climates. The fruit has a deep, tangy flavor — perfect for fresh eating or canning. Ripens in early July. Self-pollinating. Zone 4-8Dwarf 28920 $22.99 Standard 28857 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28872 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28864 $24.99

D HARGLOW A luminous apricot. This variety features medium-size, freestone fruit with a gorgeous bright orange color. Exceptional flavor and texture make them great for fresh eating, cooking and preserving. The tree is compact, productive, disease-resistant, cold hardy and late-blooming (to avoid late spring frosts). Ripens in early July. Self-pollinating. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28781 $22.99 Standard 28784 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28914 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28915 $24.99

E STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE! STARK® SWEETHEART™ Enjoy fruits and nuts from the same tree! This variety produces big, delicious apricots with a second treat of delicious almond-like kernels inside its freestone pits. Fruit flesh is firm, yet juicy with a sprightly flavor. The “nuts” can be eaten fresh or used in any recipe calling for almonds. Easy to grow and maintain — you can expect fruit from these trees as early as their third year. Ripens in mid July. Self-pollinating. Note: Do not mix your Stark® SweetHeart™ kernels with the kernels of other apricots or peaches; almost all others are not edible. Zone 5-8Dwarf 28779 $22.99 Standard 28850 $19.99Supreme Dwarf 28873 $27.99 Supreme Standard 28870 $24.99

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A STARK® TRee GuARdS Trunk protection for healthier trees. Ward off hungry critters who feast upon the bark of young trees, and protect against sunscald and premature sap flow. Expands as tree grows (but remove and clean yearly). Sold in pkgs. of 3.H1670 10-inch for Colonnade trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4 .99H1674 20-inch for young trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 .99H1676 40-inch for larger trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 .99

Hi-Yield® lime SulfuR SpRAYAn early-spring deterrent! Controls numerous pests and diseases from dormant stage through summer. For use on fruit trees, berries, citrus, shade trees, shrubs and roses. Also very effective for winter spraying when used with dormant oil spray. *H22581 1 quart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 .99

B Bonide® BoReR-mineR KilleR Bye-bye, bad bugs. Permethrin, the key ingre-dient here, is by far the most effective killer of tree borers. Apply in spring or early summer. Makes up to 16 gallons. *H1705 8 ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 .99

C All-SeASonS® doRmAnT HoRTiculTuRAl SpRAY oil pest-repelling spray. Protects trees, roses and shrubs from San Jose scale, European red mite and other scale aphids. One pint makes 12 gal-lons of spray. Use in winter or early spring for proactive care and during growing season for infestation control. *H1586 1 pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 .99H1587 Best Value! 1 quart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 .99

G STARK® TRe-pep® feRTilizeR one fertilizer for trees, shrubs and flowers. Our concentrated 22-24-12 tree and plant food is the best way to ensure successful growth for nearly every plant in your yard and garden. Trees bear sooner and plants are lusher when you start them off right. 13-ounce package makes 21 gallons of fertilizer. *H24342 13 ounce pkg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 .99 H24343 Best Value! 5 pound pkg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 .99

H pRuninG mAde eASY BooKpruning primer. Pruning is one of the best things for your plants—if you do it right. This guide shows you basic techniques as well as artistic pruning methods, tools and equipment.H1093 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 .99

I TRee STAKe Staking system. The perfect tree stake. This sys-tem allows trees to move as they grow. Comes with sturdy fiberglass rod and revolutionary flexible strapping system.H1508 Tree Stake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 .99 H1509 Extra straps (¾” x 10 ½”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 .99

J Bonide® fRuiT TRee SpRAY All-purpose spray. Eliminates insects and diseases at the same time. Concentrate is effective, balanced and easy to use. Contains Captan®, Malathion and Carbaryl to control a wide range of fruit tree pests. One pint protects 8 mature dwarf fruit trees for one growing season. Not for use on Pear or Asian Pear trees. *H16080 1 pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 .99 H16082 Best Value! 1 quart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 .99

K diGiTAl pluS Soil pH meTeRlike a garden encyclopedia in your hand! This meter’s database calls up pH preferences for more than 350 species so you can instantly see if yours are in the right range. H22664 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24 .99

L diGiTAl Soil pH meTeR pamper your plants. Don’t second-guess the important acid-alkaline balance of your garden or container soil. You’ll get an instant readout on this meter’s easy-read LCD screen. H22663 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 .99

M diGiTAl pluS moiSTuRe meTeRmake watering a science. A built-in database stores moisture requirements for 150 popular houseplants. Also works in basic mode to moni-tor any plant’s soil on the digital LCD screen. H22662 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 .99

N diGiTAl moiSTuRe meTeRdon’t wonder if you’re watering enough—or too much. This compact instant-read meter will tell you precisely. Measures moisture at root level, where it matters most. H22661 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11 .99

O SeRenAde® GARden diSeASe conTRol Good for trees and safe for people! Certified organic preventative spray contains no chemicals that harm people or the environment. Premixed, ready-to-use spray offers broad spectrum biofungicide to control plant diseases. So safe, it can be applied up to and including day of harvest. Repeat every 7 days for full effect. Don’t water plants within 4 hours of application. H16090 32 ounces, ready to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 .99H16923 32 ounces concentrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 .99

D Time-ReleASe feRTilizeR pillS easy fertilizer. Time-release fertilizer pills pump up fruit and nut trees, shrubs, ever-greens, grapevines and berry plants. Drop pills in planting holes or on ground near growing plants. Each pill releases 2 years of nourishment. You can’t over fertilize.H22994 Pkg . of 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 .99

TRee KiT Grow better trees. Get your newly planted trees off to a great start. Kit includes Coco-Fiber Potting Medium 1.4 lbs., a Typar® Tree Circle, a Stark® Tree Guard and three Time-Release Fertilizer Pills. H26716 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 .99

E limB SpReAdeRS increase fruit yields! Wedge these spreaders between young limbs and the trunk to let in more light and air for earlier and bigger fruit. Buy once and use year after year. H1751 6” (pkg . of 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 .99 H1750 9” (pkg . of 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 .99 H1749 12” (pkg . of 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 .99 H17520 Best Value! 30 spreaders (10 of each size) . . . . $17 .07

F feRTi-lome® fiRe BliGHT SpRAYfight back! Attack Fire Blight in your home plantings by spraying your apple and pear trees with a mix of this spray (1 tablespoon in 2½ gallons of water) at the start of blossoming time. Continue spray applications every 3 to 4 days until bloom time ends. Apply an ad-ditional spray 5-7 days after blooms end when weather conditions favor the spread of fire blight. Can also be used on roses. *H16109 2 ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 .95

P nuTRi-cAl® Supersize your harvests! Grow firmer, better quality fruits and vegetables with this unique liquid calcium formulation. Your crops will store longer, too. Nutri-Cal® is nontoxic and has been used by professional growers for more than 30 years.H22001 16 ounces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14 .99

Q Bonide® coppeR (BoRdeAux) SpRAY/duST Stops downy mildew on grapes! This copper-based, organic formula also controls cherry leaf spot and other plant diseases on fruits, vegetables and flowers. *H1507 1 pound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11 .99

R TYpAR® TRee ciRcleScontrols weeds, protects bark. Eliminates the need for weed whacking around trees which can damage tender bark. Durable polypropylene mesh tree circles measure 35 inches and easily slip around the base of any tree. Cover tree circles with 4 inches of mulch, bark or stone for a neat and tidy look. Comes in package of 3.H1606 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8 .99

GARden neTS protect your fruit! Guard your cherries, strawberries, blueberries and other tasty temptations from birds, rabbits and other critters who might love to eat your ripening fruits, berries and vegetables. Lightweight 100% poly netting lasts for years. You can spray right through it, too. Stretch netting to fit tree or garden. H1692 (7’ x 20’) . . . . .$12 .99 H1690 (14’ x 14’) . . . . $12 .99H1691 (14’ x 45’) . . . .$19 .99 H1666 (14’ x 75’) . . . . $29 .99H1693 (28’ x 28’) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29 .99

S coco-fiBeR poTTinG medium enhance your soil. Plants need the right soil to stretch out their root systems. Use expandable “bricks” of all-natural coconut fiber to improve soil. A natural by-product of the coconut in-dustry, it loosens hard clay soil and adds water-retaining fibers to sandy soil. Resists compact-ing and remains porous for air circulation—the perfect, sterile growing medium. A 1.4 pound brick grows to nearly 2 gallons when you add 1.2 gallons of lukewarm water.H16984 1 .4 pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7 .99

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K BIRD-X® GARDEN NETS Protect fruits and vegetables. This lightweight, 3/4", 100% poly, stretch netting will guard cherries, blueberries, strawberries and other tasty temptations from birds, rabbits and other pests who might love to eat your ripening berries, fruits and vegetables. Fits trees or garden plants, and you can spray right through it. UV inhibitors add durability for longer life.7’ x 20' H1692 $9.9914’ x 14' H1690 $9.99 14’ x 45' H1691 $24.9914’ x 75' H1666 $34.9928’ x 28' H1693 $34.99

L BIG BUG NETTING Tight defense against bugs and birds. This lightweight, 1/6" mesh, poly net prevents damage caused by bugs and birds to plants and fruit. The 8' x 16' net is large enough to protect a young tree or shield a small outdoor area. Simply drape over the plant and weigh down the edges. Resists sunlight degradation for longer life. H1314691 $34.99 ea.2-3 $29.99 ea.4 or more $24.99 ea.

C STARK BRO’S EXCLUSIVE TREE SUCCESS KIT Get your newly planted trees off to a great start. Includes a 20" Stark® Tree Guard (B), 13 oz Stark® Tre-Pep® Fertilizer (G), a Typar® Tree Circle (M) and a Coco-Fiber Potting Medium brick (N). H130940 $19.99

B STARK® TREE GUARDS Trunk protection for healthier trees. Ward off pests who feast upon the bark of young trees, and protect against sunscald and premature sap flow. Expands as tree grows. Remove and clean at least once each year.3-Pack of 10" for Small Trees H1670 $5.99 2 or more $4.99 ea.3-Pack of 20" for Young Trees H1674 $6.99 2 or more $5.99 ea.3-Pack of 40" for Larger Trees H1676 $10.99 2 or more $9.99 ea.

E MOISTURE DIGITAL METER Stop wondering if you’re watering enough or too much. Compact, handheld meter will tell you precisely. Measures moisture at root level, where it matters most, and shows instant results on an easy-to-read LCD screen. Batteries included.Basic H22661 $11.99Plus Features a built-in database that stores moisture requirements, watering schedules and other information for more than 150 popular houseplants. H22662 $19.99

A TREE STAKE SYSTEM Stake for survival. Until a tree is firmly rooted in its new home, it is in danger of being uprooted by things like windstorms. We encourage growers to stake them for protection. This revolutionary system holds your trees in place while also allowing them to move as they grow. Includes a sturdy fiberglass rod (48"H x 5/8"D) and flexible strap (3/4" W x 10½"L).Tree Stake System H1508 $14.99Extra Strap H1509 $3.99 ea.

F STARK® ORCHARD FERTILIZER Affordable way to make your orchard greener. High-nitrogen fertilizer will improve your entire orchard, garden or landscape. Simply spread on the ground under plants or trees in the spring. Due to some restrictions, this item is not available for shipping to certain locations.5 Pound H24345 $13.99Best Value! 18 Pound H24346 $29.99

J LIMB SPREADERS Increase your fruit yields. Wedge these spreaders between young limbs and the trunk to let in more light and air, so that you can enjoy bigger fruit earlier. A great investment — buy once and then use year after year!10-Pack of 6" Spreaders H1751 $3.9910-Pack of 9" Spreaders H1750 $5.9910-Pack of 12" Spreaders H1749 $8.99Save 10% 30-Pack Spreader Assortment (10 of Each Size) H17520 $16.99

N COCO-FIBER POTTING MEDIUM Enhance your soil. This expandable brick of all-natural coconut fiber improves your soil, giving your plants the right place. It loosens hard clay soil and adds water-retaining fibers to sandy soil. Resists compacting and remains porous for air circulation — the perfect, sterile growing medium. Grows to nearly 2 gallons when you add 11/5 gallons of lukewarm water.12/5-Pound Brick H16984 $7.99

M TYPAR® TREE CIRCLES Controls weeds and protects bark. These durable polypropylene mesh tree circles will eliminate the need for weed whacking around trees and risking damage to tender bark. Each measures 35" across and will easily slip around the base of any tree. Cover with 4" of mulch, bark or stone for a neat and tidy look.Package of 3 H1606 $8.99

MN H WALL OF WATER PLANT PROTECTOR Water and protect tender plants. A simple yet effective tool—sets up in minutes! The planter stands upright once the 18 individual cylindrical tubes are filled with water. Set tender seedlings inside for protection up to -16°F. Planter stores solar heat by day, and yields warmth by night. Protects against sun scald and frost, allowing plants to be set out 6-12 weeks earlier. Reusable.H133023Package of 3 $12.99Package of 6 $24.00Package of 12 $40.00

Q CORONA BYPASS PRUNER Impressive cutting capacity. Stainless steel, heat-treated blade won’t rust and can be re-sharpened. Non-slip handles. H27069 $15.99

R OKATSUNE PRUNER #101 Preferred by Stark Bro’s. High-quality, professional-grade, easy-to-use pruners. Slim blades are extremely sharp and provide a clean cut. Locking and unlocking mechanism. H27068 $59.99

G STARK® TRE-PEP® FERTILIZER One fertilizer for trees, shrubs and flowers. Concentrated 22-24-12 tree and plant food is the best way to ensure successful growth for nearly every plant in your yard or garden. Trees bear sooner, and are more lush when you start them off right. Mix with water. Makes 21 gallons of fertilizer. Due to some restrictions, this item is not available for shipping to certain locations. 13 Ounce H24342 $8.99Best Value! 5 Pound H24343 $19.99

P “PRUNING MADE EASY” This book is the ultimate pruning primer. Pruning is one of the best things you can do for your plants — if you do it correctly. This guide written by the late nurseryman Lewis Hill, offers descriptions of basic techniques, as well as artistic pruning methods, tools and equipment. Follow along with step-by-step illustrations. Paperback. 218 pages. H1093 $18.99

D SOIL pH DIGITAL METER A simple way to measure the pH balance of your soil — an important factor in successful growing. This device measures the acidity/alkalinity of garden and container soil and shows instant results on an easy-to-read LCD screen. Batteries included. Basic H22663 $12.99Plus Also has advanced features, including a database with the pH preferences for more than 350 species, so you can instantly see if yours are in the right range. H22664 $24.99

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