New Member of Tree Family

Yesterday Theresa and I saw an add for a fruit tree sale in the local weekly paper called The Beaver.We have been searching for a suitable tree to replace our fallen Peach tree but came up empty. Every tree we looked at was unsuitable. Our hopes for a new tree faded as time was running out for the planting.

A quick phone call and a positive answer renewed our hope. There were four left and were at a nursery in Waterdown, twenty kms away. We jumped in the car at 5.25 pm and raced across highway 5 and arrived at 5.45 pm. Closing time was 7 pm so we had time. A kind ,knowledgeable lady immediately attended to our needs. She said that the fruit trees were in the back so we started outback. She was a big lady but walked swiftly for a time before we were faced with a thousand trees. She showed us the only peach tree left. It was poor in every respect.

Theresa looked at some other trees while the lady said we should grow a nectarine. They are like a peach tree without the fur. She spoke of the value and good points and sold us. Trees were put on stage and each one had a flaw until Theresa saw one that looked perfect. It was 8 ft tall and well shaped. The leaves were still a deep green and the lady said it had been winter sprayed and was ready to have a new home.

$59.95 was the price but at 50% off it was a deal even with the tax. We loaded it in the van and all the way home we visualized the next year with big luscious fruit from this the newest member of our orchard. Next morning I planted the tree and carefully followed the planting instructions.In the ground it looked smaller but was a perfect fit for the allotted space outside Doris's bedroom window and close to the spot where our peach tree was planted. Doris gave us many of our trees for anniversary gifts and it was only fitting that this one be where she could keep an eye on it.

We know that Doris will give us a daily report on its progress and help care for our nectarine tree. A void has been filled in our back yard and we are content.