Hi Abhi

I start my tree's from seedlings. It takes a little longer, but well worth
the wait.
I purchase them from the National Arbor Day Society.
For a 10 dollar membership you can get 10 free tree's and a deep discount on
any others you are interested in and the bonus is it all goes for a good
cause.
I received my 10 free tree's a couple of months ago and they are already
getting baby foliage.
http://www.arborday.org/

Jo




"Abhi" wrote in message
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: Thanks for all your responses. From the overwhelming opinion against
: Bradford pears, we have decided against planting them (well, the
: nurseries don't have them anyways ;-)
:
: Cleveland Pears are our current favorite. A local nursery (in Apex)
: quoted about $230 for a 15 feet tree. That sounds a bit on the higher
: end. Any opinions?