

A Pecan Tree 



The pecan is closely related to the hickory, but is a much 

 less hardy tree, being confined to our southern states. It some- 

 times hybridizes with the hickory in the wild state, and it is possible 

 that new and hardy varieties of nuts might be produced by 

 selection among the progeny of such a cross. The pecan 

 is rapidly assuming importance as a commercial nut. 



