FKUITS VARIETIES AND CULTURE. 



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PECANS. — (llicoria pecan.) 



This tree has been considerably cultivated by orchard- 

 ists within the past few years, and in many sections of the 



Fig, 213— Paper Shell Pecan Tree (Large tree in centre of picture. ) 



South extensive orchards are now in existence, and are 

 yielding fine revenues to the owners. The tree reaches 

 its bearing period in eight to ten years after planting. 

 The character of soil suitable for the hickory will serve 



