226 Pecan-Growing 



Nihlaclc. — From Knox County, Indiana, in 1913; an exclusively 

 northern variety which has much promise, though not widely dis- 

 seminated as yet. Nut below medium size, shell moderately thick, 

 cracking qualities excellent; kernel plump, somewhat dry, quality 

 good, flavor very pleasant. Tree hardy, very productive. 



Oliver. — A western variety from Junction, Kimble County, Texas; 

 considered to be of special promise for central and western Texas 

 plantings. Nut large, uniform, thick-shelled, and usually plum]> 

 meated. 



Pahst. — A very old variety from Jackson County, Mississippi, that 

 still holds a prime place among southern growers. It is widely 

 disseminated, well known, much favored, and extensively recom- 

 mended. It was slow in gaining popularity because of its lateness 

 in coming into bearing ; however, its uniformity in performance 

 and its prolificacy when given a fair chance, together with its re- 

 sistance to disease and insects, render it highly profitable. Nut 

 large, oblong, oval at each end, apical and slightly smaller, wath 

 two depressions on opposite sides, attractive in appearance, shell of 

 medium thickness, cracking readily ; kernel plump, of high quality 

 and pleasing flavor. Tree open, spreading, stout, vigorous, strong 

 grower, and comes into bearing late. 



Posey. — From Gibson County, Indiana, in recent years. It is prob- 

 ably the easiest to crack of all the northern varieties, and is prom- 

 ising for commercial plantings. Nut medium in size, shell thin, 

 cracking qualities excellent ; kernel plump, quality rich and pleasant 

 in flavor. 



President. — Originated in Duval County, Florida ; well disseminated 

 in northern Florida ; productive in local sections of Florida, but a 

 shy bearer in central and northern Georgia. It cannot be recom- 

 mended for extensive plantings. Nut medium in size, obovate, with 

 point at either end, symmetrical, shell of medium thickness, attrac- 

 tive ; kernel plump, rich and of good flavor. Tree fairly thrifty, 

 moderately hardy, but a shy bearer. 



Ban Saha. — A west Texas variety from San Saba County; it is 

 especially adapted to western Texas ; an excellent nut for the table, 

 but not desirable for commercial crackeries, being too small and 

 too plump to crack successfully with machinery. Nut small in 

 size, oblong, smooth, very plump, rounded at the basal end, and 

 blunt pointed at the apex, shell unusually thin; kernel very plump, 



