136 RICHARD FROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
Michel’s Early Strawberry. 
LOUISIANA SOFT SHELL PECANS. 
This is a variety of nuts which only grow South, and is a sure crop here. Those who 
planted Orange trees twenty years ago, lost most of their labor in January 1886, when 
seven-eighths of trees were killed by the severity of the weather. If Pecan- trees had been 
planted instead, they would have brought a handsome income and continued to increase 
every year in their production, furnishing a never failing crop for a whole century. 
Have no Centennial nor Frotscher’s Egg-Shell pecans to offer this season; as the crop from 
these trees were totally destroyed by the late storm. The heavy wind had blown and twisted 
the nuts from the trees before they were fully matured, and therefore they are unfit for planting. 
I have a limited supply of Louisiana Soft Shell Pecans; these are of a fair size and are as large 
as any to be found this season. Can only furnish five pounds to one purchaser. 
Price, 50c. per pound. 
The pecan crop in general has been almost a complete failure; especially the fancy 
varieties, 
The following letter on Pecan Culture is written by Mr. Wm. NEetson, and may be of im- 
portance to those contemplating the raising of this fruit. 
Mr. Ricuarp FrotscHer, New Orleans. , much speculation as to how profitable it may 
Dear Sir:—There being as you say “an | Prove to those engaged in it. 
evident desire among many here to learn some- It is surprising that this matter should have 
thing more about pecan growing, with a view | received so little attention up to this time, the 
of yplanting,” I send you my views on the | dethand for good nuts being practically un- 
subject. While not professing to be a teacher, | limited. ; 
I think, if you conclude to publish this in your The trees as far as my observation goes, 
‘Garden Manual,” it may be of interest to | are subject to no disease, and have but few 
some who are about starting in the business; | insect pests to contend with. They will grow 
being only a plain statement of facts, without | in almost any soil, on high or low land, no 
