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We Finally Have a Supply of Good Hardy Pecans! 
For many years we have been trying to obtain enough of these trees to list them in our catalog. Dif- 
ficulties of grafting have prevented this, but now we have a limited supply. So order early if you want 
these hard-to-get northern-type pecans. These trees will produce dependable crops at least to the 40th 
latitude (approximately from Philadelphia, Pa. to Springfield, Ill.). The trees are hardy much farther 
north than this and rapidly develop into beautiful ornamental and shade specimens. Plant at least two 
varieties for cross-pollination. Write for Rayner’s Bulletin No. 18, which includes culture of nut trees. 
There are no finer shade trees than the magnificent pecan. 
~ MAJOR Northern Type Pecan 
With respect to climate there are two main groups of pecans. The 
northern type will mature a crop within 175 to 225 days of growing 
temperature, while the southern pecans require up to 300 days. Major 
is one of the best of the northern type and will produce excellent crops 
as far north as any pecan. Thus it is one of the most dependable of all 
pecans for those who want to grow this fine crop near the northern range 
for pecans. Nuts of Major are of medium size and have excellent flavor 
and quality. The shell is thin and kernels are plump. Trees of Major are very hardy and vigorous and 
begin to bear within four to five years. It is a good pollinator for other varieties. 
| BUSSERON Northern Type Pecan 
This is another of the northern type pecans. It will produce excellent 
crops in many areas where pecans have never been considered to be 
reliable. Nuts of Busseron are of medium size and have a fine rich flavor 
and good cracking quality. It is an early-ripening type and a good 
pollinating variety for other pecans. Busseron originated in Illinois 
about 1908 and has made a good reputation as a fine pecan for extension 
of the northern limit of this wonderful crop. 
GILES Northern Type Pecan 
Giles is one of the heaviest producing of the northern pecans, with one report of 125 lbs. of nuts from 
an 18-year-old tree. It originated in Kansas and is generally considered to be a very dependable pro- 
ducer with good tree vigor. Nuts of Giles are of average size, easy to crack and have excellent flavor. 
Trees begin to bear in three to five years and rapidly attain a beautiful shape that has much ornamental 
and shade value. 
Prices of Major, Giles and Busseron Pecans: 
STURDY GRAFTED TREES ..... 2 to 3-ft. size $4.95 each; 3 for $14.10 
STURDY GRAFTED TREES 3 to 4-ft. size $5.95 each; 3 for $16.95 
These Prices Do Not Include Postage. See page 21 for Postal Rates. 
SOUTHERN TYPE PECANS 
For the area from Virginia to northern Flérida and westward to Texas the southern pecans have great 
commercial value and are excellent for home plantings. They are among the finest of all trees for shade 
and beauty. We offer two fine varieties; STUART and’ DESIRABLE, and recommend that both be 
planted for proper pollination. Two sturdy grafted trees (2 to 3 ft.), one of each variety: $7.95, plus 
postage. 
BUTTERNUT HEARTNUT 
Cornell University Bulletin No. 701 lists Another hardy nut tree for cold climates. 
this as the hardiest of northern nuts. It is fast This is a type of Japanese walnut with smooth, 
growing and makes a nice shade tree with good quality nuts of very nice flavor. Excellent 
loads of elongate nuts having a fine mild flavor. for shade. 
2 to 3-ft. Seedling Trees .. .$1.95 each 2 to 3-ft. Seedling Trees . . .$2.55 each 
30 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 
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