SOUTHERN HOME GROUNDS 17 
to bear on the subject." These statements are based on facts and made by 
men who know. They should, command the attention of every enterprising 
farmer and planter in the South. The President of the Nut Growers' Asso- 
ciation said: "I saw a Pecan tree in Mexico. 5 feet in diameter, that is said to 
bear, every year, over a ton of nuts." 
Now, let us consider the value of the different varieties of Pecans. Curtis 
is a medium-sized nut, and is considered one of the best for home planting. 
The shell is thin and the kernel has an excellent flavor. The tree is healthy 
and a good bearer. Dclmas is slightly larger than Curtis, a good commercial 
variety, and the shell is a little thicker. The kernel is larger and of excellent 
quality. Schley is considered by many to be the leading commercial variety. 
The nut is large and the shell is very thin, brittle, and easily cracked. The 
kernel completely fills the shell; its quality is excellent. Schley is one of the 
hardiest varieties. Stuart is another good commercial variety. The nut is 
large, the shell is rather thick, the kernel fills the shell well, and its flavor is 
good. Van Dcman is a large nut, with a medium-thin shell, and has a good 
quality of kernel. The tree is a yery shy bearer. 
Among the more hardy varieties, Indiana, Mantura, and Money-maker are 
considered to be superior. The nuts are medium-sized and the kernels are of high 
quality. These sorts may be safely planted in the colder sections of the South 
and even as far north as Richmond. 
Almost any land in the South Coastal region that will successfully grow 
farm crops will produce Pecans. The trees should be transplanted in winter when 
they are dormant. Do not allow the roots to be exposed to the sun when trans- 
planting. If the soil is stiff and clayey, dynamite should be used to dig the holes. 
Ask the Dupont Powder Company, Wilmington, Delaware, for their booklet, 
"Dynamite on the Karm." Dig the hole big enough to allow the roots to pass 
into it without touching the sides. Cut off the ends of the roots but leave the top 
alone. Set the tree at the depth it stood in the nursery and pack the soil firmly 
around the roots. Settle the dirt with water and put a mulch over the earth, 
around the tree to help retain the moisture. In dry times water the young 
tree. Follow these few instructions and your trees should d o very well. 
To get the highest prices the nuts should be 
polished and graded. Do not pack nuts of 
different sizes in the same package. It is better 
to market them sep- 
.arately, for they will 
then bring the best 
prices. 
Both trees and nuts 
are fairly free from 
insect pests. This fact 
should claim the atten- 
tion of the cotton-plant- 
ers who have fearfully 
watched the havoc 
wrought by boll-weevil. 
If you wish any fur- 
ther information on the 
planting, care, or culti- 
vation of Pecans, wrrte 
us, asking any questions 
you wish. We will at- 
tend to your request 
promptly and will gladly 
tell you what we can. 
There'* money in Pecan* for th« Southern planter 
