Pecans, Almonds, and other Choice Nuts 
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REID'S NURSERIES, UPLAND, OHIO 
Nuts and Nut Trees. 
Plant Nut TREES Instead of the Nuts. 
Until recently Nut Trees have been but little grown In nurseries, and in consequence all transplanted 
trees have come from the forest, or where they have come up and grown naturally. Having but few or no fibrous 
roots, their transplanting has been attended with much u nccrt uinty , and the impression has been formed that 
they could not be transplanted, but that to insure success the seed must be planted where the tree is intended to 
stand. This is erroneous, and has deterred many from engaging in this profitable industry. Many of the 
nut-bearing trees, when grown in nurseries, are well supplied with fibrous roots, and can be transplanted as 
safely as an apple tree. Thus the planter has the benefit of the three or four years’ growth in the nursery over 
the method of planting the seed, with the uncertainty of their coming up regularly, to say nothing of the time, 
care and attention required to get them properly started. We therefore advise our customers always to 
plant the trees, If they can be had, and save three or four years’ time. 
Nut culture is an industry that until recently has received but little attention. The large returns of $25 to 
$50 from individual trees, and the immense profits from established orchards, have stimulated the interest, and 
our foremost enterprising fruit-growers are planting nut trees largely for market purposes. Others, who enjoy 
the nuts during winter, are realizing that in order to have an abundant supply it is only necessary to plant the 
trees, as hardy varieties are now grown that succeed in all sections of the United States. 
ALMONDS. 
It has been found that these grow well in the United 
States, and bear good crops of fine nuts, if given the 
same amount of care bestowed 
upon fruit trees. 
Hard Shell. A fine, hardy va- 
riety, with a large, plump kernel 
and with large, showy, ornamental 
blossoms. First-class, 25 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz. 
Soft, or Paper Shell. This is 
what is known as the "Ladies’ Al- 
mond, or Lady Finger of the Shops;” 
but, although preferable to the 
hard shell, it is not so hardy; ker- 
nels sweet and rich. First-class, 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Almond. BUTTERNUTS. 
Tree of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant, tropical- 
looking foliage; very ornamental; very productive; 
bears young; nuts differ from American black walnut 
in being longer, with kernels of sweeter and more 
delicate flavor. First-class, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. ; 
medium, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Shellbark. 
thing to have. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
HICKORY 
SHELLBARKS. 
To our taste, no other nut that 
grows, either foreign or native, is 
superior to this ; in quality it pos- 
sesses a peculiar rich, nutty flavor, 
excelled by none. The tree is of 
sturdy, lofty growth. The wood, 
on account of its great strength 
and elasticity, is highly prized for 
making agricultural implements; 
therefore a grove of Shellbark 
trees is an increasingly valuable 
Reid's Ncrsekies, Bonham. Texas, 
Upland. Ohio. March 2, 1899. 
Dear Sir— My order came to hand yesterday in real first- 
class condition, and everything is perfectly satisfactory. Will 
send you our orders in the future. 
Very truly, 
J. M. Gray & Bbo. 
FILBERTS, or HAZELNUTS. 
These are of the easiest culture, and among the 
most profitable and satisfactory 
nuts to grow; of dwarf habit, 
entirely hardy, abundant yielding, 
l succeeding almost everywhere, 
and coming into bearing young. 
I Those who are interested in nut 
culture may 
well plant these 
bushes largely. 
Kentish Cob. 
This is one of 
the finest and largest of Filberts job- 
long, and of excellent quality. First- 
class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Cosford Thin Shell. An English 
variety; valuable for thinness of 
shell and sweetness of kernel. First- 
class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
English. The sort usually sold at 
the fruit stands. First-class, 20 cts. 
each, $2 per doz. Strong, and well-rooted. 
Filbert. 
Kentish Cob. 
Pecan. 
PECANS. 
Paper Shelb A beautiful, symmetrical and rapid- 
growing tree of luxuriant foliage, which it retains 
late in the fall; produces valuable timber and heavy 
crops of sweet, oblong, smooth nuts of very good 
quality. Can be grown wherever the hickory thrives, 
and is a very profitable and hardy tree; the nuts are 
in active demand at good prices. First-class, 30 cents 
each, $3 per doz. 
