Saint Mary Nurseries 
THE PECAN 
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Nut Trees 
The Pecan and Its Culture 
By H. HAROLD HUME 
Pecans are rapidly becoming one of the most important orchard trees 
in the South. In fact, for general planting they are entitled to first place 
because of their peculiar adaptability to many conditions and locations. 
The merits of this valuable nut are being recognized as never before, and 
the crop has gained a firm place in the markets of the country. To supply 
reliable information on Pecan-growing, this up-to-date work, touching 
every cultural detail, has been prepared after a number of years’ careful 
study of the industry. The book is thoroughly practical and contains 
the information needed by every grower of Pecans. Second edition, 195 
pages, cloth-bound; price $1.50, postpaid. 
WALNUTS 
PRICES ON JAPAN AND BLACK WALNUTS FROM SEED. Each Per 10 
1 to 2 feet. $ 0 25 $2 00 
2 to 3 feet. 30 2 50 
3 to 4 feet. 4 o 3 50 
Japan Walnut. In the development of the nut industry, the Japan Walnut is well worthy 
of a place in every planting, and no home orchard should be without a few trees. They should be 
planted on well-drained land—a sandy or clay loam with a clay foundation is well adapted. The tree 
is a vigorous grower, and comes into bearing early. In habit of growth it is low and spreading, 
reaching a height of 15 or 20 feet, with a spread of branch of about the same distance. It makes a 
beautiful lawn or shade tree. The leaves are large and handsome. The nuts are borne in clusters 
of fifteen to twenty. They have rather thick shells, with sweet, plump kernels of very fine quality. 
Black Walnut. The Black Walnut is one of our most noteworthy native trees. At one time 
common throughout the whole of the Eastern and Central United States, it has become a compara¬ 
tively rare tree in most parts of its native home. Its timber, highly prized for cabinet work, is more 
valuable than any other native timber. It is also coming into prominence as a stock on which to 
graft and bud the English or Persian Walnut. The nuts, though thick-shelled, are rich, oily and 
sweet. 1 he tree grows to large size with wide-spreading branches, making it a noticeable tree in 
any landscape. It is well worth planting for its nuts, for its timber and for its beauty as an ornamental 
shade tree. It succeeds best on well-drained land, and should not be planted on wet soil. 
A New Chestnut , Walters 
A Chestnut originated by Mr. Walters, Wellborn, Florida, believed to be a hybrid between the 
Chinquapin and Spanish Chestnut. It makes a dense-foliaged, spreading tree, very symmetrical 
and beautiful, a desirable tree for any lawn. It comes into bearing early, some nuts may usually 
be expected the first year after planting. The nuts are of medium size and of good flavor. There is 
no question but that this Chestnut is a very valuable addition to our lists of fruits, and we 
recommend it for general planting. Our trees are grown on Japan seedling stocks. Thus we 
secure a tree well adapted for general planting in the South. 
PRICES ON WALTERS CHESTNUT. Each Per 10 
2 to 3 feet.So 50 $ 4 50 
3 to 4 feet. 75 ? oo 
4 to 6 feet. 1 00 9 00 
ALMONDS 
PRICES ON ALMONDS.—On Peach stock. Each Per 10 
1-year, 2 to 3 feet.$0 20 $1 50 
1-year, 3 to 4 feet. 25 2 00 
Not certain bearers in the South, and are not recommended except for garden planting. We 
offer one of the finest varieties, Sultana, the soft-shelled Almond of commerce. 
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