The section in which these trees are grown affords severe climatic tests. The temperature in winter 
frequently goes below zero, while the temperature in spring is varied with sudden changes from warm 
to freezing. > 
The production of pecan trees suitable for Northern states is certainly a remarkable achieve¬ 
ment, and those who apply skill and energy intelligently will find splendid opportunities for rich profit 
and much pleasure. 
VARIETIES 
Appomattox. The original tree of the Appomat¬ 
tox pecan is at Petersburg, Virginia, having 1 
grown in what was once a yard of a splendid | 
residence. The tree has been bearing for twenty 
years. The nut is medium sized, with thin shell; 
the kernel is plump and the flavor excellent. 
The flavor of the Appomattox has been com- i 
pared by a Southern expert with that of the 
San Saba pecan, the choice Texas variety, which 
is considered the standard of quality among j 
pecans. 
Busseron. A choice, hardy Indiana variety, origi¬ 
nating in Knox County. The original Busseron | 
tree has the record of being the most prolific of ! 
any in the state. A handsome, large, thin shell 
nut of excellent quality. A regular and prolific 
bearer. Especially adapted for planting in 
Northern areas. 
Indiana. A hardy variety originating in Knox 
County, Indiana. The original tree, which is 
fifty or sixty feet high and about five feet in cir¬ 
cumference, bears annual crops of choice nuts. 
The nuts are medium in size, with a full, plump, 
light-colored kernel which is fine grained, sweet, 
nutty and of good quality. 
Mantura. The original Mantura tree is a large, 
symmetrical specimen, with wide spreading 
branches. It is about eighty feet high and meas¬ 
ures about eleven feet around the trunk. The 
nut is large, shell very thin, kernel dark straw- 
colored, with a sweet, nutty flavor. The Man¬ 
tura is described in the Yearbook of the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture for 1907, page 319. 
Moneymaker. The tree is precocious, prolific and 
hardy. It transplants well and makes vigorous 
growth in Northern sections. The nut is medium 
sized and the kernel is of fine flavor and quality. 
The Moneymaker has proved hardy as far North 
as Illinois. 
Stuart. The Stuart succeeds over a wide range of 
territory, withstanding 20 degrees below zero in 
Illinois (winter of 1911-12). The nut is large to 
very large, with a kernel of a rich, sweet flavor. 
It is considered one of the best standard varie¬ 
ties for commercial growing. 
PRICES 
Each Per Doz. Per 100 
2- 3 ft. Budded. . $2.00 $20.00 $140.00 
3- 4 ft. Budded. .. 2.50 25.00 150.00 
5-6 ft. Budded. . . 3.00 30.00 
Seedling Trees. Strong, vigorous trees, Rochester 
grown from Indiana seed. 
Each 
Doz. 
Per 100 
Two Year 12-18 inch..$ .25 
$2.00 
$15.00 
Two Year 18-24 inch.. .35 
3.00 
25.00 
Three Year 2-3 ft. .50 
5-oo 
40.00 
6 trees at doz. rate 
50 trees at 100 rate 
NOTE: The production of the hardy, acclimated 
trees is attended with more expense than that 
of the Southern grown tree, and necessarily so. 
THIS PECAN TREE 
(Variety Indiana) 
was one of several shipped to Mr. F. M. Pierce, 
who appears in photograph. It was between five 
and six feet high when set in April, 1911, in Ashta¬ 
bula, Ohio. Picture was made October, 1912, after 
passing through temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees 
below zero during winter of 1911-12. The splendid 
growth (nearly four feet) made by this tree during 
seventeen months, shows that it is perfectly hardy 
on the shore of Lake Erie. 
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