P.J.BERCKMANS CO. 
Pecans 
Where soil and climatic conditions are proper, it has been practically demonstrated that Pecan-growing is a 
,nvcs ^ n ? eT ?^» but only grafted or budded trees of well-known and meritorius varieties, should be planted 
and these varieties should have the following qualifications: Large size, good flavor, thin shell, easy-cracking qual¬ 
ity, and freedom from disease; furthermore, the purchaser should know that the trees are propagated from 
grafts or buds taken from good, bearing trees. 
It is a well-established fact that some varieties of 
Pecans, the same as with other fruits, are adapted to 
certain localities, whereas the same varieties are not 
so good in other locations. It is not yet known 
which variety is adapted to the greatest number of 
localities. There are scores of varieties now culti¬ 
vated and new sorts being advertised every year, but 
a half-dozen of the best tested and well-known sorts 
would be amply sufficient for any commercial grower. 
Pecans should be planted from 40 to 60 feet apart, 
according to the soil. The Pecan will adapt itself to 
a great variety of soil—the rich, alluvial soil of the 
river bottoms, the high rolling land, and the sandy 
pine levels; but never set a Pecan in pipe-clay land 
or that which is not well drained, for if the land 
sours the trees will be killed or so badly injured 
that they will never give satisfactory results. 
Some varieties of Pecans are hardy as far north as 
Iowa. Its natural distribution includes fifteen de¬ 
grees of latitude. The trees can be safely trans- 
plantod as soon as they are thoroughly matured in 
♦ •i nr a ? d the tran splanting can be safelv done 
until March. It is a mistake to think that Pecans 
t n , ee .4 cultivation. They must be cultivated and 
fertilized if you desire to get returns from the trees. 
I he land between the rows can be planted for several 
years in cotton, peas, potatoes or vegetables. Stable 
manure, bone meal or high-grade commercial fertil¬ 
izer are excellent fertilizers for Pecans. 
Pecan Tree. 
should have plenty of potash. 
utniing ago tuo 
As to the commercial value of nuts, this varies according to qi 7 p nrwi , 
pound wholesale from 30 to (50 cents per pound. The "argeft si^s bring faTcy d prices 3 ° t0 5 ° t0 ‘ h6 
Pecans are long-lived. Budded and grafted trees, if well cared for will bear it , , 
cannot expect paying results before the trees are from seven to eight vears of ace \ ten v^rni 
produce from fifteen to fifty pounds of nuts. If in S ec«s or fungous 'disuses affect 
Directions for Handling and Transplanting Pecans. 
Take great care in preventing the roots of trees from becoming dry bv beintr exnn*ed ^ 
the roots moist and covered at all times. When taking the trees to the field foAettiSr^th.v m„In h ' r ' ? e ® p 
covered with moss, wet sacks or something similar, to protect them from drvine- out" ThE’ ; 0 f y mi J st carefully 
tree should be removed at a time, and thU set at once in the hole prevTously dug The ho e Kd ,° nl , y ,° ne 
feet wide and of proper depth. Cut off the ends of all bruised orbroken roots Use a sharo knife 
do not use an axe or hatchet It has been practically demonstrated that it is advisable to cut off •/n»rf h Hr 
the tap-root, as this causes the roots to throw out laternals. This will allow the trees tn rpppivi f p 2 rfc 
at the same time affords it a firmer hold upon the land. Place the tree in The hole l ° K mor ! food> ? nd 
it originally stood in the nursery row: fill the hole about half full with well nuWeri;l n - che V? e ®P.® r tha . n 
a proper proportion of well-rotted stable manure. If this is not available use the ln which there is 
fertilizer. This must also be thoroughly mixed with the soil. ’ ie proper am <>unt of high-grade 
Pack the earth well about the roots of the tree—the firmer the better Pill n«i« j . 
well, but leave at least two inches of loose soil on top. If the soil is very drv ! if the dir ] 
a^out the tree when the hole is partly filled. When the trees are more than four’ . sh ° ul . d Jj® Poured 
should be cut back to within four feet of the ground. Do this after the tree L heig J t ’ 1 the top 
break the eyes off the tree in handling Keep them well cultivated and properly pruned Careful DOt t0 
feet blfor^ h .e d vel X i C S e ample reSUU8 ' n P ' ant,nS PeCa " S wUh dynamite-one-balf pound of dynamite placed four 
and satisfactory^ 8 b, ‘ dd ° d " graf ' ed ° n ‘ hri,ty ‘ W ° and ^ar seedlings, and are, therefore, very hardy 
PRICES: 
Each 
10 
100 
5 to 6 ft., heavy . 
. . .$1.25 
$12.00 
$110.00 
4 to 5 ft., heavy . 
... 1.00 
9.50 
90.00 
3 to 4 ft., heavy . 
. . . .90 
8.50 
70.00 
2 to 3 ft., stocky . 
. . .75 
7.00 
60.00 
Frotscher. Very large, nuts 
averaging 45 to 
50 to the 
pound. Shell very thin; 
can be 
cracked 
with the 
teeth; meat sweet and of fine quality, and can be re¬ 
moved entire from the shell. One of the best Pecans 
grown. 
Jerome. Our stock is grown from the parent tree, 
which originated in Louisiana. This is a seedling of 
Pride of the Coast, but far superior to the parent. 
The tree is very healthy and vigorous; nuts very 
large; shell about the same thickness as Pride of 
the Coast. Good cracking quality and well filled. 
Runs 30 to 50 to the pound. For several years we 
inadvertently sent out this Pecan under the name of 
1 ride of the Coast. The Jerome is unquestionably 
a very superior variety and a heavier bearer. 
bchley. Medium to large; 1% to 1% inches long; 
oblong, slightly flattened; shell thin; plump rich 
flavor; good grower; one of the best. 
Stuart. Nut large to very large; 1% to 2% inches 
long; oblong; shell of medium thickness, and of verv 
good cracking quality; kernel full, plump, of best 
quality; flavor rich and sweet; a good grower; heavy 
bearer; excellent. 
Van Deman. Nut large to very large; from % to 2 % 
inches in length, slender, pointed at both ends; shell 
of medium thickness; excellent cracking qualities; 
kernel full and plump; flavor good; vigorous grower; 
large foliage. 
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