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Bradley's have created a thin shell pecan as hardy 
as an oak. 
NUT TREES for Shade and Profit 
Illinois Pecan 
LARGE THIN SHELLED PECANS 
Will Thrive in the North 
After years of scientific breeding, hybridizing and experimenting we have 
been able to produce three hardy, thin shell pecans, that can be successfully 
grown in all parts of the North, East and West. The All State pecan has 
proven to be as hardy as an oak. The nuts are very large, and of as fine 
quality as the Paper shell varieties of pecans that can be grown only in the 
extreme southern states. Our three hardy varieties begin bearing when very 
young. The All State pecan will begin bearing good crops of nuts when the 
trees are only 3 years old. Our Northern grown trees are thrifty and make 
a very rapid growth, developing into beautiful, ornamental shade trees within 
a short period of time. Commercially pecans of this type are the most prof¬ 
itable investment one could make. The average bearing life of a pecan tree 
is 70 years. 
Northern grown pecan trees are not particular about soil, they will thrive 
in any soil that will produce good farm crops. We suggest that pecan trees 
be planted from 25 to 30 feet apart. 
Some very fine pecan groves can be found in bottom land that overflows 
every year. 
3 to 4 ft. Nut Trees may be shipped by Parcel Post. 
ILLINOIS— Nuts very large, 1 % to 2 inches long. Oblong with a 
thin brownish shell. Excellent cracking quality. Kernel plump 
and of finest flavor, bright color, rich and sweet. Nuts bring the 
highest prices on the market. Tree a heavy bearer, strong grower, 
reaching an immense size, very beautiful, large foliage. This grand 
hardy variety originated near here, the parent tree produces large 
crops of nuts every season, which sell on the market for 3 0c an( i 
more per pound. We recommend this variety above all others. 
Price, strong, sturdy trees, 3 to 4 ft., 97c each; 3 for $2.42; doz., 
$8.92; 4 to 5 ft. trees, $2.00 each. 
4 Year Old Pecan Tree 
INDIANA —The nut is very large, shell soft, kernel full and of ex¬ 
cellent quality. A strong, healthy grower, an early and very pro¬ 
lific bearer. Very desirable for any purpose. Price, strong, well 
developed trees,, 3 to 4 ft., 90c each; 3 for $2.35; doz., for $8.00. 
ALL STATE PECAN—Sold Exclusively by Bradley Brothers— 
Hardy as an Oak —Illustrated on Back Cover —Hardiest large thin 
shell pecan in existence. After years of experimenting, testing 
and breeding we have a variety that will absolutely grow and yield 
big crops of the most delicious nuts in every State in the Union, 
hence its name. It has been proven that the All State pecan is 
absolutely as hardy as an oak. If oak trees grow in your sec¬ 
tion of the country, then you can successfully grow the All State 
pecan. Nuts are larger than those of the well known Illinois variety, many will measure 2^4 to 2*4 
inches long. Shell almost as thin as the paper shell varieties grown in the 
Southern States. Kernels plump and of finest quality, having a most delicious 
flavor, they easily come out of the shell in halves. Trees have more vigor and 
vitality than any other known variety. More rapid in growth, and begin bear¬ 
ing the second year. Trees are most attractive for lawn or shade, they are 
practically immune to insects, do not shed their large deep green leaves until 
very late in the fall. Nuts will ripen before the leaves fall. Regardless of where 
you live, or the kind of soil you have, you can successfully grow large crops of 
All State pecans. As our supply of trees is limited this year may we suggest 
that you place your order as early as possible. We reserve the right to return 
your money on this item, if your order reaches us after our supply of trees is 
exhausted. Strong, sturdy well rooted 3 to 4 feet trees $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00. 
Extra heavy bearing size, 4 to 5 feet trees $2.50 each, 3 for $7.00 Prepaid. 
All State Pecan 
MAYETTE ENGLISH WALNUT TREE NOW BEARING IN PENNSYLVANIA WITH¬ 
STOOD 32 BELOW ZERO. Mr. Joseph H. Geisler of Summerville Pennsylvania, stated in 
a letter written October 16, 1937 the following. I am tickled to pieces because the May- 
ette walnut tree had five fine nuts this fall. They are something new in this section. I 
cracked one and they are surely great. Trees were not injured by the 32 below aero 
winter before last. 
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