GERARDI NURSERY 
O’FALLON, ILL. 
given the proper soil and climatic conditions 
they produce abundantly. Here in our localiLy 
(near St. Louis), the hicans are without any 
question the most desireable nut we can grow. 
A number of fine ones have been brought to 
light—large and of the highest flavor, and 
these hybrids are rapid growers making with¬ 
out any question, the finest shade trees for 
the home yet introduced. 
Black Walnuts 
The black walnut adapts itself (or rather 
varieties have been found) that are adapted 
to a wide range of soil and climate. Of course 
they always require a rich soil to be at their 
best. When given the proper care and soil 
they produce abundantly. Black walnut ker¬ 
nels are in great demand at present and are 
bringing fancy prices. It is the only nut that 
holds its original flavor when used for conf'^c- 
tions. There is no need of mentioning the 
value of black walnut lumber. Everyone kn.ows 
that it brings fabulous prices. The varieties 
we have for sale are those that made excellent 
ratings. In our opinion Mintle, Tasteright and 
Pinecrest are outstanding. For high and dry 
land the Thomas is unsurpassed, and the Stabler 
for wet soggy draws has no equal. 
There are so many very good ones on our 
list that it would not surprise the writer if 
others would work themselves to the top. Only 
time can tell, as the nut industry is still in 
its infancy, except in a few isolated localities. 
The Persian or English Walnut 
We have tried all of the old supposedly hardy 
varieties, but our Illinois conditions killed them 
all. At present we grow only the Broadview 
or are trying it in this locality. When grown 
in the east the Persian walnut is high in tan¬ 
nine and therefore lacks flavor. 
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