PAPER SHELL PECANS* 
Time oi Bearing 
The time of bearing depends upon the care given 
and the method of fertilizing. It is better to have 
the tree make a good, sturdy growth and attain fair 
size before it bears; then the method of care should 
be changed so as to produce short twigs upon which 
the nut clusters are borne. This can be done by 
decreasing the amount of nitrogen and adding 
potash. 
BIG ‘‘Z”— Ter. 1 and 2. Strong, upright grower, 
making a rounded head. The peer of all varieties 
for the lower coastal section. The Big “Z” bears 
twice as many nuts as any of the old standard 
varieties in the same grove. It is the only large 
nut we have observed which bears regularly. The 
size averages 38 to 40 to the pound. Shell is thin, 
partitions thin, appearance fine, kernel rich, yellow, 
crisp, and of fine flavor. Best cracking qualities of 
any large nut. Very early and prolific bearer. 
BRADLEY— Ter. 1 and 2. Tree is a vigorous gpwer, 
with willowy branches, withstanding gales without 
shedding nuts or breaking limbs. Comes into bear¬ 
ing younger and more prolific than most other- 
varieties, and does better in west Texas than some 
Western varieties. The Bradley has taken every 
prize where shown on account of its richness of 
meat. You wHl make no mistake m planting this 
variety exclusively. Shell is thin atid easily 
cracked, permitting the kernels to be removed 
whole. No corky substance; kernel is plump, rich, 
sweet, very heavy, and of the best quality. 45 to 
50 nuts to the pound. 
STUART— Ter. 1 to 5. Tree is decidedly strong, up¬ 
right grower. Nuts are medium to large, fairly thin 
shell, and of good quality. Planted more generally 
than any other variety. Very hardy. 
Notwithstanding the fact that Pecan Orchards 
have been planted heavily throughout the South 
for a number of years, and there are many thous¬ 
ands of acres now bearing, the outlook is even 
brighter at present than at any time heretofore. 
Those who engaged in the industry in the early 
days are reaping rich rewards, and where it might 
seem that there was a danger of overproduction, 
the market and demand is growing even faster than 
production, so that today we find a ready_ sales for 
the improved varieties of Pecans at prices even 
better than they were ten years ago. 
There are several reasons why the Pecan offers 
greater inducements for the commercial planter than 
almost any other crop. Briefly they are: the Im¬ 
proved Varieties budded or grafted from bearing 
trees begin to produce crops very early; the tree is 
long lived; it is fairly free of injurious insects and 
diseases; the nuts do not have to be sold immedi¬ 
ately when gathered, but may be kept for months 
without the necessity of placing in cold storage. 
Cultivate Well and Get Results 
We cannot too firmly advocate cultivation of nut 
trees. You are aware of the large income they will 
bring you. If you want the best results, it is 
imperative that you fertilize, spray, and cultivate 
your trees well and give them excellent care and 
attention. Without this proper attention, it is im¬ 
possible to expect good results. 
Number of Trees to the Acre 
1 X 1 foot ......43, 560 
10 X 10 feet . 435 
15 X 15 feet . 196 
20 X 20 feet . 108 
30 X 30 feet . 45 
40 X 40 feet . 27 
60 X 60 feet . 12 
SUCCESS— Ter. 1 to 5. Tree is a sturdy, vigorous 
grower, making a broad, full head. Nuts are large, 
almost round, some larger at the stem end. Shell 
is of average thickness. Pills well and of good 
quality. Successful over a wide area. 
Approx. Ht. Caliper 
6 - 7 ft. 1 -IH in. 
7 - 8 ft. T/4-11^ in. 
8 - 9 ft. VA-IH in. 
Clziss Price 
, .NB $3.25 each 
,.NB 4.25 each 
, .NB 5.50 each 
Pecan Trees must have room to grow. Plant at least 60x60 ft. Tops should be pnmed when planted. 
