Delayed planting means delayed returns. A tree 
planted this year is always a year ahead of a tree 
planted a year later, and the difference is not the 
amount of the first, but always the amount of the 
last crop borne. 
This being the natural home of the Hardy North¬ 
ern Pecan Tree, my nursery stock is grown under 
natural conditions, giving them all the strength 
and vigor possible for a tree to have. 
The soil in which my nursery is located is espe¬ 
cially adapted to this, as it is underlaid with a strata 
of hard soil which discourages the downward 
growth of the tap root at a depth of about four 
feet, causing many lateral and feeder roots to de¬ 
velop near the surface that would not in a sandy 
or loose sub-soil. This gives my trees a superior 
system of lateral roots, making them easy to trans¬ 
plant and quick to start growth. 
WHEN TO ORDER 
Early ordering of trees is advised. Orders placed 
well in advance of shipping season, wili be shipped 
on any date requested, weather permitting, while 
those placed during rush season are sent out in the 
order they are received. 
A liberal discount will be allowed on advance 
orders, as these are a saving to me in advertising 
and correspondence during rush season. 
Also by placing order in advance you are sure of 
being in time to get the size and varieties wanted, 
as later, stocks of some kinds are often exhausted. 
WHEN TO PLANT 
Nut trees may be planted either Spring or Fall. I 
usually start shipping in Spring as early in March 
as weather will permit and continue until about the 
first of May, though would advise those ordering, 
especially from south of here, to plant by middle of 
April. 
Fall shipping starts as soon as leaves are off in 
October, and is continued until cold weather. 
VARIETIES OF PECANS 
MAJOR—Originated in Henderson County, Ky. 
Parent tree very large, prolific and an annual bear¬ 
er. Nut medium to small, almost round, thin shell, 
plump kernel, of fine quality, splendid cracker. An 
ideal nut for the confectioner. 
GREENRIVER—Originated in Henderson County, 
Ky. Parent tree very large and prolific, and is a 
very regular bearer. Nut of good size, plump ker¬ 
nel, of fine flavor, good cracker. A very desirable 
nut for home use, as well as a favorite for the mar¬ 
ket. 
BUTTERICK—Parent tree stands near Grayville, 
Ill. This tree is very old and a prolific bearer. It is 
known to have been in bearing for more than one 
hundred years, in which time it is said to have 
missed only three crops. The nut is large ,thin 
shell, plump kernel of good quality, a desirable va¬ 
riety in every way. 
BUSSERON—Originated in Knox County, Ind. 
Parent tree, very old, and said to be one of the best 
