PLANT PECANS 
FOR SHADE 
AND NUTS 
There are pecans and PECANS! The Paper Shell Pe¬ 
cans are THE PECANS They are the ones that should 
BE PLANTED, for they are just as productive as the thick- 
shell varieties, but bring higher prices. The industry is no 
longer speculative nor experimental, FOR THE OLD 
PLANTERS, the reliable nurserymen, and the state ex¬ 
periment stations have made careful investigations, learning 
which types of soil are the most suitable, the best methods 
of propagation, and which varieties give the BEST RE¬ 
TURNS. All of these facts are available to the novice who 
is considering THE PLANTING of a pecan orchard. 
PAPER SHELL 
PECANS 
Notwithstanding the fact that Pecan Orchards have been planted heavily 
throughout the South for a number of years, and there are MANY THOU¬ 
SANDS 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. 
CULTIVATE WELL AND GET RESULTS 
We cannot too firmly advocate cultivation of nut trees. 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 impossible to expect good results. 
Time of 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. 
CURTIS 
Ter. 1 and 2. Of Florida Origin. Makes a beautiful rapid growing tree. 
It is a heavy bearer of very thin shelled, medium-sized nuts of highest 
quality. Kernel plump and richest in quality of any Pecan generally planted. 
We recommend this variety very highly for a few trees around the home or 
orchard-planting. Those who know this variety prefer it above all others for 
Its good bearing qualities, plumpness of meat, and thinness of shell. 
MOORE 
Ter. 1 and 2. An amazing producer. Bears heavily and ripens early enough 
to be first on the market. Small, 67 per lb. kernel of good flavor. A 
splendid cracking Pecan, a profit maker for all who plant it. Fully as re¬ 
sistant to scab as Success. Provides early pollen for other varieties. 
BIG 
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, 
yeUow. Very early and prolific bearer. 
BRADLEY 
Ter. 1 and 2. Tree is a vigorous grower, with willowy branches, with¬ 
standing gales without shedding nuts or breaking limbs. Comes into bearing 
younger and more prolific than most other varieties, and does better in West 
Texas than some \Vestern varieties. The Bradley has taken every prize where 
shown on account of its richness of meat. You will make no mistake in 
planting this variety exclusively. Shell is thin and easily cracked, permitting 
the kernels to be removed whole. 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, upright grower. Nuts are medium 
to large. Planted more generally than any other variety. Very hardy. 
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. Fills well and of good quality. Successful over a wide area. 
Approx. Ht. Caliper Class 
5 — 6 ft.NB. . ^2.50 each ^25.00 dozen 
6 7 ft. ... 1 — 1 Y 4 in.. . NB. . 3.00 each 30.00 dozen 
7 8 ft. ... 1 % — 1V2 in.. . NB. . 4.00 each 40.00 dozen 
B 9 ft. . . . IV 2 — 1^ in.. .NB. . 6.00 each 60.00 dozen 
NOTE: Larger Trees quoted at special prices. 
MAHAN 
The Largest Nuts 
Ter. 1 and 2. e have arranged with the grower to have these in top-worked 
trees, so you get a much stronger root than where grafted at the ground. Strong 
upright grower, the largest of all varieties suited for the lower Coastal Sec¬ 
tion. Comes into bearing especially when grafted on to older roots, quicker 
than the average pecan Tree. Shell thin, appearance fine on account of 
Its size. Flavor fair, good cracking qualities. This is the variety sought 
When an early bearing and extra large size nut is desired. Some Nuts 
measure 2 V 2 m. long. 
Approx. Ht 
5 — 6 ft. 
6 — 7 ft. 
7 — 8 ft. 
Class Price 
. NB. . . ^4.00 each 
. NB. . . 5.00 each 
. NB. . . 7.50 each 
NOTE: We have a few of these growing on Soil that can be Balled and 
Burlapped. Me quote these Balled and Burlapped at double the price of Bare 
Rooted. This Insures the life and are sure to make a good growth the 
first year. 
PLANT LARGE TREES! 
Gather Nuts the First Year! 
It is generally considered that IT TAKES SEVEN YEARS for a 
pecan tree to BEGIN BEARING. This seems A LONG TIME to 
most of us, as we Americans are a people of little patience. We like 
to have things done NOW without having to wait. During the past 
few years THERE HAS BEEN an increasing demand for large 
bearing-size Pecan Trees. To meet this demand we have grown a 
number of FINE SPECIMENS in our Nurseries which BEAR REGU¬ 
LAR CROPS of fine paper-shell PECANS. 
SPECIAL MOVING EQUIPMENT 
These large trees, by expert handling and the use of our special Big Tree 
Moving Equipment, can be dug with the soil about the roots, then the soil 
about the roots encased in a box, and transplanted to a new location, where 
they will continue to grow and bear. We have known them to bear some 
the first year after planting. 
PRICES BIG BOXED PECAN TREES 
Class Caliper 
Specimens Boxed 5 — 6 in.^75.00 each 
Specimens Boxed 6 — 7 in. 95.00 each 
Specimens Boxed 7 — 8 in. .120.00 each 
Specimens Boxed 8 — 10 in. .150.00 each 
DELIVERED AND PLANTED 
These Prices cover delivery within a radius of 30 miles of 
our Nursery, and Planting. For longer distance delivery, 
add 10c per mile each way to cover cost of operating equip¬ 
ment. We will Insure them to grow (according to the 
Terms of this Catalog) for 25 per cent added to the price. 
Pecan Trees with roots boxed, on our equipment, ready for transplanting to 
new site. They travel safely this way and suffer no setback from moving. 
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