FRUITS FROM YOUR OWN BACK YARD 
FOR THE GULF COAST AREA 
While the South is usually regarded as the home of Citrus, Pecans, and 
Fig Ttees, there are other varieties of Fruits that can be grown successfully 
along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, such as Pears, Grapes, Mul¬ 
berries, Guavas, and Berries. 
The Fruits we list are varieties that have been tried out and will succeed 
under proper selection and preparation of soil and cultural directions. 
Our fifty years' experience teaches us that we cannot grow the same va¬ 
rieties of Peaches, Pears, Plums, and Pecans that thrive and do well in 
higher altitudes and different kinds of soils, even a hundred miles back 
from the Coast. 
PEACHES 
Amagydalis persica 
It is advisable to plant a few new TREES EVERY YEAR on well-drained 
soil, and NEW VIRGIN LAND, if possible, for a continuous home supply. 
Peaches should be well cultivated, fertilized with NITROGEN WHEN YOUNG, 
AND POTASH WHEN BEARING. They should be SPRAYED REGULARLY. 
The varieties we list have been chosen for the Gulf Coast Territory. 
BEST MAY 
'Ter. 1 and 2. Prolific bearer. Early ripening. Large size. Turns bright 
red all over before ripening. Clingstone. Ripens in May. 
ELBERTA 
Ter. 1 and 2. Freestone. Large, oblong, pointed fruit. Yellow flesh and 
skin with red cheek. Bipens last of July and early August. 
FRANK 
Ter. 1 and 2. Freestone. Large size, yellow skin with red cheeks; flesh 
yellow, juicy and of good flavor. Ripens late in July. 
HONEY 
Ter. 1. Heavy bearer. Medium size, with decided point. Creamy-white 
flesh, tinted red. One of the sweetest. Freestone. Ripens middle of June. 
INDIAN CXING 
Ter. 1 to 3. Fruit medium to large, skin mottled blood purple; flesh firm, 
juicy, streaked with red; clingstone. Ripens last of July to middle of August. 
LUTTICHAU 
Ter. 1 and 2. A fine market and table peach. Large, greenish-white, marked 
with red. Juicy and fine flavored. Freestone. Ripens early in June. 
PALLAS 
Ter. 1 to 2. Prolific and regular bearer. Flesh is white, washed with red. 
Medium size, oblcng shape, decidedly pointed. Very sweet. Freestone. Ripens 
early in July. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
3 — 5 ft.NB . . .$ .40 each ^4.00 dozen 
5 — 6 ft.NB. . . .80 each 8.00 dozen 
6 — 8 ft.NB. . . 1.25 each 12.50 dozen 
PERSIMMONS 
Diospyrus 
Where the Persimmon is known on the market it finds ready sale. The 
cost of cultivation, care and production, is reduced to a minimum. The trees 
thrive on almost any soil. 
GAILEY 
Ter. 1 to 3. Small, oblong, conical shaped fruit. Dull red color. Flesh 
is dark, about the seeds. Produces an abundance of staminate flowers for 
pollenizing other varieties. One tree of this variety should be planted to 
every 6 or 8 of the other kinds. 
HACHEYA 
Ter. 1 to 3. Very large, oblong fruit. Conical with rounded point. Reddish- 
yellow. Tree vigorous, attractive and long lived. One of the best for general 
planting. This is the variety grown almost exclusively in California for 
market purposes. 
TANE NASHI 
Ter. 1 to 3. The tree is short, stoclty grower and long lived. Begins 
bearing when quite young, and is very prolific. Fruit is large to very large, 
roundish-conical in shape. Skin is light yellow; flesh is yellow, and of 
finest quality. Seedless. The finest commercial sort, and the most popular 
home ripened variety. 
TRIUMPH 
Per. 1 to 2. A vigorous grower with willowy branches. Fruit is yellowish- 
red, tomato shaped, bright, smooth skin. Flesh is yellow, firm, fine grained, 
and of very fine quality. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
3 — 5 ft, .. NB . ^ .75 each ^7.50 dozen 
5 — 7 ft.NB . . . 1.40 each 14.00 dozen 
ORCHARD PLANTING 
The land that wilt produce the best farm crops will also produce the best 
orchards. Rolling, well drained lands are best for all varieties of fruits. 
No home, large or small is complete without a!i assortment of Fruit TTees. 
A few fruit Trees, properly selected, planted and well cared for, will pro¬ 
duce enough fruit for the average family, with some to sell. 
PEARS 
Pyrus 
After the second year. Pears should not be cultivated, but the GROUND 
ALLOWED TO BECOME HARD. They should not be fertilized with NITRO¬ 
GEN, but with POTASH fertilizer only. 
In order to have the fruit good to eat fresh,_ it should be GATHERED 
GREEN, several weeks before the ripening period. When gathering, cart 
should be taken AGAINST BRUISING. Each pear should be wrapped separa¬ 
tely and placed on shelves in a warm even temperature. As they seften, they 
are juicy and delicious, and will keep this way for several months. 
GARBER 
Ter. 1 to 6. Tree is a rapid grower and prolific bearer. Branches upright. 
Fruit is large, rounded shape, smooth skin, ripening about August 15th. 
KEIFFER 
Ter. 1 to 6. Tree is a vigorous grower, making a well shaped, upright top. 
Fruit is large to very large; skin, yellow with light vermilion cheek. Fleoh 
is brittle, very juicy. Fruit does not ripen on the tree until October or No¬ 
vember. 
LECONTE 
Ter. 1 and 2. Medium, bell-shaped, smooth; creamy yellow with slight 
blush; flesh crisp, sweet and juicy. A rapid grower and young and prolific 
bearer. Ripens in Juiy. 
PINEAPPLE 
Ter. 1 and 2. Tree has an upright habit; fast grower. Fruit is very largo, 
light green with red cheek. Does not turn brown when cooked, but holds lt» 
white color. Especially fine for preserving and canning. For the lower coastal 
region, it is the best blight-resisting Pear we know. Ripens in August. 
Trees form a tall column, and may be used for lining drives, etc. for skyline 
effects. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
3 — 5 ft.NB . . .$ .60 each ^6.00 dozen 
5 — 7 ft.NB. . . 1.00 each 10.00 dozen 
6 — 8 ft.NB. . . 1.50 each 15.00 dozen 
8 — 10 ft.NB. . . 2.50 each 25.00 dozen 
NEW PROLIFIC PEAR 
DOUGLAS 
Ter 1 to 6. A New Pear. Tree is a vigorous grower, with upright branches. 
Large glossy leaves. Fruit is large, slightly oblong in shape, creamy white 
with red cheek. Ripens in August. A very heavy producer, and one of the 
best. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
3 — 5 ft.NB . . . $1.50 each $15.00 dozen 
5 — 7 ft..NB . . . 2.20 each 22.00 dozen 
PEAR TREES FOR ORNAMENT 
Use to line Drives and Frame the Home Grounds like Lombardy Poplars. 
PINEAPPLE Pyrus .species 
Deciduous Fruiting Tree. Ter. 1 and 2. 30 ft. 'Tall, upnght growth. The 
fruiting type of pear, and in addition to its productive ability for fruit, the 
trees form a'tall column, useful for lining drives, and for skyline effects in 
mass plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
6 _ 8 ft.B&B. . $2.50 $3.00 each 
8 _10 ft.B&B. . . 4.00 5.00 each 
10_12 ft.B&B. . . 6.00 7.50 each 
PLUMS 
Primus 
Varieties of Piums suited to the Coastal Section are becoming more widely 
planted. Recent crops of Plums have shown the people of South Texas and 
Louisiana that there is no better section for their extensive production. 
BRUCE 
Ter. 1 to 4. A very productive hybrid, originated by Mr. A. L. Bruce. 
Extra large, red fruit, delicious in flavor. Ripens early in June. 
EXCELSIOR 
Ter. 1 and 2. Prolific, regular bearer. Plums are large, round, and purplish 
red. Ripens early in July. A cross between the Japanese and Chicasaw va¬ 
rieties. This is the best plum for the Coast-wide territory. 
GOLD 
Ter. 1 and 2. A prolific bearer. Fruit is of medium size, firm yellow, with 
a little red. Ripens middle of July. 
METHLEY 
Ter. 1 to 4. A very large plum, with greenish-red skin. Red flesh. 
Deliciously sweet. Best of the early plums. Ripens middle of Ma>. 
NONA 
Ter. 1 to 4. Fruit is large, bright red; flesh is jellow', juicy, and of high 
quality. Ripens middle of July. 
SANTA ROSA 
Ter. 1 to 3. Large; rich color of red. Ripens middle of June. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
3 — 5 ft.NB $ .50 each $5.00 dozen 
5 — 6 ft.NB .80 each 8.00 dozen 
6 — 8ft.NB 1.25 each 12.50 dozen 
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