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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
growing as far north as Pennsylvania. Two very valuable 
varieties, Appomattox and Mantura, have been found in 
Southern Virginia and are now being extensively propagated 
for planting in the northern portions of the pecan area. 
In North Carolina seedling pecans are found growing all 
over the coastal region. These nuts are not generally large 
in size but are usually well filled with meat. Nearly every 
homestead has its pecan trees and in some towns they are 
used quite largely for shade and ornamental purposes. 
The product of such trees is found in stores as a staple food 
product. Some budded and grafted trees have been plant¬ 
ed here and there which are now coming into fruit. These 
are so markedly superior to the seedling trees that they 
attract a good deal of attention. A six-year-old Stuart tree 
at New Bern, N. C., bore last year 18 pounds of nuts. This 
shows what early and heavy crops are possible from budded 
trees. 
In order to obtain exact data on the behavior of the 
different standard varieties of pecans in North Carolina, 
the State Horticulturist had variety plantings made on 
three of the different test farms of the State Department of 
Agriculture. One of these farms is situated in the southern 
part of the coastal region near Wilmington, N. C. The 
second is in the northern part of the coastal plain at Rocky 
Mount, ioo miles north of the first. The third planting is 
at Statesville, N. C., in the Piedmont, at an altitude of 
iooo feet. 
Twenty-seven varieties have been planted on each of 
these farms. The trees on the coastal farms have grown 
remarkably well and not a single one has been winter 
killed. On the Piedmont farm a number of varieties have 
shown that the altitude is somewhat too high for them. 
From the data obtained from these plantings an illustrated 
bulletin has been published for general distribution. 
The records of heavy yields of seedling trees in the coastal 
region of North Carolina and the rapid growth and early 
bearing of named varieties of pecans show that soil and 
climatic conditions are very favorable here for the growing 
of pecans in a commercial way. For the last two seasons 
this subject has been brought before the people of Eastern 
Carolina at Farmers’ Institute meetings and as a result a 
great many budded trees have been planted and also a few 
commercial groves set. 
We find that good cotton land is ideal for the growing of 
pecans and we advocate the setting of budded pecan trees 
as a cure for low priced cotton and the dreaded boll weevil. 
IN FAVOR OF LOW HEADED TREES 
When I say a low headed tree, I do not mean a dwarf, but any 
of the standard varieties with the first branches from two to three 
feet from the ground. These are very much longer lived, more 
vigorous, and altogether more satisfactory than any dwarf possibly 
can be. The only place for the latter is on the grounds of some 
gentleman who has very little room, and wants a few trees for his 
own pleasure. The notion that they will come into bearing earlier 
is a mistake, for all the evidence goes to show that standards low 
headed and properly pruned will bear as soon. 
The advantages of the low headed trees are these : The branches 
protect the trunk. We are hearing a great many complaints of 
damage by sun scald and so-called “collar rot,” many of which are 
doubtless due to exposure. The little tree has been forced in the 
nursery row in the shade of another tree. We set it out "in the 
P. OUWERKERK, 
No. 216 Jane St., Weehawken Heights, Hoboken, N. J. 
Rhododendrons, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Hardy Azaleas, 
Paeonies, Magnolias, Box Trees, Fancy Conifers, Hydran¬ 
geas and Shrubs, our specialties at our HOLLAND NUR¬ 
SERIES. Some of the goods on hand here during the 
packing season. 
BOX STRAPS 
WARD-DICKEY STEEL COMPANY 
Manufacturers of Planished Sheet Steel 
INDIANA HARBOR, IND. 
GRAPE VINES 
We offer for Fall and Spring delivery the largest and 
most complete stock of GRAPE VINES in strong grades for 
nurserymen and dealer’s trade. 
We also have an extra fine block of President Wilder cur¬ 
rants which have made a strong growth. 
SEND LIST OF YOUR WANTS FOR PRICES 
T. S HUBBARD COMPANY 
Established 1866 FREDONIA, N. Y. 
W E issue to members a Credit List with quarterly sup¬ 
plements. The list now contains between 7000 and 
8000 names. Membership fee $10.00, including privilege of 
obtaining unlimited number of ratings at cost. We also 
collect accounts at standard rates. 
National Florists’ Board of Trade, 56 Pine St., New York. 
The Southwestern Nursery Co. 
of OKEMAH, OKLAHOMA 
will have for late Fall and early Spring an exceptionally fine lot of 
ONE YEAR APPLE, PEACH, PLUM and BUDDED ROSES; 
TWO YEAR CALIFORNIA PRIVET, CAROLINA 
POPLARS, and CATALPA SPECIOSA. 
WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION. 
Easterly Nursery Co., 
CLEVELAND, TENN. 
Offers for Spring Shipment: 
One, Two and Three-year Apple, Two-year Kiefier Pear, Two-year Sour Cherry, 
One-year Peach in car-load lots. A good assortment of Japan Plums, one-year and 
Mariana Stocks. Ask for prices. 
A BARGAIN 
inch and up 5 to 6 ft.; 3-4 and up. Mostly Bartlett. 
Can also furnish a few of the leading varieties. 
It will be worth while to get our prices before buying elsewhere 
Address, 
PIONEER NURSERIES COMPANY, 
Salt Lake City, Utah. 
