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 Trees, there are other varieties of Fruits that can be grown successfully 
ilong the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, such as Pears, Grapes, Mul¬ 
berries, Guavas, and Perries. 
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. 
New Frank Peach 
PEACHES 
Amagydalts perslca 
It is advisable to plant a few new TREES EVERY YEAR on well-drained 
toil, ard NEW VIRGIN LAND, if possible, for a continuous borne 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. 
EEST JUNE 
Ter l and 2. Prolific bearer. Early ripening. Large size. Turns bright 
red all over before ripening. Clingstone. Ripens in June. 
ORCHARD PLANTING 
The land that will produce the best farm crops will also produce the beet 
orchards. Rolling, well drained lands are best for all varieties of fruits. 
No home, large or small is complete without an assortment of Fruit Trees. 
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 tho 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, ear# 
should be taken AGAINST BRUISING. Each pear should be wrapped separa¬ 
tely and placed on shelves in a warm even temperature. As they soften, they 
are juicy and delicious, and will keep this way for several manths. 
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. Flesh 
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 July. 
PINEAPPLE 
Ter. 1 and 2. Tree has an upright habit; fast grower. Fruit is very largo, 
light green with red check. Docs not turn brown when cooked, but hold* lto 
white color. Especially fine for preserving and canning. For the lower coastal 
region, it is the best blight-resisting Tear we know. Ripens in August. 
Trees form a tall column, and may be used for lining drives, etc. for skyline 
effects. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
4 — 5 ft. .NB . . . # .75 each #7.50 per dozen 
5 — 6 ft. .NB . . . 1.09 each 10.00 per dozen 
6 — oft. .NB 1.50 each 15.00 per dozen 
C4RMEN 
Ter. 1 and 2. Freestone. Large white flesh with red cheek. 
ELBE7TA 
Ter. 1 and 2. Freestone. Large, oblong, pointed fruit. Yellow flesh and 
skin with red cheek. Ripens last of July and early August. 
FRANK 
Ter. 1 and 2. Freestone. Large size, yellow skjn with red checks; 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. 
IMPERIAL 
Ter. 1 and 2. Freestone. Large oblong, whitish-yellow, washed—red. Of the 
Honey family. Ripens middle of 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 
4 — 5 ft.NB . . # .75 each #7.50 per dozen 
5 — 6 ft. .NB . . . 1.00 each 10.00 per dozen 
6— 8 ft. .NB. . . 1.50 each 15.00 per dozen 
PERSIMMON:S 
Diospyrus 
Where the Persimmon Is known on the market It finds ready safe. The 
cost cf cultivation, care and production, is reduced to a minimum. Tho trees 
thrive on almost any soil. 
TANE NASHI 
Ter. 1 to 3. The tree is short, stocky 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 
fircst quality. Seedless. Tho finest commercial sort, and the most popular 
home ripened variety. 
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 tike Lombardy Poplars. 
PINEAPPLE Pyrus specie* 
Deciduous Fruiting Tree. Ter. 1 and 2. 30 ft. Tall, upright 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 Id 
mass plantings. 
Approx. Ht. Class XX XXX 
S — 10 ft.B&B. . $3.25 $5.00 each 
10—12 ft. .B&B . 5.50 7.50 each 
12—14 ft. . B&B 8.00 12.00 each 
PLUMS 
rruntts 
Varieties cf Plums suited to the Coastal Section are becoming more widely 
planted. Recent crops cf Plums have shown the people cf South Texas sn4 
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. Bruc«. 
Extra large, red fruit, delicious in flavor. Ripens early in June. 
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 May. 
YEMQN 
Ter. I to 3. Large tomato shape fruit, somewhat four sided. Bears heavy 
and quite ornamental on Tree. 
ZENGI 
Ter. 1 and 3. Medium size, dark meat, edible when yet hard. Long life, 
ever-hearing tree. 
Approx. Ht. Class 
4 — 5 ft.NB. . $1.00 each $10.00 per dozen 
5 — 6 ft .NB . . . 1.50 each 15.00 per dozen 
NONA 
Ter. 1 to 4. Fruit is large, bright red; flesh is yellow, 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 
4 — 5 ft. NB... $ .75 each $7.50 per dozen 
5 — 6 ft.NB. . . 1.00 each 10.00 per dozen 
6 — 8 ft. .NB . . . 1.50 each 15.00 per dozen 
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