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J. F. JONES NURSERIES, LANCASTER, PA. 
THE NORTHERN PECAN—(Continued) 
BUSSERON. Supposed to be the parent of the Indiana pecan as the nuts 
are much alike as to size, shape and quality. The trees are growing not far 
apart. The Busseron is much the older and larger of the two trees. The 
old Busseron tree is said to be the greatest bearer of any of the pecan trees 
in the state of Indiana. 
GREENRIVER. Originated in Henderson County, Ky. The nut is 
medium size, shell thin; kernel full and plump and of the best quality. This 
variety bears good crops here. 
POSEY. From Gibson County, Indiana. One of the largest and finest 
pecans of this group. The nut is large and a real paper-shell. The cracking 
quality is the very best. The tree has very large foliage and is very orna¬ 
mental. 
INDIANA. From Knox County, Ind. One of the largest of the Indiana 
pecans and one of the best. The nut is thin shelled, full meated and of very 
good quality. The tree is a very heavy bearer. 
DISTANCE FOR PLANTING 
Pecans and black walnuts 50 to 70 ft. apart; English walnuts and chest¬ 
nuts 40 to 50 ft.; filberts 15 to 20 ft.; hickories 40 to 60 ft. 
NUMBER OF TREES TO THE ACRE 
15 ft. apart each way 205 trees; 20 ft., 110 trees; 40 ft. apart 28 trees; 
50 ft., 17 trees; 60 ft., 12 trees; 70 ft., 9 trees. 
THE HICANS 
These trees are a natural cross between the pecans and species of the 
hickory. The varieties we are offering to the trade we consider the best 
varieties to be had of this species. 
BURLINGTON (Mar- 
quardt). This variety is 
known under both names. 
The tree was named after 
Judge Marquardt of Burling¬ 
ton, Iowa. The tree is a very 
rapid grower and very orna¬ 
mental. It will succeed under 
neglect where most trees 
would fail. The nut, which is 
large and long, resembles the 
pecan more closely and is a 
good cracker. We can rec¬ 
ommend this variety very 
highly for general planting. 
