FIGS 
A truly Southern fruit of high quality 
which cannot be grown in the North. This 
fruit is found almost universally in home 
plantings in the South. Figs are delicious 
for eating both fresh and preserved. 
Fig trees may be planted as close to- 
gether as 10 to 12 feet, and require very 
little cultivation. Cultivation should al- 
ways be shallow as the roots are close to 
the surface. Figs seem to do best when 
their roots can run under buildings. Both 
varieties we list are very hardy. 
Brown Turkey. Medium to large, yel- 
lowish brown; pulp tender, rich and of 
fmest quality. Fruit borne on long 
stems, allowing it to hang blossom end 
down at maturity. 
Celeste. Fruit is of medium size with 
thin pale violet skin and firm, juicy, 
rich and sweet flesh. Tree strong grower 
and reliable bearer. NHardiest of all 
the Figs. 
ALL VARIETIES Each 10 
18 tos2 acne eee en eee $0 30 $2 50 
2wtORe sta eee ae 40 3 00 
BERRIES 
Blueberry. A native of the South, the 
Blueberry has, in recent years, been 
grown commercially in northern Florida. 
The fruit is medium to large, a dark pur- 
ple color, and begins ripening about 
June 1. Its ripening season extends 
through June and July into August. 
The bush is symmetrical, with a rich 
green foliage which makes it desirable 
either in the vegetable garden or the 
shrub border. Our plants have been ob- 
served over a period of several years, and 
are good producers. Each io 
iSviesplantsqasee ae aoe $0 30 $2 50 
YOUNGBERRY 
Far superior to any berry of its type 
which we have tested. The berries are 
large to very large, with big grains. Seeds 
are soft, so that the fruit may be con- 
sidered almost seedless. The color is dark 
purple, changing as the fruit becomes full 
ripe to a jet-black. Ripens early, pro- 
ducing berries over a period of several 
weeks. The vines are vigorous and should 
be trained on trellises. Plant 6 to 7 feet 
apart in rows 8 to 9 feet apart. We 
recommend this new fruit highly as worthy 
of a place in every garden. Each 10 
Strong rooted tips....... $0 20 $1 25 
Acme Thornless. A new introduction 
with all the good qualities of the parent, 
but without its thorny runners and 
therefore much more readily handled. 
Said by some who have tested it to be 
superior in size and fruitfulness to the 
Youngberry. 
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Prospective fruit-growers are invited to 
visit our nurseries and inspect the trees and 
plants. If this is not convenient, write us; we 
will be glad to assist you. 



CITRUS FRUITS 
At Wight Nurseries we have a profit- 
able Satsuma orange grove, supplying 
fruit to Cairo and surrounding towns. We 
also have producing trees of Kumquats, 
Duncan Grapefruit, Meyer Lemon, and 
Citrangequat, although Cairo is near the 
northern limit of profitable production. 
We do not recommend planting Citrus 
fruits north of the latitude of Albany, Ga. 
(Florida laws do not permit the introduc- 
tion of Citrus trees from outside that 
state). 
Our Citrus fruits are budded on hardy 
Citrus trifoliata, and should come into 
bearing from two to three years after 
transplanting. Success with Citrus de- 
pends on well-drained soil. The trees 
should be kept free from insect pests, by 
spraying two to four times each season. A 
hand spray pump is sufficient for this pur- 
pose. A southern exposure is best for all 
members of the orange family in that this 
gives them air drainage to the south. 
Owari Satsuma 
This is the variety usually grown, as it 
begins bearing very young and Is among the 
most deliciously flavored of Citrus fruits. 
Flesh tender, juicy, fine grained, sweet and 
delicious with a peculiarly agreeable flavor. 
The fruit ripens early in October through 
November. Satsumas can be raised satis- 
factorily in the back yard, and furnish 
fruit in the early winter. 
By careful selection of buds in our own 
producing groves, we have built up a hardy 
strain of especially fine quality. See illus- 
tration, page 9. Each 10 100 
1-yr. bare root....$0 50 $4 50 $40 00 
2-yr. bare root.... 60 550 50 00 
B=VE bare rooteeen 77, O00 55100 
Calamondin 
A small Citrus fruit, 114 inches in diam- 
eter, orange-red color. Along with Kum- 
uats, probably the most ornamental of 
the hardy Citrus group. Fruit makes excel- 
Ient marmalade. 75 cts. each. 
Duncan Grapefruit 
Hardiest of the Grapefruit. Fruit large, 
juicy. 1-yr. buds, 50 cts. each; 2-yr. buds 
75 cts. each; 3-yr. buds, $1 each. 
Meyer Lemon 
This hardy Lemon was found in the 
Orient many years ago by Dr. Meyer, 
explorer for the U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture, and has been named for him. We 
have matured this fruit in the open ground 
for the last several years. Is considered 
superior to other Lemons. We offer this 
only in limited quantities. 75 cts. each. 
Ichiang Lemon 
Very similar to Meyer Lemon, but per- 
haps a little more hardy. 75 cts. each. 
Kumquat 
This ts the smallest of the edible Citrus 
fruits grown in the northern part of the 
citrus-growing region. The Kumquat is a 
sweet-skinned orange, and makes a choice 
fruit for desserts, jellies, jams, preserves, 
and marmalades. The trees are hardy, 
bear enormous yields, and never missa crop. 
Nagami. Fruit oblong. 
Meiwa. Fruit large, round. 
Marumi. Fruit small, round. 
1-yr. plants, 75 cts. each; 2-yr., $1 each 
WIGHT NURSERIES - CAIRO, GEORGIA 


TUNG-OIL TREES 
Are Ornamental and Profitable 
ALEURITES FORDI 
The Chinese Tung-Oil Tree was itro- 
duced into this country from China by the 
U. S. Department of Agriculture about 
30 years ago. It has shown its adaptability 
to the soil and climate of southern Georgia, 
Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and 
to the northern part of Florida. It is 
valuable for its oil, which is used in paints, 
varnishes, and lacquers, and in a rapidly 
increasing number of commercial products. 
The tree is a rapid and healthy grower, 
is easily transplanted, and begins to bear 
the second or third year after transplant- 
ing. Tung trees come into commercial 
production, when well cared for, in four or 
ftve years. Land on which commercial 
orchards are to be planted should be 
selected with the greatest of care. Special 
attention should be given to the fertility, 
soil-type, air-drainage and water-drainage. 
It is false economy to buy cheap Iand which 
does not have all of the necessary qualifica- 
tions for successful Tung growth. 
The factors which influence Tung pro- 
duction are so many and so varied that it 
is impossible to give average production 
figures which will fit all soils and methods 
of cultivation. On small acreages here at 
Cairo we have produced as high as 21% tons 
of whole dry fruit per acre. 
Tung Oil brings Good Prices 
With Tung Oil selling above 20 cts. 
per pound, f.o.b. New York, the outlook 
is for the fall crop of whole dry fruit to 
bring $40 to $55 per ton at the mill. 
When the ease and economy with which 
this crop may be produced is considered, 
there is not a more promising crop that 
can be grown by our land-owners. 
The principal Tung-Oil territory is a 
strip of land lying mainly along the Atlan- 
tic Coast of South Carolina artd Georgia, 
and thence along the Gulf of Mexico. 
Mills for the expulsion of oil from Tung 
nuts are rapidly being built as the demand 
warrants. Milling facilities will be no 
problem. 
In coéperation with the Georgia Coastal 
Plains Experiment Station, we found in 
our groves, in 1933, two trees of good 
characteristics which produced better than 
25 per cent oil, based on the whole dry 
fruit. The milling average of seedling fruit 
1s considerably less than 20 per cent. These 
two parent trees (which we have labeled 
No. 24 and No. 39) have been observed 
for a number of years, and a budded 
orchard from the original trees is now in 
production. They appear to be superior 
to the average seedling, however carefully 
selected. They have not been tested 
sufficiently long to recommend them with- 
out reservations. We do believe them 
sufficiently good to warrant testing 
throughout the entire Tung belt. Both 
selections are good producers of cluster- 
type fruit. 
At present they are being offered only 
under number: 
No. 24 and No. 39. 
Budded Tung Trees: 
10 100 
l-yr.,2 to4ft.....$0 75 $6 00 $50 00 
L-Viey COLO) tte OOM a OME OOOO 
Selected Seedings: 
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