

WAUTESBORD, VIRGINIA 

Waynestore. NUT TREES 
At one time the wild, native nuts, in an assortment of varieties, could be harvested in almost 
all timbered sections of the East, but this is no longer possible. The American Sweet Chestnut 
was wiped out by the Chestnut blight. The American Shellbark Hickory Nut has been cut for 
wood and even the American Black Walnut—which is one of the most valuable timber trees— 
has been practically eliminated as a native tree. So if we are to enjoy native nuts, it is neces- 
sary to cultivate them, just as we are now cultivating fruits and farm crops. 
FILBERT (HAZELNUT). In recent years much attention has been given this hardy, valuable nut 
which grows into a small, shrub-like tree seldom attaining a height of more than 15 ft. We offer 

both the Native American and the much improved European Filbert. Both are adapted to a wide 
range of soil and climate and are being cultivated in most parts of the United States; are exten- 
sively grown in Washington and Oregon. 
Native American. 3-4 ft. $2.50 each, $13.50 per 6; 4-5 ft. $5 
— 
Barcelona. Most popular of the large European varieties. ! 
$4.00 each, $22.50 per 6. 
BLACK WALNUT. Of course, every planter is familiar with the Native Black Walnut, but not all 
are aware of its possibilities. As a timber proposition, Black Walnut culture is extremely profitable, 
especially when planted on pasture land, as the Black Walnut does not interfere with the grass, which 
thrives under the trees, and when established, the trees afford shade for livestock. Produces nuts, 
which are now in great demand and grows into valuable timber. We offer root pruned, transplanted 
trees as follows: 2-3 ft. $1.20 each, $12.00 per doz., $80.00 per 100; 3-4 ft. $1.75 each, $17.50 per doz., 
$120.00 per 100; 4-6 ft. $2.50 each, $25.00 per doz.; 6-8 ft. $3.00 each, $30.00 per doz.; 8-10 ft. 
$3.75 each, $37.50 per doz. 
THOMAS IMPROVED BLACK 
WALNUT. There is variation in 
Walnuts as in fruits. Only by graft- 
ing or budding can a variety or 
special strain be reproduced abso- 
lutely true. Thomas is a selected 
strain of Black Walnut with large 
kernel, thin shell and early bearing 
habits. There are now registered 
many named varieties, the Thomas 
being the best known and most pop- 
ular. 3-4 ft. $3.50 each, $37.50 per 
per doz.; 4-5 ft. $4.50 each. 
ENGLISH WALNUT. A familiar nut 
in the stores but it is not generally 
known that the English Walnut 
can be grown to perfection here in 
Virginia and other Eastern States. 
It could mean to the Middle Atlan- 
tic Area what the Pecans mean to 
the deep South. Two trees on a 
farm here in the Shenandoah Valley 
have for the past 20 years more than 
paid the taxes on the entire farm, 
besides supplying the family. Eng- 
lish Walnut Trees require no more 
space and care than Apples, begin 
bearing just as early. It is not un- 
usual for a tree to produce $40.00 
worth of nuts per season. 18—24 in. 
$2.25 each, $24.00 per doz.; 2—3 ft. 
$3.00 each, $33.00 per doz. 
SHELLBARK HICKORY. Famous 
American Shellbark Hickory which 
was never fully appreciated until 
most of the trees had fallen at the 
hands of man. Trees are now being 
cultivated and planted commercial- 
ly. 2-3 ft. $2.50. é 
BLIGHT RESISTANT CHESTNUT 
Several years ago, Chestnut blight destroyed our Native Chest- 
nut. Since that time the U. S. Department of Agriculture has been 
searching for a blight resistant strain. After many tests, it was 
found that a type of Chinese Chestnut was not only blight resis- 
tant, but an early bearer of large, good quality nuts. For many 
years trees were being offered only for experimental purposes, but 
at last we have enough to offer through our catalogue. 
1 year, 12-18 in. trees: $1.20 each, $12.00 per dozen 
2 year, transpianted: $2.50 each, $27.00 per dozen, 
2-3 $3.50 each, 3-4 ft., $4.00 each 


English Walnut 
-50 each, $19.50 per 6. 
ft. $3.50 each, $19.50 per 6; 4-5 ft. 


Mahan Pecan 
PECANS 
Virginia is located in the northern 
end of the Pecan growing section and 
its culture is not recommended here or 
north of Virginia as a commercial crop, 
but almost every home owner desires a 
few trees for supplying home require- 
ments possibly using same for shade 
and ornamental effect. Of course, our 
customers south of Virginia plant Pe- 
cans for both commercial and home 
use. Hrom numerous named varieties 
we attempt to offer only selected vari- 
eties, satisfactory in the area we serve. 
MAHAN. A new, very large, thin- 
shell, early beaiing Pecan. It is too 
much to expect one variety to pos- 
sess all the good qualities and none 
of the bad ones, but we do believe 
the Mahan comes as near meeting 
all requirements as any known yari- 
ety. The nut is the largest and the 
shell the thinnest of all Pecans we 
have tested. We have observed 4 to 
5 ft. trees bearing the second year 
after being transplanted but we 
would not have you expect all to 
bear that young. A Pecan is doing 
good to begin bearing 5 to 6 years 
after transplanting. We offer this 
new, large early bearing, thin shell 
Pecan in the 4-5 ft. size at $5.UL each, 
Ke y vie 4 ’ 4 $27.50 per 6, $50.00 per doz. 
PAPERSHELL. Medium to large, 
Chestnut thin shell, nuts of good quality. One 
2 of the most satisfactory for this area. 
Also makes a beautiful shade tree. Why not plant a combination tree producing both 
nuts and shade? 2-3 ft. $2.25 each, $12.50 per 6, $20.00 per doz.; 3—4 ft. $3.00 each, $16.50 
per 6, $30.00 per doz. 
STUART. Possibly the best known and most extensively planted of all Pecans because of its 
adaptability to a wide range of culture. Can be grown in the deep South and as far North as 
any of the Southern varieties. As the Mahan becomes better known, it is gaining rapidly on 
Stuart in popularity. 3-4 ft. $3.50 each, $19.50 per 6, $36.00 per doz.; 4-5 ft. $4.25 each, 
$24.00 per 6, $45.00 per doz. 
HERBS and GARDEN ROOTS 
In Colonial Days the average American home considered its Herb Garden just as important 
and essential as the Vegetable Garden but the Herb Garden has gradually been neglected and un- 
til recently, almost forgotten—the housewife depending on the grocery store shelves for food 
seasonings and extracts, many of which were imported from foreign countries. The war suddently 
cut off the source of supply reviving American interest in Herb and Vegetable Gardening. A sup- 
ply of choice herbs in the home enables the housewife to convert into wholesome dishes many 
foods which otherwise would not be consumed. It is not only economy to grow Herbs for the 
table, but convenient and a source of satisfaction. 
CHIVES. Mild, Onion-like flavor. Used for soups and salads. 
edad eg gore gett el Well known, popular seasoning for meats and used as a relish. Grates fine 
and tender. 
PEPPERMINT. Leaves and tender tops used for cooling drinks and for flavoring. 
SPEARMINT. Used chiefly for iced drinks and juleps. 
SAGE. An old-time Herb which is still much in demand for seasoning meats. Also a very 
popular commercial crop. 
TARRAGON. Used in salads and in making vinegar; delicious in jello and fruit cups. 
THYME. Seasoning plant and also a lovely ground cover frequently planted in the rock 
garden or perennial border. 
WATERCRESS. Spicy leaves used for flavoring sandwiches and salads. Also affords one of 
the best Winter and early Spring cooking greens. Plant in small streams or pools. 
Prices on above Herbs and Garden Roots: 
30c. each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per 100 

