Dig holes before the arrival of trees whenever possible, so that they may be planted with least 
delay. Holes should be approximately 3 ft. deep. Width of holes depends on actual size of 
trees. Small trees 12-24" high may be planted in post-holes 6 to 9” wide, but trees 5-6 ft require 
holes about 24” wide. Larger trees require larger holes, and for smaller trees, narrower holes 
will suffice. 
IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL of trees, thoroughly redampen the roots by punching hole in 
bale of trees just above the roots and pouring several buckets of water into the package. Avoid 
exposure or roots to direct sunlight or extreme (freezing) cold or to heat, and plant as soon as 
possible. 
ACTUAL PLANTING may be done by taking out one tree at a time, setting it in the hole so that 
the original ground level (where brownish “root bark’’ ends, and grayish “trunk bark’’ begins) is 
4" to 6” below the level of the edge of hole. Sift in rich topsoil, free of trash, and add _ water; 
then more soil, more water, tamping gently with shovel handle to work up thick mud without 
damaging the roots. Continue this, until the original root level is reached with mud, and finally 
sprinkle a little unwatered soil on top, leaving the tree in a shallow cup or basin. 
WRAP THE TRUNK of each tree after planting, using heavy kraft paper, or preferably long 
strips of clean burlap (“crocus”) or cotton cloth, cut about 4” wide. Begin at ground level and 
wrap upward spirally to within a few inches of the top of tree. Bind wrapping in place near the 
upper end with cotton cord or binder twine, and come down the tree in spiral direction, until 
just above ground level, and tie firmly in place. KEEP THE TRUNK WRAPPED TWO YEARS 
continuously, or until the tree makes strong growth. This is protection against the destructive 
“flat head borer’ and is real pecan-tree life insurance. 
FERTILIZING the newly planted tree may be accomplished about 2 days after planting. Simply 
spread 2 lbs. (1 qt. ) of 5-7-5 fertilizer in a circular band not closer than 6” from tree, and spade 
under well, thoroughly pulverizing the soil. Re-form the basin to hold water about the base of 
the tree. 
WATERING trees in dry seasons after planting, beginning 20th March and continuing until Sept. 
1st, promotes more growth of trees, but is not ordinarily necessary except in case of very large 
trees. Dirty dishwater or wash-water is good for them. In newly planted orchards where water- 
ing is impracticable, large pasteboard boxes may be flattened out and placed around the base 
of tree, with just enough soil placed on edges to prevent blowing away. Then holes may be 
punched thruout the cardboard to admit water freely. 
PROTECT AND CULTIVATE the trees. It is a good idea to set 3 metal posts or green poles 
around each tree to avoid breakage from singletrees or livestock. Where stock are allowed to 
graze around trees, wire should be placed around the trees so that foliage is protected, until 
trees grow above the reach of stock. Regular cultivation around trees is necessary to kill weeds 
and grass. Moderate amounts of well-rotted stable manure or preferably chicken manure may 
be placed in a band not closer than 6” from base of tree, beginning several days after trees are 
planted, and may be re-applied at intervals from 20 March thru 1 July. 
FIRST CROP OF NUTS may appear 1 to 3 years after planting, but naturally larger sizes usually 
bear first. However, one should always bear that PROFITABLE EARLY BEARING is your goal, 
and that depends on “GOOD TREES PLANTED RIGHT, THE MAN, AND THE LAND”. Cultivate 
and fertilize the trees regularly and make them grow as quickly as possible into large frameworks 
capable of bearing profitable crops of large, well-filled nuts within 7 to 10 years. Properly set 
with good healthy trees, and properly maintained, your orchard may be productive almost 
INDEFINITELY. 
SEVERAL VARIETIES should be planted to insure a regular good crop every year, as some 
varieties tend to fruit heavier some years than others. We can choose your varieties for you if you 
like. We produced and sold in the Fall of 1946, from 7 1-2 acres, 7325 lbs. of high quality 
pecans, which brought $3,541.17, “orchard run”. These 105 trees, grown in our nurseries lived 
100% when planted in 1926. They have not failed to produce heavy profitable crops since they 
came into good bearing size some 11 or 12 years ago. This orchard, planted principally to 
Moneymaker, Masterpiece and Stuart type trees, is LIVING PROOF to us that IT PAYS TO 
PLANT SEVERAL GOOD PROVEN VARIETIES AND TAKE CARE OF THEM. 
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