Bass Bred-Up Pecan Trees Can Make You 
Independent in Your Old Age 
ATHER BASS was 58 years old when he planted his first papershell pecans. Like 
thousands of other men, he had worked hard all of his life, but saved practically 
nothing. He was past middle age, and faced the likelihood of being dependent 
on his family. 
In spite of the fact that friends and neighbors predicted that he would never 
live to see his trees bear, he succeeded through pecans, sending eight children 
through college and in retiring with absolute independence. 
Father Bass has now been gone for several years. Mother Bass at 95 years old 
is still healthy, happy, and enjoying nice profits from these trees. The shade and 
beauty of the orchard, as well as the nice profits, help her to enjoy a contented life. 
PECAN TREES ARE TRULY A LIVING MONUMENT TO FATHER BASS. 
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