Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. LIBRARY RECEIVED *% AUG 30 1920 * Let Me Plant a PECAN GROVE For You. C. A. YANCEY, Bunkie, Louisiana INTRODUCTORY. I take pleasure in sending you this my new booklet. Containing as it does more descriptive mat- ter and further information than the one of last year. Every year the propagation of pecans advan- ces, and I endeavor to give my customers the best possible ideas in the pecan culture. Personal experience and_ observation gained by continual work, day in and day out, places me in a posi- tion to give more exhaustive in- formation on the development of the incustry. Having been in the nursery business for two score and more years I still find much to learn. I have always made ita point in selling trees to Cc. A. YANCEY. giye the purchaser clear, covcise ; and practical instructions where I do not set ous the trees person- ally. I base my success in the business on this procedure. The success met with by those buying from me is plainly evident that they have received the benefits of my experience. Of course, the many pecan orchards set out under my own supervision have thrived better, as I attend to every little detail that may arise to detain rapid growth. Many are the orchards I have planted from which the nuts command the highest prices. I wish to call your attention to the testimonials printed in this booklet, and which are but a few picked at random from the many I receive. In addition +> the words of commendation I tike great pride in the fact that last year at Dallas, Texas State Fair I received the blue ribbon for most large varieties, the thinnes shelled, and the best peck of one variety pecans. The blue ribbon and the premium on the best ex- hibit of pecans trees also went to meat this fair. This too ina state, practically speaking, the home of pecan trees. At the Louisiana State Fair, held at Shreveport, the blue ribbon and pre- mium was also awarded to me. _ Thanking you for past favors and asking you for a continua- tion of your future patronage, I remain Yours truly, C..A. YANCEY. C. A. YANCEY, BUNKIB, La. OUR TREES ALWAYS GROW AND PRODUCE The Southern Nut Nursery Company, cf which I ama _ stock- holder and representative of, have two large nurseries, comprising many acres devoted exclusively to pecan raising—one at Lafavette, La., which is on the alluvial soil, near the coast, and the other at Ocean Springs, Miss., on high lands, showing that the pecan tree will grow as rapidly on high lands as on the bottom lands. We shipped from our nurseries at Ocean Springs Jast season over thirty barrels of pecans, the price ranging from fifty vents to one dollar per pound. ‘These nuts were taken from trees which we propagate from for the purchaser of pecan trees. We employ nothing but skilled workmen who must thoroughly understand their business, in propagating the different varieties named in this booklet. Every tree that leaves the nursery is carefully examined by our foreman and must b2in the very bast of condition before it leaves the nursery, or else it is thrown out as worthless to you and useless tous. The failures are so few from the many thousands of trees we sell yearly as to be hardly worth considering. Our nurseries want your business; we want it on honest repre- sentation. We know the varieties we bud and eraft are all that can be expected for size and thinness of shell. Our researches have failed to find any better; or we would have listed them. We want to give you the very best for your money and we know we are in position to do it. WHERE THE PECAN TREE GROWS BEST. The pecan tree grows and thrives better in southeastern and western states and in most any soil where cotton grows. Its na- tive home is on the alluvial soil; on creek and river bottoms. In late years pecan trees have been planted on hill lands, where timber had been cut off, the trees coming into bearing much earlier than on alluvial soil. Recentexperiments of budding and grafting the pecan on hickory trees prove that the pecan w-ll also grow where- ever the hickory does. Pecan trees will grow in many states, no- tably in Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Flurida, North and South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and in the adjoin- ing states on the low lands. C.A. YANCEY. BUNKIE, La. In planting pecan trees, the soil should be considered. Do not plant a tree on worn out land. Ifthe soil will not raise a hoed crop it will not grow a pecan tree. Neither will a pecan tree grow ona hard clay soil, but a clay foundation is alrightif the top soil is rich. Also guard against planting a treeon quick sand. ‘This soil is absolutely worthless for the stability of the tree. The writer has been often asked, “will a pecan tree grow well on overflowed lands’’? Yes, water does not effect the tree or its srowth whatever, in fact the’rich deposits generally leftafter the water recedes is very helpful to the development of the tree, mak- ing it strong and sturdy, The writer has letters in his possession bearing him out in this statement. A party to whom he sold over 200 trees to, living on Red River, planted his trees in the bottoms and during the over- fiow of 1908 stood under the water for over ninety days. Becom- ing alarmed as to whether the trees could live under the circum- stances, was gratified to find that all had survived the test but two, the balance being in excellant condition. He wrote at once to the writer telling bim of the occurrence. I advise planting trees 5 to 6 feet on lands subject to overflow. Another pint I wish to make. Many land owners have un- ditched back-lands layingidle and ofno useas itstands- This Jand makes an ideal place to plant pecan groves, thereby enhan- cing the land to many times its present value and becoming of some use to theowner. In selling pecan trees our nurseries always recommend the cutting of the tap reotandtop of the tree before transplanting. By so doing the root throws out anumber of smaller feeders which vreatly assists the tree in growth and strength and insures long. er life. However, we only cut the tap root and top on request, as many believe cutting tre tap root is injurious to the tree This, which modern methods have proven to be atheory, was handed down by our forefathers. The tap root and topis generally cut from one third to one-half, and done skillfully by a practical man at the nursery, who thoroughly understands his business. To cite a case as illustration, the writer and Mr. R. C. Andrews, of the Louisiana Della Pecan Orchard Company, of Marshall Texas were discussing the question of tap root and top cutting, after he had placed an order for over 5000 pecan trees. The writer ad- vised itand he agreed to have the trees cut. In his testimonial on another page, he says that not one of the 5000 trees have died. C. A. YANCEY. _BUNKIE, La. Let Me RENAE 8, Planting a Pecan Orchard for You. We have 50,000 budded and grafted trees of the varieties named in this booklet. A ful] description of each you will find on another page. These varieties have been propagated in our own nurseries and we guarantee to bear true to name, The past year our nurseries have planted 3173 acres of pecan orchard in addition to that we now have in bearing. Our plantirg the past year was quite heavy. Hach year we plant a larger acre- age of pecan orchard and expect to continue this policy for several years tocome. Weare planting orchards on alluvial lands on semi hard wood and piney wood uplands and on bluff lands. These ditf- ferent soils each have their special advantage and we do not feel as though we wished to confine all our planting to one character of soil. Our experience is that wherever cotton can be successfully erown you can successfully grow fancy paper-sbell pecans too, our nurseries handle notring but pecan trees, our specialty is on all the best known varieties of pecans, giving our undivided attention to their culture. When you buy as many 100, I will travel 100 miles to set them out for you. If you buy 500 I’ll go 500 miles. Ifvou buy less or live too far, I'll send full printed instructions for setting out with every purchase. In laving out a pecan orchard my work is done scientifically, no rule cf the think or guess work. The buyer has to furnish hoard for myself and also to furnish any help that I may require. I bring with me the necessary paraphernalia, consisting of survey- ing chain, etc., to properly lay off the land and planting trees per- fectly even and at right distances from each other according to the character of the land LETTERS ON PECAN TREES. _ Clippings from Dallas, Texas, Times-Herald: J. D. Palmer, Monticello, Fla., March 25th, 1907. I received from a pecan tree standing in my yard 1903, $14; 1904, $20; 1905, $23; 1906, $50. The tree is now seventeen years old and is worth at least $200. Jno. R. Weat, Monticel'o, Fla., April 2nd 1907. I got 900 pounds of nuts off ef one tree which is about twenty yaars old. I consider this tree worth $500. My fine paper shell tree bore 300 pounds this year, it is 12 years old. I got $54 for the nuts. I[ got $155 from four trees this past season. I consider a tree of improved variety taken care of will bring an income of $25 per year. ee ‘SNVDAd GATTIHS WAdWd JO SALLAIMWA DNIMOHS Showing a limb taken from a six year old tree of the Stuart variety growing in cur grove at Ocean Springs. C.A YANCEY. BUNKIE, La. DIFFERENT VARIETIES GROWN IN OUR NURSERIES —————S—SSS The original tree Stuart was found near Ocean Springs, Miss., and highly -ecommended by the late Col. A. R. Stuart. Our experience with it has all been in its favor. For home con- sumption and commercial use it is unsurpassed. Tre demand for the Stuart we find to be greater than the balance of varieties combined. Weare partial to this pecan, be- eause of the gratifying results obtained in the many thousands of acres now pianted and the great many trees now bearing. _ This another one of our favorites. Theorig- Frotscher nal tree now stands inthe garden of N. J. Pharr, Olivier, La., near the coast, on rich alluvial soil, where pe- can trees grow wild. It will grow overa wide range of country. For commercial use the Frotscher is a good seller, and is distin- guished for size of nut and thinness of shell. Thirty-six pecans generally weigh a pound. The original tree stands in the yard of Mrs. H. F. Russell Russell at Ocean Springs, Miss., this is one of the lots of seedlings raised by Col. W. R. Stuart about 1875 and is known by the thinress of shell and the flavor of the mi at which is unsurpassed and ranks with the best. The original tree, from what Mr. Wm. A. Taylor Pabst Says, stands on Wm. B. Schmidt’s place at Ocean Springs, Miss., and is now about forty years old and is grown and propagated very extensively by other nurseries. Is considered a good variety for poor land. The pecan from the San Saba while not as large San Saba as from some of the foregoing isa hardy nut and good yielder. The shell is the very thinnest of all and crack- ing qualities excellent. The kernel of delicate and fine flavor. The original tree stands on the San Saba river at the intersection of the Colorado river in Texas. This tree has a great salein Texas. All The Alley is handled by a large number of owners of cy pecan orchards on accountof prolificness and a good keeper. The nut contains a full, plump kernel which has a dis- tinctive attractive flavor. This variety grows good either in rich or poor soil. The trees are hardy and long iived. C. A. YANCEY BUNEIE, LA. Schle For a rich, sweet nutty flavor the pecan from this ¥y variety easily takes the lead. While not as prolific as some of the other varieties named herein, its early season of bearing is in its favor- For home consumption, there is no better pecan. | C ° This another varietv that has merit as a producer urtis of high quality sweet flavored pecans. ‘The origi- nal stands in the grove of Dr. J. B. Curtis at Orange Grove, Fila., and was planted in 1886. Hall The Hall variety was produced after a successful ex- perimentation and put on the market and has met with considerable success. We list this variety for its productiveness and for the good quality of pecan raised uponit. V D The original tree of this variety still an eman stands at Union, St. James Parish, La., and is over sixty years old. Is thrifty and vigorous, bearing near- ly three hundred pounds of pecans yearly. Quality is good and flavor sweet and delicate We also have this tree bearing in our nurseries. J tt The Jewett is considered among one of the best ewe sellers, having qualities of its own which satisfy many owners of pecan trees. Isa good tree for commercial pur- poses. The shell being brittle and easily cracked. Is of good size and fair flavor. D l The origin not fully substantiated but a variety eimas that has many calls on account of its sweet flavor. The kernel is of a bright yellow color and easily separated from the partitions. On account of the solid oily nature of the meat the nuts command a good price from pecan oil refineries. The above named varieties embraces the very best budded and grafted pecan trees on the market today. There are over seventy- tive or more varieties of pecans, some of which seem to have a pos- sibility to rank among the best. However, our nurseries are past the experimental stage and the varieties receiving our attention are those that have fruited. These we have eliminated and select- ed the tried and known. We can only recommend the varieties we name, not that the others are not good, but because our successes have been with the varieties named. Our long experience ought to ve worth something to you, as it has taken us years to master its details. C. A. YANCEY. BUNKIE, LA. PRICES OF TREES AND SHIPPING WEIGHTS 1to2ft. .60 $6.50 $50.00. Weight of 100 trees ready for shipment 70 lbs 2to3ft. .75 8.00 60.00. cS 7 ez at + 3 - 85 lbs 3 to 4ft. 1.00 10.00 75.00. * ce oa oF 8 . a 100 lbs 4 to 5ft. 1.25 14200 100.00. en ee AER e's He aye) FOOT bs 5 to 6ft. 1,50 16.00 125.00. = ae > i i ne ae 135 lbs 6 to 7ft. 1.75 20.00 150.00. ee SA siz Ye a es 150 lbs If you only want a few for shade trees I have some that are 8 to 19 foot tall that will give you nuts in three years. They are ground grafted and will please any one. They are worth $2.50 each. Record of a Tree Planted in the Year of 1892 Year Inches in Circumference Yield in pounds 1304. gee ee Se OS ) ee ce ES Go 8 Ben 1S a ir 2 ee 9G 5 Ara ens ef Yip eke ee eT 1 [US SVR Rice Ze ae DENS cl] ee agape UA PePnmE es bd ee me On es... eee See Dict rst bis det yd wade LO SO)... oe ee er ees Seto No tome sks os AS ee 2... cio eos amare Se! ee gee. OF OE... ue, Seeremets eee Serena 5S. Ss. Lt. . 16 OOS. . ee meme AO Me te eu SO ON AB BSS 52). , ee prmiaeaet 44 TP SNA? LS ee oo BO we) oi Sere, amen erst 4a ites aa): Bei CR ee Beil MGs... sh ee eee ee ee tere eee re So Ge es Le oo AE BOGGS 5. iss 5 AP ee eo par) a Mia a a tee meas aioe 1 OO Suppose that we have an acre of these trees, planting them thirty feet apart, equilateral method, there would be 55 trees to the acre. Below we give a table showing the quantity that one acre would produce at a valuation of 25 cts. per pound. Trees planted in 1892. Year. Pounds. Value. 207 Von), ee) ok PH RSBS: At) ae ess luc o. $+ 96.25 BOG. 2... ee Hee. ISAS AS OM aiatss y ) 44,58 eae. ee eee 185, 69 ena ee ee ee oe ee eS 871988 opi... Ae tee so een AM | 22000 1902...... PME CLASS Oey | G8: 75 wow.) Se en a 8. 1200.00 foot ee eG Gee 2668.75 Bet). IR Or SOS 2 S0TREEEEE 2250. - 2) 1801.95 94 805 ae $6,201.25 C. A. YANCEY BUNKIE, ILA. HOW TO BUY AND WHEN TO GIVE ORDERS. Always purchase—especially Pecan Trees from known reliable parties and have them expressed direct to you, setting out while fresh. Give your orders as early as possib'e in Summer or Fall months, so that you may have the first choice. I know all about pecan trees and you can see by the testimonials in this. bcoklet that I do at.d that Iam known and reliable. I have the trees you want, I tell you how to plant them and guarantee them to live—in other words I want to make a bargain with you that’s good for both of us and I assure you, you’ll be satistied. Send your inquiries soon as possible. WHEN TO PLANT. Harly as possible after the first frost in the Fall, but you can successfully plant pecan trees until the firstof April. Thesooner the better, because the hard winter rains pack the earth well around the trees and give them a better start in the Spring. HOW TO PLANT. Full printed information will be sent out with every purchase, not only telling you how to plant, but all about the care af pecan trees. TREES FOR MONUMENTS. Ex-Gov. Hogg, of Texas, when consulted on his death bed as to the kind of monument he wished when he should die, said: ‘“I want no monument of stone, but let my children plant at the head of my erave a pecan tree and at the foot of my grave a walnut tree and when they shall bear let the pecans and walnuts be given out among the plain people of Texas, so that they may plant them and make Texas a land of trees. NO AGENTS EMPLOYED IT HAVE NO AGENTS and why?—It is hard to get all good men and I do my business by mail and give buyers the full benefit of the savings on salaries and traveling expenses of agents. CT. A. YANCEY, BUNKI£, La. TESTIMONIALS. Bunkie, La., April 3, 1907. ‘To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that the pecan trees thatI have purchased from C. A. Yancey have given me perfect satisfaction. The trees were set out un- der his own supervision, whichare doing nicely. I take pleasure in reco- mending Mr. Yancey to any one who wishes a pecan grove. I find from my dealings with him he will do what he says. Re pectfully, J. T. Johnsen, President of Citizens Bank. Haasville, La., March 4th 1908. Mr. C. A. Yancey, Bunkie, La. Dear Mr. Yancey: It gives me great pleasure to be able to advise you that the budded pecan trees bought of you last yearall lived and arein fine shape. There is no money could buy the land I now havein pecans and I am in- deed very grateful to you for your part in the good work. I have known yon for the last twenty years andi must say it has only been to know that you always do exactly what you say and I heartily recom- mend yourself and your methods to prespective buyers of pecan trees. Very truly, Dr. A. Marshall Haas. Eola, La. March 4th, 1908. Mr. C. A. Yancey, Bunkie, La. Vear Sir: ; The pecan trees bought from you in the fall of 1906 are growing beauti- fully and bid fair to be magnificent trees. To any one wishing to plant trees, it gives me pleasure to say that I know your knowledge from long ex- perience in the business makes you thoroughly reliable. I expectlater to give voua large order and hope to have you present to superintend the planting. Very truly yours, R. R. Irion, Member Avoyelles Police Jury. Bunkie, La., March 4th, 1908. Mr. C. A. Yancey, Bunkie, La. Dear Sir: The pecan trees I purchased from you in 1906 and ’07 are do- ing nicely and ‘bid fair to bear early. | I heartily recommend Mr. Yancey to any one wishing to buy pecan trees as h2 handles only the best stock. Yours truly, H. C. Swann, Planter. ©. A. YANCEY, BUNKIE, La. Marksville, La., April 17, 96. To Whom It May Concern: I wish to say that I purchased a number of pecan trees from Mr. ©. A. Yancey and that Mr Yancey came to my place and set the trees out under his personal supervision. The trees when set out were from 4 to 5 feet high, and are now doing nicely. Not one has been lost. It is my purpose if nothing unforeseen happens, to plant considerably more these same trees this coming season. It gives me pleasure to say that Mr. Yancey is reliable in every re- spect, and a most capable nursery-man, and from my dealings with him, I know that any statement he makes in regard to the trees he sells can be ab- solutely relied upon. Respectfully, W. H. Peterman, State Senator from Avoyelles Parish. —-——— oem Bunkie La. March 1, 1907. To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that I have bought pecan trees of ©. A. Yancey, of Bunkie, La. in the years of 1904, ’05 and ’05. The trees bought three years azo which were four and five feet high when planted, are doing splendidly indeed, in fact some of them now have blossoms on them. I have 400 pe- can trees and they are growing well. Through the business dealings I have had with Mr. Yancey I find him reliable in every way, as well as pleasant and I thinkhim perfectly respon- sible for any statement he may make. I takegreat pleasure in reeommend- ing Mr. Yancey to any one ordering trees. : Respectfully, C. E. Haas, Merchant and Planter. Bunkie, La., March 11 1908. To Whom It May Concern: : This is to certify that I have known Mr. C. A. Yancey very intimate- ly for about three years, having had considerable business dealings with him he being a customer of this bank. I wish to say that I have always found him honest and courteous in all his dealings. Very Truly, H. E. Owen, Cashier Citizens Bank. Bunkie, La., Feb. 25th, 1908. This is to certify that C. A. Yancey has been a customer of mine for the past ten years. Have always found him reliable in all transactions. No one could be more prompt pay than him. W. P. Smart, Merchant. C. A. YANCEY, BUNKIE, LA. Erick, Okla. March 9, 1908, This is to certify that I have had three orders of trees filled by Mr. ©. A. Yancey. In the last order there were 200 pecan trees and while I have not had time to see the trees bear I confidently expect great things from my pecan trees. I take pleasure in recommending Mr. Yancey as a reliable gentleman. I know of no person whose word is worth more to me when I go to purchase pecan trees. J. L. Haddock, General Missionary for American Christian Missionary Society. Bunkie, La., March 6, 1908. Mr. C. A. Yaneey, Bunkie, La. Dear Sir: Permit me to say that the pecan trees you sold me last year are thriv- ing nicely. Ihave them planted in the yard. I consider thatthe pecan makes notonly a beautiful lawn tree but at the same time yields a fine sup- ply of fruit thus combining beauty and profit. Yours truly, Rev. C. C. Wier. Financial Agent Methodist Orphnage Board. Whitecastle, La. April 6, 1907. To whom It May Concern: This certifies that I purchased from Mr. C. A. Yancey a number uf grafted paper shell pecan trees of the small size. They have been planted eight years in Oct. 1906 and several of the trees bore pecans of a beautiful large variety (such as promised). Nearly allof these are thrifty and this year they promise to be loaded with nuts asthey are now in bloom. I am highly delighted with all the plants and fruits that I have ever purchased from Mr. Yancey a3 they have reproduced just such fruit as ad- vertised. Very respectfully, M.K. Pearce. Bunkie, La., Feb. 20, 1907. To Any of My Friends: I wish to say that I have at different times bought of C. A. Yancey (400) pecan trees, and out of that lot only two of them have died, which Mr. Yancey has replaced free of charge. I have now (30) acres planted out doing nicely, and if nothing happens the coming season I expect to plant out (100) more. I had some of them last season to beara few nuts, and they were as samples shown me by Mr. C. A. Yancey. I consider Mr. Yancey reliable in every respect. Yours respectfully, R. L. Bailey, ©. A. YANCEY, RUNKIE, LA. Bayou Chieot, La., March 2nd, 1908. To Whom It May Coneern: I have been planting out. pecan nuts whichI bought costing me all the way from one to two dollars per pound for the last thirty years, and now have over one thousand bearing trees, and some that neverbore. Iam so dissapointed in the size ef the nuts not even one of them reprodu- cing the same. I thoughtof theold adage ‘‘If at first you don’t succeed. try try again.’’ Knowing Mr. Yancey for twenty yeaas I bought of him in 1906 four hundred pecan trees. which were set out under his own. supervision, and. only one of them died, which Mr. Yancey replaced free of charge. I was so well pleased with the first lot taa: [ purchased from Mr. Yan- eey three hundred more in 1907 of the large size 5 to 7 feet paying him two dollars €sch. Healso superintended the planting of this lot. The trees. were exactly as Mr. Yancey represented them in grade and size- Seeing tho results that are being. obtained every year:from bearing budded paper shell pecans I now regrei that I did not plant this kind fifty years ago. From the busines; dealings 1 have had with Mr. Yancey for a good many years I find him to be perfectly reliable, honest im every respect and can cheerfully recommend him to any one wishing a pecan grove. Yours truly, J. E. Hawkins, M. D. P. S. The majority of tho above mentioned trees were planted on piney woods soil which cost about $1 per acre. Now since trees promise to do so well no reasonable amount would buy this land. READ THIS. Marshal Texas March 20, 1909. Mr. ©. A. Yancey, Dear Sir: Replying to your letter of the 19th. I beg to advise that the five thous- and Stuart pecan trees purchased of you reachedme in first class condition. All of the trees were on four year old roots and two year old grafts and they were from 5 to 6 foot talland as fine lots of pecan trees as could be found any-where. They were all planted last Dec. and every tree to-day is alive. Before purchasing the trees I went vith Mr. Yancey to the nursery and saw the trees standing on the ground. If allof your trees are like those we bought of you no one will make any mistake of buying trees from you. Our orchard is located at Grand Bayou La. in the rich alluvial soil of Red River Valley where pecan trees are sure to grow rapidly. If nothing hap- pens I expect to buy more trees from you this fall. Louisiana Delta Pecan Orchard Company, R. C. Andrews. a; BY > A jar of the San Saba variety, the thinnest shell of all | and one of the best pecans for family use. C. A. YANCEY. BUNKIE, La. AN ARTICLE ON PECAN TREES. A prominent nurseryman writes meas follows: In answer to your letter of March 1st., asking for my opinion on pecan culture will say, that I have been interested in fancy pa- per shell pecan culture for many years. Ihave been a wholesale planter of peaches, prunes, almonds, etc. and I have found nothing in horticulture to compare with the premanency and _ profit of a pecan orchard. We have between three and four square miles of pecan or- chard planted, from trees just set, tothose in bearing. We have sixty acres, ten years old that are paying us 15 per cent on avalu- tion of one thousand dollars per acre. This orcnard is constantly increasing in value and it will be many years before it reaches its prime. After this season we willhave from year to year many acres coming into bearing. Weare planting from five to ten thous- and trees annually and do not have any idea of stopping planting for many years tocome In my own life time 1 do not expect to even see enough fancy paper shell pecans on the market to re- duce the price below 25cents per pound to the grower. There are two things about the pecan business that I special- ly like, one is that after the first twelve months from the setting of the pecan tree, anyone who can run a cotton or corn crop can take care of the pecan orchard. Secondly because pecan trees are planted few to the acre, one may obtain the same rent from the land for a number of years, while he is waiting for them. to come into bearing. In fact you do not have to wait for the pecan trees to come into bearing, as your pecan orchard is a by-product of the farm. say Your plan of planting, and guaranteeing a pecan orchard for first twelve months, is a good proposition as by this method there is nothing left for the owner to do that one of his farm hands could not do for him after a few minutes instruction. REMITTANCES Should be made by registered mail, express or PB. O. money or- der or check where party is known. ; REFERENCES. IT refer you to the Merchants and Planters Bank, Citizens Bank or to any reputable business man of Bunkie, Louisiana. SHIPPING. All shipments are made by express.—-I am located between Bunkie on the Pacific Express Co’s line and Eola on the Wells Far- go—and can make prompt shipments to all points at lowest com- petitive rates. C. A. YANCEY, BUNKIE, La. SOME CLOSING REMARKS. We sell our pecans raised from our trees at $1.00 per pound and are afraid we will not have sufficient quantity to supply the de- mand. We gathered from our young bearing orchard, this last sea- son, over thirty barrels of. fine paper shell pecan nuts, mostly all of the Stuart kind. We now own the old Stuart Nursery at Ocean Springs, Miss. where the old Stuart tree now stands,—the best.and most reliable paper shell pecan tree ever produced by any one. We alsoown a nursery at Lafayette La., and have this season grafted over two hundred and fifty thousand pecan trees, in addi- tion to what we already had. We are planting from thirty to forty thousand trees annually and have no idea of stopping for some years yet to come. We graft and bud from trees that bears full to those that bear every year and you are invited to our nurseries at LafayetteLa. to see our stock any time during the year. Butif you cannot come favor me with your orders and I will treat you right. We now hold the blue ribbon and premium for the best exhi- bit of pecans and trees at Dallas state fair and Shreveport state fair, for last season, which should speak well for anv nursery. I only wish I had more money to set out pecan groves, and let it be said by my children, there is a pecan grove my father set out over one hundred years ago, itis better than any life insur- ance he could have left us. We handle nothing but pecan trees, grafted from our mother trees, on our own land, if you want a pecan grove, I will furnish the trees, superintend setting them out and guarantee the results and replace ali that die within six months, after planting, where proper careis taken. Do you wish to see a sample of paper-shelled pecans? If so send me fifty cents and I will send youa registered box contain- ing four different varieties. If you purchrse trees from methis amount will be deducted from your bill. C. A. YANCEY. BUNKIE, La. Pecans will keep provided you keep them under a lock and key There is always a ready market for large paper shell pecans. It is a settled fact when you, plant pecan nuts they never re- produce the same. ‘That is why we oud and graft today. Remember when you planta pecan grove that you are not ouly planting for your own benetit, but you are planting for your child- ren, grand and great grand children. Did you ever stop and think of the great age a pecan tree may attain. Woyou remember in your trayels ever seeing one dead, that died a natural death. Do any of my readers know the average age of a pecan tree, if so write to me. I am now nearly three score years old, and my experience, es- pecially in pecan trees, I find that fora paying investment, there is nothing better to spend your spare money for than a pecan grove The writer of this booklet saw one in Mississippi and the own er of the tree was over four score years old and he told me that he inherited the place from his father, his father inherited it from his grand father, and he had often heard his grand father say it was as large as it is now when he was a boy. Mr. Steckler the seed and salesman, of New Orleans, tells me he sells all of his pecans from $1 to $2.50 per pound and never had sufficient quantity tosupply the market from season to season. Buy afewof my special trees for your yard or lawn, they are ground grafted and stake trained. Thereby have beauty and pro- fit combined. In planting pecan trees on pine wood soil they should not be less than 40x40 each way and it takes 27 trees peracre. In plan- ting on aliuvial soil they should not be less than 50x50 each way and it takes 17 trees per acre. And in planting them on very rich land they should not be less than 60x60 each way and it takes 12 trees per acre. I would like to get into communication with you, and set you out a pecan grove. And where | furnish the trees and set them out, under my own supervision, I will guarantee them to live. Yours truly, C. A. 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