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A Word of Appreciation
We are indeed thankful to you for your patronage and good will, extending as it has in many cases, over a great many years of busi¬ ness friendship, and we hope our relations will continue to be mutually pleasant. It is our desire to make sure that every customer is well serv¬ ed and given full value for his money.
To fully satisfy each customer that his in¬ terest is carefully considered when he intrusts his orders here, is our earnest ambition.
McKAY NURSERY & ORCHARD COMPANY Lucedale, Mississippi
Member of:
American Association of Nurserymen National Pecan Grower’s Association
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The Papershell Pecan
The Pecan has become a very important nut in re¬ cent years, particularly so in the Southern States. It has been said that the pecan is the KING OF ALL NUT BEARING TREES, and properly so, as there is no other fruit or nut tree which fits so well into the general farm¬ ing schedule as the pecan. It may be grown in the region from Florida to Virginia and west through Oklahoma and Texas.
A few of our genuine papershell pecan trees in bear¬ ing will pay taxes and insurance on an ordinary home and supply delicious and wholesome food for the entire family.
NURSERY STOCK FROM BEARING ORCHARDS
Scions or graft wood from which we propagate our pecan nursery stock are carefully selected from heavy bearing trees in our orchards; hence, every tree propa¬ gated in our nursery is strictly a bred-up early bearing tree.
We have thousands of the finest bred-up papershell pecan trees that are straight, clean and thrifty, and which have fine root systems. A number of the trees begin bearing while in the nursery.
FERTILIZATION
Several pounds of high grade commercial fertilizer or a liberal application of barnyard fertilizer should be applied to each tree. Care should be taken, however, not to let fertilizers come in direct contact with roots of trees. The best way to apply fertilizer, after the trees have been planted, is to scatter it around the trees, about one to two feet from the body, increasing the distance about one foot each year, and work in by hoeing or plough¬ ing. Fertilizers should be applied in late winter or early spring so that the trees will make a fine growth the fol¬ lowing spring.
Fertilizer should NOT be put into the hole at the time planting is done, as such practice is very dangerous and is likely to scald roots of trees, thereby causing them to die.
CULTIVATION
Pecans, as well as other fruit trees, should be cul¬ tivated at regular intervals by ploughing and hoeing. The
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land may be farmed almost as though the trees had not been planted, provided a strip of land several feet wide is left unplanted on each side of the tree rows, which strip should be cultivated regularly to conserve moisture and to keep the trees in good growing condition.
TREES PROPERLY PRUNED
All trees are properly pruned when sent out, UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED, just as though we were go¬ ing to plant them ourselves. There is an unavoidable loss of some roots when the trees are dug; therefore, the taller grades of trees should be top-trimmed, in order to balance the top against this loss. When our trees are properly pruned, handled and planted, there is no reason why any of them should die.
The heights of our trees are calculated from the ground up before trees are dug; but after the larger size trees have been properly pruned the height is reduced somewhat; so, if, when your order is received, the height of the pruned trees is less than listed in catalog, this is the explanation.
PROPER TIME TO PLANT TREES
Fruit trees can be set any time after they have be come dormant and the leaves have shed, until the trees begin budding again, which in this section, is about Nov¬ ember 1st to March 1st.
Roots of trees begin growing as soon as trees are transplanted ; so if planting is done in November or De¬ cember, the roots of the trees will have a firm hold on the soil by the time spring opens up, consequently the growth will be strong and vigorous.
PLANTING INFORMATION
Holes for pecan trees should be dug about 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide. This will permit planting with all the roots in their natural position and also make an allowance for pulverized dirt in which the new roots can push out easily. In digging, pile the top soil on one side of the hole and the bottom soil on the other, loosen up the soil in the bottom of the hole thoroughly, then place trees same depth as they stood in nursery row, filling the top soil in first and working it around roots of the trees with the fingers, being sure that the soil is pulverized. When the roots are covered, pack the dirt firmly by tramping,
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then apply a bucket of water, if possible, allowing- it to settle, then throw in more dirt and tramp thoroughly un¬ til the hole is filled.
VARIETIES OF PECANS DESCRIBED
After a close study of the various varieties, we be¬ lieve the following are the best varieties to plant.
Stuart : This is one of the very best papershell
pecans and has been thoroughly tried out. Nuts are large to very large, oblong in shape, shell of very good crack¬ ing quality, kernel full and plump. A heavy bearer and is being planted extensively.
Success: The Success pecan has attracted quite a
bit of attention in recent years and is continually gain¬ ing popularity. Size, large, oblong, tapering to the apex. Shell thin; cracking qualities good, partitions thin, kernel large, full and plump. The tree is a sturdy grower and heavy bearer.
Lewis: The Lewis pecan is a recent introduction by
the late F. H. Lewis of Pascagoula, Mississippi. Size, large, semi-long, marked with bright brown stripes; shell soft and thin; kernel of golden color, very rich, nutty flavor.
Schley: This variety is probably the highest pric¬
ed nut on the market, but it is not as heavy a bearer as the Stuart or Success. Size medium to large, oblong, some¬ what flattened; shell very thin, separates easily from the kernel; kernel full and plump; flavor exceedingly rich; quality the best.
Price of Papershell Pecan Trees
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1000 |
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2 to 3 feet . . . . . . |
_ 45 |
.40 |
.35 |
.30 |
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3 to 4 feet _ _ _ |
_ _ .50 |
.45 |
.40 |
.35 |
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4 to 5 feet _ _ |
. . . .55 |
.50 |
.45 |
.40 |
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5 to 6 feet . . . . |
_ .65 |
.60 |
.55 |
.50 |
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6 to 7 feet . . . . . |
_ 80 |
.75 |
.65 |
.60 |
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7 to 8 feet . . . . |
_ $1.00 |
.90 |
.80 |
.75 |
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8 feet to large . . |
_ 1.50 |
$1.30 |
$1.20 |
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_ 2.00 |
1.80 |
1.50 |
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_ 3.00 |
2.50 |
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50 trees take the |
100 rate. 500 trees |
take the |
1000 |
rate.
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TREES HAVE ABUNDANCE OF ROOTS
It is a well known fact that a tree with plenty of roots will grow off better than one with few roots. We have ideal soil and plenty of moisture for growing trees; hence we do not believe trees with a better root system than ours can be produced.
Utmost care is exercised in digging so that all trees will have an abundant supply of roots.
PINEAPPLE PEAR
The Pineapple Pear is a very vigorous grower and a prolific bearer and is the one pear that has proven free from blight. It is a long lived tree, and as a commercial proposition it has proven a success.
Price of Pineapple Pear Trees
Size 10 100
Lots Lots
Each Each Each
3 to 4 feet . . $ .35 $ .30 $ .25
4 to 6 feet . . .50 .45 .40
6 to 8 feet _ _ .60 .55 .50
8 to 10 feet, well branched .75 .65 .60
Peaches
We list below the best varieties of peaches for the lower South.
Early Rose: Ripening middle of May.
Carmen: Ripens June 10th to 20th.
Bell of Georgia: Ripens July 1st to 15th.
Elberta: Ripens July 15th to 25th.
J. H. Hale: Ripens middle of July.
Size Each Ten 100
18 to 24 inches . . ......$ .20 $1.50 $10.00
4 to 6 feet, 2 years _ _ 50 4.00
PLUMS
Red June: Medium to large, ripens in June and con¬ tinuing six weeks.
Abundance: Large size, ripens June 15th to July 10th. 3 to 4 ft. 50c; Ten for $4.00.
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Apples
Red June: Medium to large, oblong, dark red, flesh tender with a mild sub-acid flavor; commencing to ripen early in June and continuing six weeks.
Delicious : Of good size, dark red, blending to a golden yellow at blossom end. One of the best. Ripens in October. Price, B to 4 ft. 35c each; Ten, $3.00; 100 $25.00.
JAPANESE PERSIMMON
Tane-Nashi: Large to very large, very smooth; flesh yellow, seedless; quality very fine; vigorous and prolific. Price, 2 to 3 ft., each 50c; 3 to 4 ft., each 60c; 4 to 5 ft., each, 75c.
FIGS
Celeste: Medium size, pear shaped; color purplish
brown; very delicious and best for preserves and can¬ ning; will stand more freezing than other varieties.
Size Each Ten
2 to 3 feet _ _ _ $ .30 $2.50
3 to 4 feet _ .40 3.50
4 to 5 feet _ .50 4.50
MUSCADINE GRAPES
Scuppernong: Muscadine type. Bunches composed
of clusters of very large berries, bronze colored when fully ripe; flesh pulpy sweet, quality excellent. One of the very best varieties. Ripens in August and Sep¬ tember. Price, 2 year No. 1 vines, 50c each.
BUNCH GRAPES
Concord : Bunches and berries very large, blue-
black; flesh sweet pulpy; vine vigorous. Heavy bearer.
Niagara: Berries very large, greenish yellow, flesh sweet and of good quality. Price, 2 year No. 1 vines, 25c each, 10 for $2.00; 100 for $12.50.
EVERBEARING MULBERRIES
Hicks: Very prolific; fruit sweet; excellent for poultry and hogs. Fruits produced continually during period of four months. Price, 6 to 8 ft., 75c each; Ten for $6.50.
CHERRIES
Early Richmond: Very prolific; medium sized; dark red, very juicy. One of the very best varieties. Ripens in June. Price, 3 to 4 ft., 50c each.
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Broad Leaved Evergreens
We dig our evergreens with their roots undisturbed and surrounded by the earth in which they grow. By this method your trees or shrubs are sure to live and the re¬ sults are immediate.
Prices of evergreens are for trees and shrubs balled and burlapped.
Abelia Grandflora: Glossy dark green foliage and small white fowers, tinted with pink. Blooms from May until October.
24 to 36 inch plants, sheared, very compact $1.00
Pittosporum Tobira: Shiny green foliage clustered at end of twigs; small white flowers.
18 to 24 inch spread _ _ $1.50
2 to 3 ft. spread _ _ 2.00
3 to 4 ft. spread _ _ _ 2.50
Pittosporum Tobira Variegated: Same as above, ex¬ cept foliage is light green, variegated white. Price, 15 to 18 inch spread, $1.50.
Euonymus Japonica: Dark green glossy foliage. Use¬ ful in foundation planting. Price, 18 to 24 ins., $1.00; 2 to
3 feet, $1.50.
Boxwood : Tree variety. Small dark glossy gxeen
leaves. Can be sheared any shape. Price, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00.
Ligustrum Lucidum Compactum (Compact Wax Pri¬ vet). Dark green glossy foliage with white flowers. Clusters of purple berries in autumn. Price, 2 ft. plants, 75c; 3 ft. plants, $1.00; 4 ft. plants, $1.50.
Ligustrum Lucidum Pyramidalis (Upright Wax Pri¬ vet). Upright growth, dark green foliage. Price, 3 ft, $1.00;
4 ft., $1.50.
Ligustrum Japonicum (Japan Privet). Bushy shrub with large leaves. Desirable for screens and tall plantings. Price, 4 to 5 ft., $1.00; 5 to 7 ft., $1.50.
Camellia Japonica: Colors: Pink, Red and Variegated. Price, 18 ins. $2.00; 24 ins., $3.00; 30 ins., $4.00; 36 ins., $5.00; 42 ins., $6.00.
Nandina Domestica (Heavenly Bamboo). Green in summer with beautiful red leaves and clusters of scarlet berries in winter. Price, 18 ins., 75c; 24 ins., $1.00; 30 ins., $1.50.
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Japan Plum (Loquot). Large handsome leaves, with blossoms borne in spikes appearing during winter months; producing edible fruits in the spring. Price, 3 to 4 ft., $2.00 ; 4 to 6 ft., $2.50.
Azaleas: Colors — Watermellon Pink, Salmon Pink,
and Brickdust. 18 in. plants, $1.50; 24 in. plants, $2.50.
Cherry Laurel: Rapid grower, can be pruned any shape desired. Price, 3 to 4 ft., 75c; 4 to 6 ft., $1.00; 6 to 8 ft., $1.50.
Magnolia Fuscata (Banana Shrub). Compact, bushy with glossy leaves and cream colored flowers. Price, 2 to 3 ft. plants, $2.50.
Cotoneaster Pamosa: A beautiful shrub with slender branches, clothed with small green leaves which are silvery white beneath. Price, 2 to 3 ft., $1.00; 3 to 4 ft.» $1.50.
Dwarf Cape Jasmine (Gardenia Radicance) Dwarf spreading plant, with small dark green leaves and medium size fragrant white flowers. Suitable for borders and pot plants. Price, 18 to 24 in. spread, $1.50.
Photina Glabra: Upright growth, foliage bright red in early spring. Price, 2 to 3 ft., $1.50; 3 to 4 ft., $2.00.
Arborvitaes and other Coniferous Evergreens
Berckman’s Golden Arborvitae (Aurea Nana) : Golden color. Considered one of the very best varieties of arbor¬ vitaes. Price, 15 to 18 ins., $1.00; 18 to 24 ins., $1.50;
24 to 30 ins., $2.00; 30 to 36 ins., $2.50; 3 to 4 ft., $3.50.
Rosedale Arborvitae: Bluish green feathery-like foli¬ age. Price, 15 to 18 ins., $1.00; 18 to 24 ins., $1.50; 2 to 3 ft., $2.00.
Bakers Arborvitae: Dark green, pyramidal shape. Price, 15 to 18 ins., $1.00.
Biota Compacta Arborvitae: Dwarf compact growth. Can supplv both green and golden colors. Price, 18 ins., $1.00; 24 ins., $1.50; 30 ins., $2.00; 36 ins, $2.50;
42 ins., $3.00.
American Arborvitae: Deep green color. Price, 2 ft., $1.00; 3 ft., $1.50; 4 ft., $2.00.
Cedrus Deodara (Hymalayan Cedar): A broad grow¬ ing pyramidal tree, drooping branches, bluish green foli-
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age. Desirable as lawn specimen. Price, 2 ft. $1,50; 3 ft. $2.00; 4 ft,, $2.50; 5 ft,, $3.00; 6 ft., $3.50.
English Juniper: Upright in form, pyramidal and graceful. Price, 3 ft., $2.00; 4 ft., $2.50; 5 ft., $3.00.
Chinese Juniper: Slender with spreading branches. Price, 3 ft., $2.00; 4 ft., $2.50; 5 ft., $3.00.
Pfitzer Juniper: Low growing, broad bushy habit, blue-green foliage. Extremely hardy. Price, 24 in. spread, $2.00; 30 in. spread, $2.50; 36 in. spread, $3.00.
Spiny Greek Juniper: Dark green. Very compact. Price, 18 in. plants, $1.00.
Canadian Juniper: Spreading habit. Blue-green color. Price, 2 to 3 ft. spread, $1.50.
Italian Cypress: Exceedingly slender and tall growing. Price, 2 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2.00; 4 ft., $2.50; 5 ft., $3.00.
Cunninghamia (Chinese Fir): Bright green foliage. Naturally grows large and bushy, but if pruned, grows tall and graceful. Desirable as lawn specimen. Only fir that thrives well in the South. Price, 2 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2.00; 4 ft., $2.50; 5 ft., $3.00; 6 ft., $4.00; 8 ft. $5.00.
Decidious Shrubs
Crape Myrtle: Colors — Pink and Red. Price, 3 to 4 ft., 50c.
Anthony Waterer Spirea: Dwarf compact bunchy growth, crimson blooms. Stocky 2 year plants, 50c.
Van Houtte Spirea: Upright growth, bright green foliage with white flowers. Price, 2 to 3 ft., 35c.
Hedge Plants
Amoor River Privet. Price, 3 to 4 ft. plants, $10.00 per hundred.
Shade Trees
Magnolia Grandiflora (Southern Magnolia): Price, 3 ft., 75c; 4 ft., $1.00; 5 ft., $1.50.
Camphor Tree: Price, 3 ft., 50c.
American Holly: Price, 3 ft., 75c; 4 ft., $1.00.
Chinese Elm: The fastest growing and the most graceful Elm. Price, 4 to 6 ft., 85c.
Lombardy Poplar: Price, 4 to 6 ft., 50c.
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Conditions of Sale
Terms: Cash should accompany orders. On orders booked in advance of shipment, a deposit should be made, balance to be paid at time of shipment.
Acknowledgement of Order: We acknowledge receipt of your order promptly.
Notice of Shipment: The day your order is shipped we notify you.
Shipments by Mail: We cannot ship trees by mad— except smallest fruits.
Time of Shipment: Orders received during shipping season will be forwarded as soon after receipt as possible- unless we are otherwise instructed.
Substitution: In case we are out of the size ordered, we will, if not otherwise instructed, ship the nearest size we have.
Guarantee: Our stock is guaranteed to be well rooted, thrifty, vigorous, true to name and shipped according to instructions.
Digging and Packing: Our trees are freshly dug and roots kept damp at all times. The roots of all trees are carefully and scientifically packed in damp material and the bundle of trees, roots and bodies, are covered with suitable packing material, and then burlapped. Prices are for trees properly packed, tagged and delivered at Express or Freight office, Lucedale, Mississippi.
Claims: If by chance any errors should occur, they will be gladly corrected, provided claim is made promptly after receipt of trees.
Trees Inspected: All our shipments of nursery stock bear copy of certificate of inspection issued by the Missis¬ sippi State Entomologist showing that our nursery stock has been properly inspected. All inspection laws of other states are complied with.
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Roses
All roses are budded, well rooted, field grown, and are among the best varieties for the lower South.
BUSH VARIETIES
American Beauty . White
Red Radiance . Red
Pink Radiance . Pink
Maman Cochet . Pink
Maman Cochet . White
Paul Neyron . Pink
Lady Hillingdon . . Yellow
Price, 2 year No. 1 plants, 40c each; $1.00 per 3; $3.75 ] Talisman: A new rose, Color Red and Yellow, 75c each.
CLIMBING VARIETIES
Marechal Neil . Yellow
American Beauty . . White
Fed Radiance . Red
Pink Radiance . . Pink
Price, 2 year No. 1 plants, 50c each.