ortherly
outskirts of the pecan area. In such regions, early varieties should be
planted, for early ripening of fruit and wood usually go together in the
pecan.

Many varieties are late in coming into bearing; others begin to bear
while quite young. This difference in precocity is worthy of
consideration. Other things being equal, those varieties which begin to
bear early and are prolific, should by all means be given the
preference.

In addition to setting out an orchard of what he believes to be the best
varieties for his section, or which experience has taught to be the
best, the grower should, if he is thoroughly interested in his work,
plant a tree or two of a number of other different kinds to test their
merits and to learn something of their characteristics.

VARIETIES RECOMMENDED FOR DIFFERENT SECTIONS.

The following recommendations have been made by growers and others in
different parts of the South. These may be changed with the knowledge
which time alone will bring; but they represent the best, most accurate
and up-to-date knowledge which can be given at this time:

VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA.--In these States the
different named varieties have not been grown and fruited long
enough to warrant any very strong recommendations, Pabst,
Stuart and Jewett have been planted in southeastern North
Carolina and have succeeded, but on the whole, for the entire
region of these three States, the most satisfactory and staple
progress in pecan culture will probably come from the
introduction of local varieties of merit.

GEORGIA.--Dr. J. F. Wilson, Secretary National Nut Growers'
Association, Poulan, Ga., has selected his varieties for that
section as follows: Stuart, Schley, Van Deman, Georgia and
Frotscher.

Herbert C. White, horticulturist, G. M. Bacon Pecan Co.,
DeWitt, Ga., says that Georgia and Stuart are the best of the
varieties thus far tested.

J. B. Wight, Cairo, Ga., believes in planting Frotscher
principally in his section.

FLORIDA.--Prof. H. K. Miller, Monticello, Fla., believes in
planting Schley, Dewey, Louisiana, Frotscher, Stuart, Russell,
Pabst, Van Deman and Sweetmeat.

James A. Bear, Palatka, Fla., reports that Frotscher, Stuart,
Van Deman, Curtis and Money-maker are doing well for young
trees, while Rome and Centennial have not proved satisfactory.