LAKOTA-(2) 12-18" thru 4-5' ONLY - Newest USDA release. A cross between Mahan and Major. Lakota is very resistant to scab disease with medium susceptibility to yellow and black aphids. Lakota has performed well in tests in northern production areas of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. Bears quick and heavily. Kernel is cream to gold in color. Shells
easily to full halves. Nut is oblong oval with and acute point and rounded base (59 nuts per lb.) and 62% kernel. Vigorous tree, upright growth habit. Wind resistant tree with strong limb angles. Add $1.00 per tree to budded pecan tree prices.

WACO-(1) - One of the newest of the controlled crosses from USDA. A Cheyenne-Sioux cross. There are about 53 nuts/lb., kernel yield is about 56%. Kernels are cream to golden in color, and have wide, nontrapping dorsal grooves. Early pollen shed. Matures mid-season. Recommended for western pecan area. • Better tree shape than Cheyenne.

CHOCTAW -(2) - This variety is the result of a cross between the Mahan and Success varieties. This variety does well in practically all pecan growing areas. The nut is large and attractive, resembling the Stuart variety in shape. The hull is extra thin. The kernel, which consists of 58% of the total weight of the inshell nut, is very smooth, high in oil content, bright in color, and rich in flavor. The tree's upright habit of growth and good foliage makes it a good selection for yard plantings as well as commercial plantings. This variety is easy to shell. • The #1 yard tree for past 25 years.

APACHE -(2) Not available until 2011 - Burkett-Schley cross. Heavy yielding, good nut filling. Kernels are smooth and bright. This variety does well in our local area and in western plantings. • This is the most overlooked tree we have, along with Hopi, the perfect yard tree for I-35 West.

PAWNEE-(1) - A cross of Mohawk and Starking Hardy Giant. The nuts have very early maturity which makes the Pawnee an attractive variety for the shorter growing seasons. The nuts have matured as early as Sept. 15th at Brownwood. Protandrous, pollen shed similar to Cheyenne. Eastern variety. • Because of its commercial popularity, we sell 4 to 1 Pawnee over any other variety. Available on northern rootstock for $1.50 premium per tree.

DESIRABLE -(1) - Large nut, cracks easily. Heavy producer and bears early. Disease resistant. Popular eastern variety. • If you want a quality nut and beautiful tree, plant this one.

OCONEE -(1) - One of the newer releases from the U.S.D.A. Pecan Breeders. The Oconee is a Barton-Schley cross. Variety has good nut size (about 50 per pound), a 55% kernel and has good disease resistance. • Fast becoming one of our best sellers.

KANZA-(2) - One of the newest of the USDA pecan releases. Major - Shoshoni cross. Very scab resistant, very early maturing (Sept. 10) and late pollen shedding. Kanza should be an excellent variety for the northern pecan areas as well as the warmer areas. Shells easily (about 55% kernel, 72 nuts per pound). • Pawnee’s running mate because of early maturity and cross pollination. More popular every year, very scab resistant. Available on northern rootstock for $1.50 premium per tree.

HOPI- (2) - The Hopi variety resulted from a cross made between Schley and McCulley. We have observed this variety for over 35 years in our orchard. It is usually the best quality nut produced on our farm. The Hopi is a medium producer, not as likely to over produce one year and skip the next. The Hopi should not be planted in areas subject to scab. An excellent variety for planting in Central Texas and West. Nut size is about 55 per pound with a kernel percentage of 58-60%. Has a bright kernel which keeps well. Good tree shape. • The only pecan T.E. (Babe) McGinnis, a 55 year employee, would take home.