Bass Pecan

Specialties

Our company is over 100 years old and we believe there’s a reason for being around so long. Our tradition is rich and we stand by our 100% satisfaction guarantee that has been around for over 100 years. Here you will find a variety of natural pecans, flavored pecans, pecan candies and pecan trees as well as some of the finest southern gourmet, jellies and syrups on the market!

History

Established in 1906.

Mr. I.E. Bass and family came to Lumberton, Mississippi in 1899. Shortly thereafter, he planted his first pecan trees and it wasn’t long until he was selling pecan trees and other farm products. In 1909, the first catalog was distributed by the I.E. Bass & Sons Pecan Company.

One son, I.H. Bass, had a special interest in pecans. He learned how to graft and improve the seedling pecan trees. After graduating from Tulane University in 1910, he returned to Lumberton and took an active role in the management and operation of the I.E. Bass & Sons Pecan Company.

From its first catalog in 1909, Bass had been continuously increasing catalog distribution and the mail order business. In 1928, Bass Pecan Company mailed 1.5 million catalogs. By 1930, the catalogs and shipping had grown to such a volume that Lumberton got a new post office as a direct result.

The current owners, Max Draughn and Andrew Copeland, acquired Bass Pecan in 2006. The original store in Lumberton has been remodeled.