DESCRIPTION OF VARIETIES UNDER TEST. 



Stuart nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



1. STUART. — Size large to very large, 1% x 1 inches; form oblong round- 

 ish ; color grayish-brown, heavily striped and splashed with purplish black ; 

 base rounded ; apex blunt ; quadrangular ; shell smooth, thick, brittle, well 

 filled with rich, fine-grained meat; somewhat hard to crack out. 



The Stuart pecan orlginatetl in Mississippi. It has been very widely dis- 

 seminated and has proved itself to be vigorous, early bearing, hardy and pro- 

 ductive over a wide range of territory. The tree has a fine, erect habit of 

 growth. This variety is such a profuse pollen bearer that it would appear 

 to be useful for fertilizing other varieties. It is valuable for northern 

 planting. 



Van Deman nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



2. VAN DEMAN. — Large to very large, 2x% inches; form long oval: 

 color dark brown, lightly striped with purplish brown ; base pointe<l ; apex 

 long, tapering pointed ; shell of medium thickness, cracks out well ; partitions 

 thick; kernel plump, light brown; sutures deep and narrow; flavor good. 



The Van Deman originated in St. James Parish, Louisiana. The tree is a 

 vigorous, handsome grower, and is reported as being an early, though some- 

 what erratic bearer. 



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Mantura nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



3. MANTURA. — Size large, 2 x % inches; long, oval; dull brown, much 

 marked with irregular dark purplish stripes ; base and apex taper pointed ; 

 shell very thin and brittle, cracks easily, giving many unbroken halves ; kernel 

 dark straw-color, plump and smooth; sutures wide and shallow, not retaining 

 any portions of shell ; texture fine, firm, solid ; flavor sweet, nutty ; quality 

 good. 



This variety originated in Surry County, Virginia. It was named and 

 introduced by Mr. W. N. Roper, editor of the Fruit and Nut Jouniah The 

 tree is a vigorous, symmetrical grower, very hardy, and is reported as being 

 a heavy bearer. A valuable variety for planting in the northern portion of 

 the pecan area. 



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