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Frotschcr nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



7. FROTSCHER. — Size large to very large, l%xli/4 inches; form oblong; 

 color light yellowish brown, with broad purple stripes and splashes near apex; 

 base blunt, rounded ; apex abrupt, quadrangular, tipped ; shell thin, slightly 

 corrugated, cracks out well ; kernel not solid, often not well filled at lower 

 end ; sutures wide ; texture flaky, dry, rather coarse ; flavor good ; quality 

 only fair. 



This variety originated in Louisiana. It is reported in the South as an 

 early and heavy bearer. In North Carolina the tree is vigorous, but rather 

 tender for our climate. 



Moneymaker nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



8. MONEYMAKER.— Size medium, l^ixl inches; roundish ovate; color 

 light brown, with a few purplish splashes about the apex ; base broad, rounded : 

 apex short, abrupt, somewhat quadrangular ; shell thick, but cracks well ; 

 kernel plump and broad with deep regular sutures ; texture flrm, solid ; flavor 

 sweet; quality very good. 



This variety was originated and introduced by Mr. Sam H. James of Mound. 

 Louisiana. In North Carolina it has proved to be a hardy, vigorous grower. 

 It is reported as being an early and prolific bearer. 



Clark nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



9. CLARK. — Size medium to large, 1% x % Inches; long cylindrical; color 

 dull grayish brown, with a few purplish spots about the apex; base round, 

 pointed; apex short, tapering; shell rather thick, brittle; cracking quality 

 medium ; kernel plump, but often slack at the lower end ; sutures narrow, not 

 very deep ; texture firm, quality good. 



The tree is fairly hardy in North Carolina, but is not a vigorous grower. 

 This variety has not become popular, and has practically ceased to be prop- 

 agated. 



