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Russell nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



10. RUSSELL. — Size medium to large, 1% x % inches; ovate cylindrical, 

 slightly compressed ; color dark brown, marked irregularly with many small 

 dots and dark purplish splashes ; base roundish, pointed ; apex short, tapering, 

 pointed; shell very thin and brittle, fits the kernel very loosely; cracking 

 quality excellent, kernel usually plump, much wrinkled, sometimes not filled at 

 base; sutures narrow and shallow; partitions thin and corky; texture fii'm, 

 dry, and fine-grained ; flavor sweet, quality good. 



The Russell originated at Ocean Springs, Mississippi. It is reported in 

 the South as beiug a healthy, productive variety. Its fine nuts make it at- 

 tractive where it can be grown. The ti'ee is a low, sprawly grower. It does 

 not seem to be suitable to the climate of North Carolina, as the trees appear 

 to be rosettetl. One of the trees winter-killed to the ground, while the others 

 had their branches badly frozen back. 



Dewey nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



11. DEWEY. — Size medium to large, 2x1 inches; long, ovate pointed; 

 color dark grayish brown, with broad splashes of purplish black near the 

 apex ; base abrupt, pointed ; apex long, taper-pointed ; shell thin, brittle ; 

 cracking quality good ; kernel bright, plump, smooth and solid ; sutures shal- 

 low, narrow, and not retentive ; texture dry, firm ; flavor rich and very sweet, 

 quality very good. 



The Dewey originated at Monticello, Florida. It is hardy in southeastern 

 Carolina and grows with a vigorous spreading habit. It bore nuts the fourth 

 season from planting. 



Alley nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



12. ALLEY. — Size medium, l^^ x % inches; form ovate cylindrical; color 

 grayish brown with a few dark purple markings ; base rounded ; apex blunt 

 pointed, somewhat quadrangular; shell smooth, moderately thin, brittle; cracks 

 out well ; kernel plump, bright, straw-color, surface wrinkled ; sutures narrow 

 and deep; texture firm and dry; flavor sweet; quality good. 



The Alley originated at Scranton. Mississippi. The tree is a vigorous, hand- 

 some grower. It bore nuts here the fourth season from transplanting. It is 

 reported as a heavy bearer. 



