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The Bulleti>^. 



Robson nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



16. ROBSON. — Size medium, II/2 x % inches; form ovate, compressed; color 

 light grayish brown, irregularly splashed and striped with purplish black ; base 

 roundish pointed; apex bluntly tapering; shell thin, cracks out well; kernel 

 plump, solid ; sutures wide and shallow ; texture firm and tine-grained ; quality 

 good. 



The Robson originated in Mississippi. With us it is not a vigorous grower. 

 The tree is lacking in symmetry and does not appear to be hardy here. 



Atlanta nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



17. ATLANTA. — Size medium, 1% x % inches; form long, tapering oval, 

 compressed; color dull gray, with many small dots, narrow stripes near apex; 

 base tapering pointed; apex long, tapering pointed; shell fairly thin, brittle; 

 partitions thick and corky ; cracking quality good ; kernel long, plump ; 

 sutures narrow and shallow ; texture firm and compact ; tlavor sweet ; quality 

 very good. 



This variety was originated by Mr. G. M. Bacon of Dewitt, Georgia. Mr. 

 C. A. Reed reports it as being abandoned on account of its susceptibility to 

 scab. 



Teche nut, kernel, and cross-section. 



18. TECHE. — Size medium, li/^ x % inches; form ovate conic; dull gray- 

 ish brown, irregularly splashed with purplish black; base rounded; apex short, 

 I)()int(Hl, shell of metlium thickness, partitions thick and corky; cracks out 

 fairly well; kernel solid, often shrunken; sutures wide and deep; texture firm 

 and dry ; quality poor. 



This variety originatetl in Louisiana. It is a poor filler and of low quality. 

 Reportetl in the South and East as being a very heavy and regular bearer. 



