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proportion to the nuts within. Nuts of large size, 

 slightly depressed at the top (Fig. 31), and they are 



FIG. 29. PARAGON CHESTNUT BUR. (One-half natural 'size.) 



usually broader than long ; shell very dark brown, 

 slightly ridged, and covered with a fine but not very 



FIG. 30. SPIKES OF PARAGON CHESTNUT BUR. 



conspicuous pubescence. Kernel sweet, fine-grained, 

 and of superior flavor for one of this species. Tree hardy, 



