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THE NUT CULTUKIST. 



The kernel, though, does not correspond to the size of 

 the shell (Gillet). 



GIBBOUS WALNUT (Fig. 92). This is a very large 

 variety, supposed to be a hybrid, raised in France many 

 years ago. It is of little value, as the shell is very thick 



and kernel small. 

 Valuable mainly for 

 its immense size. 



KAGHAZI. 

 This is supposed to 

 be a variety of the 

 Persian walnut, of 

 fair size, with a very 

 thin shell. The tree 

 blooms very late in 

 spring, and for this 

 reason is recom- 

 mended for localities 

 where there is dan- 

 ger from injury by 

 frost. The tree is 



FIG. 92. GIBBOUS WALNUT. said to be a very 



rapid grower, and much more hardy than the general 

 run of varieties of this species. I have been unable to 

 learn its origin, but it has been planted quite exten- 

 sively in California, and some of our Eastern nurserymen 

 are offering the seedling trees for sale, but whether they 

 will possess the merits of the original or not must be 

 determined by experience. 



LARGE-FRUITED PRCEPAETURIEXS. A sub-variety 

 of the Proeparturiens, originating with Mr. Felix Gillet 

 of California. 



LATE PRCEPARTURIENS. Also originated with Mr. 

 Gillet. Valuable because the trees bloom late in spring. 

 Nuts described as of medium size, but with full kernels 

 of excellent quality. 



