THE WALNUT. 



MATETTE. Very large (Fig. 93), with a light-col- 

 ored shell of moderate thickness. Kernel plump, read- 

 ily extracted whole, as shown in Fig. 94, sweet, and a 



FIG. y3. MAYETTE. 



'IG. 94. KERNEL OF WALNUT. 



rich, nutty flavor. Tree blooms late and is very produc- 

 tive. An old and standard French variety. 



MESANGE OB PAPER-SHELL. This nut has the 

 thinnest shell of any variety known ; it derives its name 



FIG. 95. J. REGIA OCTOGONA. 



FIG. 96. CROSS SECTION. 



of Mesange from a little lark of that name, that goes to 

 the kernel through the tender shell. Tree very produc- 

 tive, and the kernel quite rich in oil. We do not, how- 

 ever, recommend the growing of this variety for market, 

 on account of the thinness of the shell, which breaks off 



