1C. 



370 YEARBOOK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



DESCRIPTION. 



large to very large, averaging 40 to 50 riuts per pound; form 

 oblong ovate, rather pointed at base and rather bluntly quadrangular 

 at apex; and distinctly marked by four conspicuous ridges extending 

 from the apex nearly to the base of the nut; color grayish brownish, 

 sparingly marked with black; shell rather thick, with partitions soft 

 but corky; cracking quality good; kernel plump and well filled, 

 grooves rather narrow, but shallow, and surface undulating; kernel 

 bright straw color, very attractive; texture rather soft and open; flavor 

 sweet, pleasant; quality good. 



The specimens illustrated on Plate XXXII were grown by Mr. A. G. 

 Delmas, Scranton, Miss. 



The tree is a strong grower, of erect and roundish head, very dis- 

 tinct from the Schley, with which it has been somewhat mixed in 

 nurseries and orchards. It is productive and promising for the lower 

 pecan districts, such as the Gulf coast region, where it originated. 



