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future work of this kind will be attempted. At this time the culti- 

 vated varieties are European or European seedlings developed in the 

 States. As yet, however, it can hardly be said that we produce a 

 home supply. Fully two-thirds of the American supply is imported 

 from France and other parts of Europe. See Sections 293, 294, and 

 295. 



VARIETIES OF FILBERTS. 



Alba. A favorite in England and France, and does well in parts 

 of California. Peculiar in having a white shade of color. 



Cosford. Large, oblong; shell thin; quality very good. Grown 

 in New Jersey. 



Du Chilly. Large, oblong; quality nearly best. Grown in Cali- 

 fornia. 



Garibaldi. "Large, roundish; kernel very rich and sweet. Grown 

 in Maryland. 



Imperial. Large, roundish ; late to ripen ; very productive in 

 Maryland. 



Imperial. Kentish Cob. 



Jones. Medium, oblong; quality good. Grown in Delaware and 

 is becoming commercial as it is free from disease. Delaware. 



Kentish Cob. Large, oblong; quality best. Does well in New 

 Jersey and is becoming commercial. 



Purple Leaf. Large, oblong; quality very good. This is grown 

 in Florida and southeastern States for ornament as well as nuts. 

 The leaves and husks are rich purple in color. 



Red Aveline. Large, ovate; quality good, with excellent nutty 

 flavor. Grown in California. 



