74 FRUIT AND ITS CULTIVATION. 



Varieties of the Filbert. 



Following are the best varieties: 



Frizzled, or Prolific. A variety with hairy husks double 

 the length of the nut, and with crimped or frizzled mar' 

 gins. Very quaint nuts, small, oblong, thin, and slightly 

 flattened ; borne six to twelve in a bunch. Flavour, sweet 

 and rich. A free bearer. 



Red Filbert. A moderate grower and medium bearer. 

 Nut, medium-sized, ovate, with a thick shell. Kernel 

 covered with a crimson skin. Flavour, good. 



Webb's Prize. A vigorous grower and a free bearer. 

 Nuts, large; husks smooth and longer than the nut; shell, 

 thick; kernel covered with a red skin. Flavour, very 

 rich. A good keeper. 



