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the seed, or by grafting'. Likes a rich, moist soil. Juglans 

 praeparturiens is similar to the above, but bears fruit 

 when three years old, and is valuable on this account for 

 the garden. 



Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) should have a place in 



Fig. 215— English Walnut (Jug- Fig. 216— Japan Walnut. 



fans rii/i'i). 



the grounds of the amateur, as it is not only a fine shade 

 tree, but is valuable for its fruit and timber. 



Japan Walnut (Juglans Sieboldiana). — Shells of the 

 nuts are thick, and the kernel is sweet. The nuts form in 

 clusters. The tree produces a pleasing appearance, with 



Fig. 217 — Butternut (Juglans cineriu). 



its large leaves, and makes an attractive addition to 

 ornamental grounds, parks, etc. 



Butternut, or White Walnut (Juglans cineria), is a 

 native American nut, greatly prized by many. The shell 



