450 SySTE^{ATIC POMOLOGY. 



futm-p work of this kind will lie attempted. At this time the culti- 

 vated -v'aricties are Eurojiean or European seedlings developed in the 

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

 home su])ply. 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; cjuality very good. Grown 

 in Now .Jci'sey. 



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

 fornia. 



Garibaldi. — Large, roimdish; kernel very rich and sweet. Grown 

 in Maryland. 



Imperial. — Large, roundish; late to ripen; ver}' productive in 

 Maryland. 



Imperial. Kentish Cob. 



Jones. — Medimn, oblong; quality good. Grown in Delaware and 

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



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

 .Terse)- and is becoming commercial. 



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

 in Florida and southeastern States for oi-nament as well as nuts. 

 The leaves and husks are I'ich purple in color. 



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

 flavor. Grown in California. 



