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is not adapted to the more humid climates because of its tendency 

 to scab. In ratio of kernel to hull, the Halbert ranks among the 

 highest. Excellent for table cracking, though not suitable for com- 

 mercial crackeries. Nut small-sized, very thin-shelled and plump; 

 kernels very plump, of rich quality and excellent flavor. Tree very 

 precocious and prolific, but severely attacked by scab when planted 

 east of Texas. One of the very best varieties for west Texas. 



Hollis. — One of the oldest of the Texas varieties, but neither widely 

 disseminated nor well known, owing to the universal susceptibility 

 of west Texas varieties to scab in the more humid climates. This 

 variety is recommended only for central and western Texas plant- 

 ing, and for regions of similar climatic conditions. Nuts of medium 

 to large size and attractive appearance, thick-shelled, plump-meated 

 and of good quality. 



Increase. — A southwest Georgia variety that is limited in the 

 extent of planting, being confined almost to the immediate place of 

 origin. Nut of medium size, fairly thick-shelled, tending toward 

 spherical shape, promising. 



Indiana. — From Knox County, Indiana, a strictly northern variety. 

 It is considered hard to propagate, but is highly promising for 

 planting in the northern belt. Nut of medium size, thin-shelled and 

 of excellent cracking quality ; kernel fairly plump, flavor sweet. 

 The tree is symmetrical and a heavy bearer. 



James. — From Madis(3n Parish, Louisiana ; not widely disseminate-d, 

 but promising for planting in the northern range of the southern 

 pecans. Nut medium sized, thin shell, of excellent cracking qualities, 

 often poorly filled ; kernel rich in quality and of sweet flavor. Tree 

 very prolific, often over-productive ; subject to severe attacks of 

 scab in the lower sections of the southern belt. 



Kincaid. — From San Saba County, Texas ; well disseminated in 

 central and western Texas ; especially recommended for western 

 Texas, and one of the standard varieties for that section. Because 

 of its susceptibility to scab, it is to be avoided in all sections east 

 of middle Texas. Nut large in size, attractive in appearance, with 

 fairly thin shell, and of fair cracking qualities ; kernel plrmip, of very 

 good quality, flavor sweet, tree a thrifty grower, symmetrical, very 

 prolific ; highly susceptible to scab in eastern Texas and the Gulf 

 states. 



Major. — From Henderson County, Kentucky ; not broadly dis- 

 seminated; especially promising for planting in the middle pecan 



