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F. & F. Nurseries, 



nuts. 



The past few years have witnessed a remarkable development in the planting of 

 nut-bearing trees ; probably no branch of tree cultivation pays larger profits or is as well 

 assured of a profitable market for all products. The immense importation of foreign 

 mats ever}- year gives some idea of the market to be supplied. Few farms but contain 

 land, that, if planted to nut-bearing trees, would pay better than anything else to which 

 it could be devoted ; the nuts in many cases paying better than farm crops or fruits, 

 while most kinds are making a growth of valuable timber, that will of itself pay a large 

 per cent, on the investment. 



Our native nut-bearing trees are admirably adapted for planting in streets, farm 

 lanes, pastures, etc., for shade, ornament and profitable returns. 



Almond, Hardshell — A fine hardy variety, with a large, plump, sweet kernel ; tree 

 very showy and ornamental in blossom. The hull cracks when ripe, permitting 

 the nut to drop out. 



Soft or Papershell — This is more desirable than the hardshell wherever it will 

 succeed ; it is not as hardy. Kernel large, sweet and rich. 



Chestnut, American Sweet— A valuable native tree, both useful and ornamental. 

 It grows to a good size, and specimens often occur with trunks five feet in 

 diameter. The fruit is small, but very sweet, and it shows a tendency to vary 

 considerably in size and quality. 

 Spanish — A handsome small round-headed tree, producing abundantly very large 



nuts. Not as sweet as the American, and tree not quite as hardy. 

 -■'Japan Giant— A dwarf grower, very distinct from other kinds, leaf long and nar- 

 row, dark green ; a fine ornamental tree in any situation. Commence bearing 

 very young, two-year trees in nursery rows frequently producing nuts of immense 

 size, which are sweet and good, much better than the Furopean varieties. Their 

 productiveness, early bearing and enormous size render them of great value. 

 Trees have been fruiting in vicinity of New York for several years. Young trees 

 injure in severe winters Until well established. Plant in spring only. 



Filbert, English — One of the most profitable and satisfactorj- nuts to grow, succeed- 

 ing on almost all soils, bearing early and abundantly. Nut nearly round, rich, 

 and of excellent flavor, admired b}' all for dessert. 



Hickory Shellbark - No other nut that grows, either foreign or native, is superior to 

 this ; possessing a peculiar rich nutty flavor, excelled by none. 



Walnut, Black — A native tree of large size. The most valuable of all trees for its 

 timber. Tree a rapid grower, producing a large, round nut of excellent quality. 

 "English, French or Madeira Nut — A fine, lofty growing tree, with a hand- 

 some spreading head. Where hardy it produces immense crops of its thin-shelled 

 delicious nuts, which are always in demand at good prices ; fruit in green state is 

 highly esteemed for pickling. In California and the south large orchards have 

 been planted that are yielding immense profits. Not hardy enough for general 

 culture in the north. 



Japan — This species is found growing wild in the mountains of Northern Japan, 

 and is without doubt as hardy as an Oak. The leaves are of immense size and of 

 a charming shade of green. The Nuts, which are produced in extreme abundance, 

 grow in clusters, have a shell thicker than the Fnglish Walnut, but not as thick 

 as the Black Walnut. The meat is sweet, of the very best quality. The trees 

 grow with great vigor, assuming a very handsome form, and need no pruning ; 

 mature early, bear young and are hardier and more productive than the Bnglish 

 Walnut. Having an abundance of fibrous roots, it transplants as safely as an 

 apple tree. 



