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We guarantee the trees that we ofl'er for 
sale to have been grown from nuts borne 
on a "genuine" Cluster walnut; but would 
not guarantee more than 70 to 80% of the 
trees to be true; that is, of having retained' 
that particular characteristic of that type, 
of growing long clusters of nuts. (See 
outline of photograph of a cluster of fifteen 
nuts on back cover). 
eiiaberte Walnut.— An old and most 
valuable variety; late in budding out. The 
nut is well shaped and of fair size, the ker- 
nel of extra tine quality; very productive. 
The Chaberte was originated a century ago 
by a man named Chabert, hence its name; 
it is very rich in oil, and is cultivated on a 
large scale in the east of France, where nut 
raising is one of the leading industries of 
the country. (See fig. 19). 
Mayette Walnut.— This is one of the 
finest dessert nuts grown; it is quite large, 
full-fleshed and sweet; it was originated in 
the Department of I'sere (France), about 
the same time as the Chaberte, by a man of 
the name of Mayet. (See fig. 15). 
Oant or Bijou Walnut.— A remarkable 
variety for the extraordinary size of its fruit. 
The shell is thin, with rather deep furrows; 
those of the largest size being made into 
ladies' companions, where to stow away 
gloves or handkerchief; hence the name 
"Gant" walnut. The kernel, though, 
does not correspond to the size of the shell. 
(See tig. 20). 
Mesange, or Tit-Lark Walnut.— This 
nut has the thinnest shell of any variel 
known; it derives its name of MisaugS 
from a little lark of that name, that goes to 
the kernel through the tender and thin 
shell. Very productive, and quite rich in 
oil. One of the best to be eaten fresh or 
pickled. (See fig. 17). 
Serotina or Late Walnut.— This var- 
iety is most valuable where late frosts are 
common, on account of its lateness in bud- 
ding out. The nut is of medium size, well 
shaped; the meat very sweet and highly 
flavored; one of the best nuts so far grown 
in our grounds. Very prolific. It is this 
variety that produces the "After Saint 
John " Walnut; nurserymen marking out 
every Serotina in nursery row that puts 
forth about St. John's Day, and selling 
such trees under the name of After Saint 
John Walnut. It reproduces well enough 
from the seed. (See fig. 18). 
Fran(|uette Walnut.— Originated eighty 
years ago in the east of France, by a man 
named Franquet. It is, with Parisienne 
and Mayette, the finest dessert nut known 
in Europe. It is quite large, of an elong- 
ated oval, and full fleshed. One of the 
hardiest varieties known; blooms at the 
altitude of Nevada City (2,600 ft.) in the 
first week in June, and matures its nuts 
Lia V 
to S/ 
well; is never nipped by frost. Highly 
recommended for the beauty and size of the 
nut, and hardiness of the tree. (See Fig. 
14— A California-grown Franquette Wjd- 
uut.) 
Parisienne.— This beautiful nut, one of 
the largest and finest dessert nuts, was or- 
iginated in the southeast of France, and 
not in the neighborhood of Paris, as its 
name would imply. The mit is very large, 
broad and long, pretty much like Fran- 
quette; it is also a late kind in budding 
out, blooming at the altitude of our place 
about the 10th of June; never injured by 
^ate frosts. (See Fig. 13.) 
Barthere Walnut.— A singularly-shaped 
nut, elongated, broad at the center and ta- 
pering at both ends; the shell is harder 
than that of other sorts. Entirely repro- 
duced by grafting. 
Meylan Walnut.— A new and most beau- 
tiful variety, looking much like the May- 
ette, and originated near the little village 
of Meylan, in the east of France. Much 
cultivated for exportation to the north of 
Europe. 
Vourey Walnut. — Another new and 
splendid variety, first originated near 
Vourey, a small towu in tbe southeast of 
France. It has mui h the shape and super- 
ior quality of the Parisienne. 
V Weeping Walnut.— Still another new 
and valuable variety; it derived its name 
from its branches drooping down under the 
weight of the nuts, we presume, like a 
weeping willow. Propagated by grafting. 
(No trees this season, 1887-88.) 
Tilniorin, or Pear-shaped Walnut.- 
A cross between the English and Black 
Walnut; the nut has the shape of the En- 
glish Walnut, or rather that of the Serotina, 
and the shell the appearance and hardness 
of the Black Walnut. Propagated by graft- 
ing. A very curious nut, but not desirable 
^^for market. 
Tliird Generation Proeparturiens, or 
Common Frencli Walnut (Juglans Regia). 
Having grown and fruited third and fourth 
generation Proeparturiens the last ten to 
twelve years, we had to come to the con- 
clusion that from the third generation the 
Proeparturiens loses the characteristics of 
the original, and goes back to the mother- 
type, or Juglans Regia. We cannot, there- 
fore, advertise such trees as true Proepar- 
turiens, though grown from nuts borne Ott 
genuine trees of the second generation, but 
simply as common French walnuts. This 
kind is a rapid and vigorous grower, one of 
the best for break-winds. It bears the same 
kind of nut as the imported article found 
in fruit stores. The nut is smaller than 
that of the second generation, but, like the 
latter, it is full-fleshed, very sweet, and the 
shell quite thin. (See Figs. 10, 11, 12.) 
