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SUNSET SEED AND PLANT COMPANY 
Figs — Continued 
FIG— WHITE ADRIATIC. 
(Reduced to two-thirds natural size.) 
White Adriatic— One of the leading figs planted in California. Has only of late years proved 
profitable, although in California about twenty years. Fruit above medium size, skin white and tliin; pulp 
red, fine, exceedingly aromatic. Changes to an amber color when dried. Tree a strong and healthy grower. 
Nut Bearing Trees 
Almonds 
Suitableness of soil and climate is all important in the culture of the almond. Almonds are now being 
planted on the higher lands in coast valleys, where freedom from fog and direct winds is assured. Tempered 
breezes, however, are ratlier an advantage than otherwise. Successful growing has also been done at various 
points in the interior valleys and footliills. Almonds lil?e a liglit, dry, warm soil. Heavy, poorly-drained 
land had better be utilize! for something jelse. Very little pruning is needed once tlie tree is formed. 
European varieties have not as vet been grown in California witli success, but many seedling varieties have 
been raised here of late years, which have borne satisfactorily every year. It is desirable to mix the varieties 
when planting, that they may have the benefit of cross-fertilization. Distance to plant, 20 or 25 feet apart, or 
108 and 69 trees, respectively, to the acre. 
One hundred trees, 4 to 6 feet, baled, ready for shipping, will weigh about 150 pounds. 
Price— One year, 4 Ito 6 feet, »0c. each, $1.60 per lO, $13.00 per 100 
3 to 4 " 16c. " 1.00 " 8.00 
(California Paper Shell— Sliell very tender; kernel large, white, sweet and relishing. Very heavy 
bearer. Sold at high prices in Eastern markets last season. 
Copes' Seedling— Good size; soft shell; nut heavy and ripens early; hulls very easily; kernel 
long and of good flavor; resembles the "Jordan," and consequently (.ommands tlie highest price for confections. 
Tree rapid grower, strong and stubby ; limbs grow very erect. 
