ALMOND VARIETIES IN THE UNITED STATES 69 
Wide longitudinal groove common on ventral edge. Wing thin, quite promi- 
nent, running entire length of ventral edge, most pronounced at apex, where 
it rounds off suddenly, forming blunt apex, least prominent at base. Ven- 
tral edge sometimes bulging at middle, giving the edge a curve at that point 
like the Rock type Jordan. Dorsal edge rather straight, curving most at 
immediate apex and base; dorsal ridge of medium prominence, narrow. Base 
varies in plumpness; stem scar at right angles to axis or sloping either 
ventrally or dorsally; dorsal shoulder slightly rounding; ventral shoulder 
gently rounding, frequently flat, sloping, and depressed. Apex bluntly 
pointed. (Viewed edgewise it may be plump or cuneiform.) Wing long and 
thin. 
Shell: Soft, often crumbly. Outer shell thin and usually light yellowish 
brown in color. Pits medium to numerous, quite round and deep, present 
close up to base scar. Surface between pits stippled or finely lined. Ven- 
tral edge has short grooves or depressions near base. Inner shell hard and 
thick. Canals quite round, medium Size, and quite close to surface of outer 
shell, on account of thickness of inner shell. Fibers large in size. Inner 
surface of shell light brown; wavy or with shallow depressions. Ventral 
streak dark brown, wide, short to medium in length, long ovate or cuneiform, 
widening to the base, where it is very biunt and wide. 
Kernel: Seldom any doubles (1 per cent); creases in one side indicate 
tendeney to form doubles. Size large (14 by 2 by ize inches or larger) ; long 
ovate or oval, widest at middle, with very sloping, flat, ventral shoulder 
sloping almost to middle of nut, with base scar well down middle of slope. 
Ventral edge much curved from base scar to apex, wide, plump, flat near 
base, gets thinner near apex. Dorsal edge straight, thin, shorter than ventral. 
Dorsal shoulder humped very much, sharply rounding, and is above base scar 
farther than in most other varieties. Ventral shoulder very slanting. Apex 
rather thin and blunt. Pellicle thick, medium, tough; pubescent at apex; fre- 
quently smooth at base, but not always; slight pellicle fold on apex half of 
ventral edge; base scar round or oval; veins usually distinct. Flavor rather 
dry, slightly sweet, rather flat. 
Distinguishing characteristics—This nut is easily distinguished from all 
other.nuts as follows: Size large; shape very long, narrow, plump; both apex 
and base tapering and pointed, base depressed on ventral edge and usually 
more tapering than apex; shell light in color; pits exceedingly large. Easily 
distinguished from Gilt Edge by the scimitar-shaped apex of the latter. 
COMMENTS 
The Harriot tree is beautiful and thrifty in growth. The nut is large and 
attractive. It is one of the earliest almonds to blossom, starting in late 
January and blooming over a considerable length of time, frequently until 
February 20. The variability in the time of ripening of nuts, even on the same 
tree, and its tendency to produce sticktights are points against it. The variety 
has largely disappeared from commercial orchards, principally because of its 
early-blooming habit, which makes it especially liable to frost injury. 
35. HENLE (HENLE’S DOUBLE-SHELL) 
Origin.—A seedling tree said to have originated on the Henle ranch. at 
Davis, Calif., in 1909. It is not commercially important at the present time. 
Description 
TREE 
Spreading (ratio of height to width of head, 1:1); rather open. Vigorous. 
Trunk stocky; tendency to grow crooked; bark rough, cracks far apart: ex- 
foliates in large, thick patches. 
Main branches.—Straight, moderately long, medium stocky. Branching angle 
widely acute. Wood tough. Bark thick and rather brittle; yellowish brown ; 
small patches of gray epidermis; striated on young branches; exfoliates in 
small, thin flakes. 
Twigs.—Quite long, stocky, rigid, wood tough. Branching angle moderately 
acute. Nodes small. Internodes long (4 to 1% inches). Bark medium deep 
green, turning reddish brown in patches in the fall, with much bloom. 

