ALMOND VARIETIES IN THE UNITED STATES 5 
this class), primarily as a result of misdirected efforts to secure bet- 
ter varieties. It is‘not strange that under these circumstances many 
orchards are now operated at a loss. Inferior nuts can be dis- 



Fic. 5—A Languedoc almond tree, showing the upright type of growth 
posed of profitably only during periods of abnormal demand. In 
normal times the market for such nuts collapses, and they can be 
disposed of only with great difficulty if at all. At best they bring 
prices which do not give adequate returns to the grower. 

