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146. Soft-Shell Texas (Pl. XV, B). Produced by T. A. Botts, Acampo, Calif. 
Mr. Botts grafted a number of acres of old I. X. L. trees with scions obtained 
from the Texas trees grown in the same orchard. The results are of interest 
chiefly in indicating some effects of stock on scion. The nuts produced in this 
case differ somewhat in shape from the Texas, have a softer shell, and a 
longer, flatter, and more pubescent kernel. The kernel does not have the 
bitter flavor of the Texas kernel. In short, the nut seems to have taken on 
some of the I. X. lL. qualities in minor degree. ; 
147. Spagon (Mandole de Spagon). A very small almond, less than three. 
fourths inch in length. of excellent flavor, grown on the island of Corfu, near 
Greece. It resembles the Pistache almond in shape, but is smaller. 
148. Stuart (Stuart’s Prolific). In 1890 J. F. Stuart, of Ripon, Calif., in- 
troduced this variety from Texas. The Stuart is thought by many to be the 
true Texas, while many of the so-called Texas almonds are believed to be 
seedlings of the Languedoc. The variety was named the Stuart, to distinguish 
it from the other ‘ Texas” kinds. The Stuart and the Texas sorts all pro- 
duce heavy crops, and the nuts are very much alike. 
Tash (Tash badam). See KuHoTan (119). 
149. Valencia. This name appears to be a class name applied to Spanish 
hard-shell almonds, several types of which are imported into the United States 
under the name. In Spain the terms “ Valencia” or “ Corta” are used to dis- 
tinguish certain types of nuts from the “ Larga” or * Jordan” types. 
150. Victory. Originated comparatively recently near Chico, Calif. The 
variety has not become popular and is seldom found. 
151. White Nonpareil. A variety originated and grown in Australia. 

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