DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
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nut bearing trees. 
Almost every farm contains land that should he planted to nut trees 
adapted to the soil. Probably no branch of tree cultivation pays larger pro u 
or is as well assured of a profitable market for all products, the nuts in many 
cases paying better than farm crops or fruits, while most kinds are making a 
growth of valuable timber that will of itself pay a large per cent on the in- 
vestment. 
ALMONDS. 
DRAKE’S SEEDLING— Originated with Mr. Drake of Suisun, California; 
of the Languedoc class; bears abundantly and regularly where the Languedoc 
is a total failure. 
HARDSHELL-A fine, hardy variety with large, plump kernel and very 
ornamental when in bloom. 
I x L— Tree a sturdy, upright grower with large leaves; nuts large; 
shells easily, no machine being needed, nor is any bleaching necessary; she 
soft but perfect; it bears heavily and regularly; highly recommended by all 
orchardists who have tried it. 
JORDAN-This new sort is the famous Spanish variety so long sought af- 
ter by nut growers. First introduced by John Rock of Niles, and later by t e 
United States department of agriculture. The name is a corruption of the 
French word “Jardin,” meaning simply “garden” almond. The nuts are 
long and are hardshells; the kernels are single, narrow, long 5 and l Pta»P; : the 
kernel is always removed from the nut proper when exported. In this form 
thev bring from 8 to 10 cents more per pound than any other variety. T e 
tree is a strong, thrifty grower and heavy bearer, and will probably do much 
to give almond growing in California a strong impetus. 
NE PLUS ULTRA-Introduced by Mr. A. T. Hatch. Tree a rapid grower; 
leaves rather large; a heavy and regular hearer; nuts large and very long 
shape; soft shell; hulls free. 
NONPARIEL— First called Extra. Of a weeping style of growth, smaller 
foliage than the I. X. L„ but still forms a beautiful tree; an extraordinary 
Sl»y »d“ dearer; with very thin .del., of the M. Ml type. On. 
of the best. 
PEERLESS-Originated near Davisville, California, a sure and heavy bear- 
er; shell harder than I. X. L., single large kernel. 
CHESTNUTS. 
AMERICAN SWEET— A valuable native tree, both useful and ornamental; 
timber is very durable, and possesses a fine grain for oil finish. Nuts sweet 
of deTicate nLor and are a valuable article of commerce. No farm should 
be without its grove of nut-bearing trees, and the chestnut should be foremos 
wherever the soil is adapted to its growth. 
