NUT TREES-For Beauty and Income 
ALMONDS WALNUTS 
In the United States, California enjoys a monopoly on 
almond culture, as no other state produces this crop in com¬ 
mercial quantities. We believe almonds are always a good 
investment in favorable locations, because there is no sign 
of overproduction of this crop. The entire crop is consumed 
in this country every year, and a great many more imported 
annually from Spain and Italy. The cultural costs on al¬ 
monds are less than with most tree crops. Good orchards 
produce from 1,000 pounds up to a ton of nuts per acre. 
Almonds are early bloomers, and a comparatively frost- 
free location should be chosen for them unless one plans to 
practice orchard heating. They like a dry summer climate 
with considerable heat and are best suited to our interior 
valleys. The trees are grown on almond and peach roots. 
On almond root, the trees are unusually drought resistant 
and a large percentage of California orchards are unirri¬ 
gated. The peach root will stand heavy soils and excessive 
moisture better than the almond, and is usually chosen when 
irrigation water is abundant. Regardless of the rootstock 
used, however, it is highly desirable to have water available 
so at least one thorough irrigation can be given during the 
summer. All varieties are self-unfruitful, so two or more 
varieties must be planted together to insure crops. Plant the 
trees from 24 to 20 feet apart. 
Our almonds are second to none in quality, and we use 
the genuine bitter almond root. 
ALMONDS—On Almond and Peach Roots 
Caliper (Approx.) ItolO 11 to 49 50 to 299 300 or more 
y 2 " and up—.4 to 6' $ .50 $ .40 $ .30 $ .25 
3/g to y 2 " .3 to 4' .45 .35 .25 .20 
y A to 3/g" .2 to 3' .40 .30 .20 .15 
‘Drake's Seedling. An important commercial variety grown 
in all almond districts. The nut is medium large, with a 
medium soft shell. The kernel is plump, and of very good 
flavor. Ripens later than most varieties. The tree is produc¬ 
tive and of spreading type of growth. One of the best 
pollinizers. 
I.X.L. A beautiful, large, shapely nut; one of the most at¬ 
tractive almonds in appearance. Shell soft; kernel sweet and 
of good quality. Tree a strong grower but a shy bearer in 
many sections. 
Ne Plus Ultra. A popular commercial 
variety, producing heavy crops of large, 
elongated, soft shell nuts. The tree is 
large and vigorous and is the first to 
bloom in the spring. 
‘Nonpareil. California’s leading va¬ 
riety, and all plantings should consist of 
a large percentage of this kind. The nut 
is medium size, with a very thin “paper- 
shell.” The kernel is long, plump, sweet, 
and of the best quality. The tree is a 
good grower and an excellent cropper. 
The nuts bring a substantial premium 
over any other variety in the market. 
(Also June Buds. See page 7.) 
Peerless. A large shapely nut; smooth, 
bright and very handsome, with hard 
shell. Popular in the Sacramento Val¬ 
ley where it produces regular and 
heavy crops. An excellent pollinizer. 
Texas Prolific. A rather small, hard¬ 
shell nut, well adapted for commercial 
cracking and used chiefly for that pur¬ 
pose. The variety is popular among 
growers because of its extra heavy 
bearing qualities and because it is one 
of the best pollinizers. The tree has an 
unusually upright habit of growth. 
(Also June Buds. See page 7.) 
(*) Varieties especially recommended 
for the home orchard. 
ON LEIB'S THREE-BLOOD ROYAL ROOT 
We offer walnut trees of extra value, and planters are 
urged to see our trees and investigate this extra vigorous 
rootstock before purchasing. Leib’s Three-Blood Royal root 
was originated after many years of careful breeding and 
selection. It is a black walnut hybrid, which is hardy, an 
exceptionally, fast grozver, deep rooted, and relatively re¬ 
sistant to disease. English walnuts on Leib’s Three-Blood 
Royal root will grove faster, make, larger trees, and produce 
heavier crops. Leib’s Three-Blood Royal root is propagated 
only by the California Nursery Company. 
Walnuts are deep-rooted trees, and a well-drained soil, 
at least six feet in depth, should be chosen for the walnut 
orchard. In order to produce high quality crops, irrigation 
water is needed in most sections. The trees grow to large 
size, and commercial orchards should never be planted 
closer than 40 feet apart. 50 to 60 feet each way is recom¬ 
mended on rich soils. Most varieties require from six to 
eight years to come into commercial production. The Payne 
variety bears much sooner than this. 
A large portion of our English varieties are budded, 
rather than grafted, and the work is done from eight to 
twelve inches above the surface of the ground. Budded trees 
are usually preferred to grafted, on account of smoother 
and better union. It is important to have the bud inserted 
well above the surface of the ground, to avoid Oak Root 
Fungus, present in some soils. Caution: Do not plant our 
walnut trees too deep. They should be set at the same depth 
they stood in the nursery. This means the bud union should 
be left exposed several inches above the surface of the 
ground. Trees planted too deep will not thrive. 
WALNUTS—On 3-Blood Royal Root 
ItolO 11 to 49 50 to 299 300 or more 
8 to 10 grade.$2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 
6 to 8 grade. 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00 
4 to 6 grade. 1.50 1.25 1.00 .85 
We can also supply northern California Black seedlings 
at the same price as almond trees. 
Eureka. A popular variety in northern 
California. The nuts are large, oblong, 
and of good appearance, with rather 
thick, well-sealed shells. Withstands 
handling well. A fine, large, upright 
tree. This is a good commercial variety 
and is also popular as a shade tree 
around the house. 
Franquette. One of the most important 
commercial varieties, popular wherever 
the English walnut is grown. The nuts 
are large, handsome, rather conical in 
shape, with medium thin shells. The 
kernels are unusually light in color and 
of the best quality. The trees are large, 
vigorous, and the latest of all to bloom. 
On account of their late blooming habit, 
the crop is seldom destroyed by frost. 
While the Franquette does not bear as 
early as some, the strain propagated by 
us has a good record for early and 
heavy bearing. Cross-pollination should 
be practiced for heavier crops and we 
recommend the Frostfighter as a pol¬ 
linizer. 
Mayette. Farge, roundish nuts, broad 
at base, with thin shell. The kernels are 
usually light in color and of very good 
quality. The tree blooms later than 
Payne but earlier than Franquette. A 
good producer. We propagate the genu¬ 
ine strain known as “San Jose Mayette,” 
which is the best producer of any 
Mayette. 
A block oi our Walnut trees on Leib's Three 
Blood Royal Root. 
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