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FILBERTS (HAZELNUTS) 
In spite of the fact that American dealers are 
constantly clamoring for filberts, and that they 
can be grown far easier than potatoes or wheat, 
the cultivation of filberts has been almost entirely 
neglected. They are perfectly hardy and will 
struggle along in spite of neglect, the little trees 
or bushes bearing early and abundantly. Never¬ 
theless much depends on the interest the planter 
takes in what he plants. They respond quickly to 
intelligent care, and the nuts, as all know, are 
delicious. Every city and country home should 
have them. 
Planting should be at a distance of ten to twelve 
feet, and moderately rich, well-drained soil is re¬ 
quired. Pruning is of special importance if grown 
in tree form, although they bear abundantly, if 
permitted, in the natural form, which is that of a 
many-stemmed bush. The nuts should not be 
gathered until ripe, the condition indicated by the 
browning of the edges of the husk. 
AMERICAN VARIETIES 
Hazelnut (American Filbert ). Bears excellent 
nuts and in great quantities; also very orna¬ 
mental. 
Purple-leaved (Avellana A tro-purpurea). Nut 
large, thin-shelled, delicious quality; one of the 
best. The leaves and husk are of a deep purple 
color, which is retained till frost. Very orna¬ 
mental. See cut, page 3. 
See page 41 for Corylus (Hazel) used as an orna¬ 
mental shrub. 
Prices: Each Per Doz. Per 100 
2- 3 ft. $ .50 $5.00 $35.00 
3- 4 ^.75 7.50 50.00 
EUROPEAN VARIETIES 
These are grown from imported nuts, keeping 
close to the parent type. 
Grandis (English). Nut large, short, slightly com¬ 
pressed; of good quality when fresh, with a 
thick and hard shell in a short husk, much 
frizzled and hairy. One of the best varieties; 
considered the true Barcelona nut of commerce. 
Kentish Cob (English). Nut large, oblong, some¬ 
what compressed, kernel plump and of rich 
flavor; an excellent keeper. Husk quite smooth, 
longer than nut and but slightly cut in margin. 
Tree productive. Considered the best variety 
grown in England, where it has been known 
since 1812. 
Prices: Each Per Doz. Per 100 
2- 3 ft. $ .75 $7.50 $40.00 
3- 4 ft. 1.00 10.00 50.00 
THE HICKORIES 
Notwithstanding the high esteem in which the 
hickory nut has been held since the settlement of 
America, in consequence of the difficulty with 
which it is propagated by budding or grafting, it 
has not been found sufficiently promising from an 
economic standpoint to justify extensive planting. 
As the hickories are slow growing at best, they 
should not be planted on other than fertile soil. 
Of the two varieties, Shagbark and Shellbark, the 
latter requires richer cultivation than the other. 
Deep, well-drained, fertile loams, either of sandy 
or clayey nature, are acceptable to both varieties. 
HICORIA ( Hickory) 
Owing to the fact that hickories form only a 
tap root, and no fibrous roots, we recommend the 
planting of the small trees. Prices: 6-8 in. trans¬ 
plants, 25 cts. each; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 
2-3 ft., $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
Shagbark (II. ovata). In flavor and quality of 
kernel this is generally esteemed the choicest of 
our native nuts, of all nuts, some experts have 
said. The tree is a handsome, stately shade tree, 
with tough, white wood of great strength and 
elasticity. 
Shellbark (II. lociniosa). The shell is somewhat 
thicker than the Shagbark, but kernel sweet and 
delicious. The tree is of vigorous growth, sym¬ 
metrical, with a luxuriant foliage, rendering it 
one of the handsomest and most useful of native 
trees for road-side or lawn planting. 
