HIGHLY SUITED TO CALIFORNIA CLIMATES 
WALNUTS 
Walnuts are the most important nut fruit grown in California, in fact we 
produce four times as many walnuts as almonds, and the demand for the fine 
budded and grafted varieties is increasing each year. Planters are willing to 
pay the increased price for the finer, thin-shelled varieties, rather than risk 
planting seedlings which bear crops of irregular small and hard-shelled nuts. 
In the southern counties of the state the English varieties such as Placentia 
Perfection, Santa Barbara Soft Shell, Neff’s Prolific and Eureka are in great¬ 
est demand, while in the central and northern parts of the state the French 
varieties, such as Franquette, Mayette, etc., are valuable on account of being 
late bloomers and not usually affected by late spring frosts, and they also bear 
nuts of fine quality which command the top price on the market. 
i he walnut should be planted in deep, rich loam soils, but if planted on 
ha.dpan land the holes should be thoroughly blasted to a depth of not less 
than 3 feet, all hardpan removed and the holes filled in with good top soil. 
1 he trees should be set 50 feet apart, either in orchard form or along ave¬ 
nues, and it is advisable to plant more than one variety for the purpose of 
cross pollination. 
When the trees are planted, cut them back to 3 feet from the top of the 
ground. Very little pruning is required. After the head of the tree is formed 
remove only such limbs that cross or overlap and shorten in any that may 
cause the tree to become lopsided and spoil the proper form desired. 
Prices of Walnut Trees—Grafted on American and Calif. Black, except Paradox 
and Willson Wonder 
Each 10 100 1000 
8 to 10 ft.$1.60 $14.00 $125.00 
6 to 8 ft. 1.25 11.00 100.00 $900.00 
4 to 6 ft. 1.10 10.00 85.00 750 00 
3 to 4 ft.90 8.00 70.00 600.00 
Concord Originated in Contra Costa County, California, from a seedling 
planted by Mr. Westcott. In the section where originated and 
where planted the tree has proven to be a strong, vigorous grower and a 
heavy producer. 
The nuts are large and almost round, containing a well filled kernel of good 
flavor. 
Recommended for planting in all walnut sections and especially the north¬ 
ern part of this state. 
Eureka * s declared by walnut growers to be one of the most reliable pro- 
ducers. It is about ten days later in blooming than other varieties. 
I he tree is a strong upright grower and a heavy producer. The nuts are 
of large size, soft shell, smooth in appearance and highly valued for commer¬ 
cial purposes. The kernel is of good color, plump, and very rich in flavor. In 
the southern sections of California, where walnuts are extensively planted, 
the Eureka is considered as being one of the very best. 
Franquette Originated in France and is more widely known and planted 
throughout the different walnut sections of California, Oregon 
and Washington than any other variety. 
The tree is a strong grower and a very prolific bearer. The nuts are of 
large size, long and smooth. The shell is of medium thickness, bearing a full, 
sweet and very rich kernel, of high flavor. 
Mayette Mayette is of French origin and is one of the leading varities, 
having many of the good qualities to be found in the Franquette. 
The tree blooms late in the spring and is a very heavy bearer. The nuts 
are large, uniform and inclined to be flattened at the base. The shell is of a 
light color, soft, and contains a plump kernel of very fine flavor. 
While not as extensively planted as the Franquette, we believe, the Mayette 
is almost equal to that variety; the nuts always commanding the highest 
market price. 
For pollination purposes it is advisable to plant it with the Franquette as 
both trees will then bear more abundantly than if planted alone. 
Parisienne Originated in the southeast part of France and was named after 
the capital of that country, on account of its exceptional beauty. 
The nut is very large and in shape is somewhat broader at the small end 
than the Mayette or Franquette. It bears a full kernel of high flavor and is 
one of the best for dessert purposes. The tree is very beautiful, bears when 
quite young and very regularly. 
It has not been extensively planted in California but where planted has met 
with good results both as a commercial and ornamental variety. 
