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THE TEXAS PROLIFIC ALMOND 
The tree while being a strong grower and very healthy does not grow as 
large as some of the other varieties. A point making this variety very desira¬ 
ble is that it produces at an early age. The nut is of medium size and roundish 
in shape. The shell is medium soft and white, bearing a short plump kernel 
of good color. Doubles are often found in this variety, but this is more than 
offset by its good flavor and heavy bearing qualities. 
The Drake's Seedling is recommended for planting in most all almond sec¬ 
tions of California, by the leading almond growers. Blooms first week in April. 
Eureka The E ure ^ a 1S very similar in shape and flavor to that of the Jordan 
but somewhat smaller in size. It is much more in demand, however, 
on account of its having a soft shell while the Jordan is a hard shell. The tree 
is an exceptionally strong grower and a very heavy bearer. 
On the farm of Mr. A. M. Newland, Colusa, California, where it was origi¬ 
nated, can be found an orchard of Eurekas, which is over twenty years old 
and has never failed to produce a crop since old enough to bear. The Eureka 
is a great favorite among confectioners and we do not hesitate to recommend 
it for commercial planting as well as for family orchard purposes. Blooms 
latter part of March. 
I. X, L. The I. X. L. is one of the Hatch varieties of the fine soft 
shell type of almonds. 
I lie tree of the 1. X. L. is a sturdy upright grower, producing large nuts 
which are very easily hulled. The shell is soft and smooth; the kernel is large 
and very plump. 
One of the features which makes this variety in demand is the fact that the 
shell possesses a fine color without bleaching. This variety always brings a 
high price in all markets and to our knowledge has never been lower in price 
than second in the entire list of almonds. The 1. X. L. should be planted in 
connection with Texas Prolific or Nonpareil. It blooms middle of March. 
Jordan ^ ie Jordan is a hard shell and has been extensively planted in most 
all almond sections. It is largely used by confectioners for the mak¬ 
ing of sugar coated and salted almonds as it possesses a very rich high flavor. 
The tree is a strong vigorous grower and a heavy bearer. The nut is long 
and narrow having a long slim kernel. 
Jordan almonds are probably more widely known to the general public than 
any other variety. Blooms latter part of March. 
Ne Plus Ultra This almond was introduced by Mr. A. T. Hatch, formerly 
of Suisun, California, and is a regular and heavy bearer. 
The tree is a strong grower and inclined to have a drooping habit. It presents 
a very fine appearance on account of its large foliage. 
The nut is long and narrow in shape and has a soft shell. The kernel is 
very large, sweet and highly flavored. PIulls freely and is considered a fav¬ 
orite among almond growers for commercial purposes. Blooming period 
middle of March. 
Nonpareil The Nonpariel has probably been more largely planted during 
recent years than- any other. The tree is a very strong grower, 
inclined to be of a weeping habit, and on account of its fine foliage presents a 
very beautiful appearance. It has the reputation among almond growers, in 
all sections where grown, as being a heavy and regular bearer. 
The nut is large, long and narrow having a thin shell and a good color. The 
kernel is long, fills the shell well and possesses an excellent flavor. It com¬ 
mands the highest prices on the market, selling from one to three cents higher 
than other varieties. 
We highly recommend the Nonpariel for planting in all almond sections of 
California. Blooms last week in March. 
Peerless The Peerless almond is rapidly coming into favor in the almond 
districts of the Sacramento Valley and is proving to be a regular 
and heavy bearer. 
The nut resembles that of the I. X. L. in shape and general appearance; the 
kernel is short and plump and of fine quality. Blooms about the middle of 
March. 
Texas Prolific This is one of the popular varieties of almonds grown in 
this state. It was originated in Texas and brought to Cali¬ 
fornia about the year 1891, and bears the distinction of being about the only 
almond that would bear where originated. 
