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THE ENGLISH WALNUT 
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. 
The walnut should be planted in deep, rich loam soils, but if planted on 
hardpan 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. 
The 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 
Each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft . $2.50 $22.50 $200.00 
6 to 8 ft . 2.25 20.00 175.00 
4 to 6 ft .,. 2.00 17.50 150.00 
17 i Is declared by walnut growers to be one of the most reliable pro- 
Hureka ducers. It is about ten days later in blooming than other varieties. 
The 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. 
Concord Placentia 
Mayette 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. 
« - The Mayette is of French origin and is one of the leading varieties, 
Mayette having many of the good qualities to be found ip 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. 
Eureka 
Franquette 
