„Jl?L d ' S ' t V Jpro \ e< i Soft Shel1 ' This J s an improved 
r5i 61 V 2 Ug ;r ated X Geo - w * Ford * of Santa Ana, 
Cal. A seedling of Santa Barbara Soft Shell, but 
larger and of better quality. 
^of! a S! a ' A selected variety of Santa Barbara 
Nuts are all of large size and perfect 
shape, with smooth, soft, thin shell; kernel white 
varieties 61 Corn Pares favorably with the French 
Santa Barbara Soft Shell. Originated by Jos. 
sexton, of Santa Barbara. Tree is vigorous grower, 
ea J* , ai ? d abundant bearer; nut large, with very 
soft shell; kernel white and sweet; comes true from 
FRENCH VARIETIES 
Characterized by their valuable habit ot 
blooming much later in the spring than varieties 
in preceding class. This makes them far better 
adapted to the climate of all the country north 
of Santa Barbara; they are the only ones that 
should be planted throughout that region. 
Bijou. Nuts two or three times as large as the 
common walnut; somewhat square or oblong; kernel 
small; mainly an oddity. 
Chaberte. A most valuable variety; nuts medium 
size, of regular shape, with a kernel of extra fine 
quahty. Tree very productive, developing its leaves 
and bloom late in the spring. One of the best 
with us. 
9 u J"fr eaved - A distinct variety with large, deeply 
cut foliage; nuts medium size; elongated; excep'- 
tionany heavy, as the kernel completely fills the 
shell. 1 ree is a good bearer and beautiful as an 
ornament, in addition to the value of the fruit 
Franquette. Nuts very large, long and pointed; 
kernel full-fleshed, sweet and rich; buds out late 
in the spring. We have fruited this variety for 
many years, never failing to get a full crop. Prob¬ 
ably the best French sort for commercial purposes. 
Mayette. One of the best; nuts large and uni- 
lorm. decidedly flattened at the base; shells light 
colored; tree hardy, buds out late and bears abun- 
Mayette Rouge. A variety of Mayette; same 
shape and form; of large size; nut looks reddish 
when it comes out of the husk. 
Monstreuse. Quite large, well rounded and not 
E?i a 5 elther end; shell very smooth; kernel 
nils the shell and has a very rich flavor. With us 
this is a heavy, regular bearer and we regard it 
as a very valuable variety. 
P^risienne. One of the largest and best for des- 
sert. broad and large, with very full-fleshed kernel; 
i»9 ais carl * v and regularly; grown extensively about 
J aris, and a great favorite in that city, whence its 
name. 
tL i riens *,, A dwarf-growing, early-bearing 
variety, nut small, thin shelled and of fair quality; 
b« ars very heavily; good for home garden. 
- St * J ? hn fSerotina). Heavy and regular bearer 
>i medium-sized nuts; leaves and flowers develop 
after danger from frost has passed. 
Vourey. Nut of medium size and fair quality; 
shell stiongly ribbed and pointed. 
. Z .f nte ‘ A new variety introduced by U. S. De¬ 
partment of Agriculture. Nuts are very large, 
greatly elongated and pointed at both ends. Ker- 
nels are proportionately large, solid and of good 
tlA\or. Not fully tested as yet, but seems promis- 
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