THE 
HEARTNUT 
(Juglans 
cordiformis ) 
This variety is 
rare in this coun- 
try because it is a 
“Sport” of Juglans 
sieboldiana, and 
almost invariably 
reverts to that type 
of species from 
seed. Owing to the 
extra cracking 
quality of the nut, 
the rapid and lux- 
uriant growth, and 
early bearing of the 
tree, the Heartnut 
is one of our most 
valuable nut bear- 
ing trees. 
Those looking for 
a nut tree that will 
equal the poplars, 
maples and willows 
in extreme’ rapid 
growth, the Heart- 
nut is far more 
valuable as an or- 
namental. The tree 
has very large, al- 
most tropical - look- 
ing foliage. The 
nut is heart-shaped, 


Heartnut bearing in nursery. 
All trees are stake trained. 
smooth, brown in color and is of excellent quality, having a flavor close- 
ly resembling our butternut. 
five to fifteen nuts. 
The nuts are borne in clusters of from 
