. The nut culturist : a treatise on the propagation, planting and cultivation of nut-bearing trees and shrubs, adapted to the climate of the United States ... Nuts. 344 THE NUT CULTUEIST. The kernel, though, does not correspond to the size of the shell (Gillet). Gibbous walnut (Fig. 93).—This is a very large variety, supposed to be a hybrid, raised in France many years ago. It is of little value, as the shell is very thick and kernel small. Valuable mainly for its immense size. Kaghazi.— This is supposed to be a variety of the Persian walnut, of fair size, with a very thin shell. The tree bloo
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. The nut culturist : a treatise on the propagation, planting and cultivation of nut-bearing trees and shrubs, adapted to the climate of the United States ... Nuts. 344 THE NUT CULTUEIST. The kernel, though, does not correspond to the size of the shell (Gillet). Gibbous walnut (Fig. 93).—This is a very large variety, supposed to be a hybrid, raised in France many years ago. It is of little value, as the shell is very thick and kernel small. Valuable mainly for its immense size. Kaghazi.— This is supposed to be a variety of the Persian walnut, of fair size, with a very thin shell. The tree blooms very late in spring, and for this reason is recom- mended for localities where there is dan- ger from injury by frost. The tree is FIG. 92. GIBBOUS WALNUT. Said to be a very rapid grower, and much more hardy than the general run of varieties of this species. I have been unable to learn its origin, but it has been planted quite exten- sively in California, and some of our Eastern nurserymen are offering the seedling trees for sale, but whether they will possess the merits of the original or not must be determined by experience. Large-fruited Pr(epaktueiens.—A sub-variety of the Proeparturiens, originating with Mr. Felix Gillet of California. Late Prceparturiens.—Also originated with Mr. Gillet. Valuable because the trees bloom late in spring- Nuts described as of medium size, but with full kernels of excellent quality.. .'' J. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.. Fuller, Andrew Samuel, 1828-1896. New York : Orange Judd