. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. 44 WE LIST ONLY TRIED The nuts should be hulled at once and spread on trays and exposed to the sun for a few days, turning- them over so that they will be thoroughly dry before sacking or boxing. Do not expose the nuts to sulphur fumes until they are dry, as the fumes will injure the flavor of the kernel. Before sulphuring
. The Fresno Nursery Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) California Fresno Catalogs; Nursery stock California Fresno Catalogs; Trees California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit trees California Fresno Catalogs; Grapes California Fresno Catalogs; Fruit California Fresno Catalogs; Climbing pl. 44 WE LIST ONLY TRIED The nuts should be hulled at once and spread on trays and exposed to the sun for a few days, turning- them over so that they will be thoroughly dry before sacking or boxing. Do not expose the nuts to sulphur fumes until they are dry, as the fumes will injure the flavor of the kernel. Before sulphuring sprinkle tlve nuts v/ith water so that the shell is slightly moist. They should be sulphured from two to three hours. The sulphuring is not absolutely neces- sary as nuts can be readily sold without this bleaching of the shells. Almond trees as a rule make a heavy, sturdy growth in the nursery row, and the largest size of these trees do not usually go over four feet. Prices of Almond Trees—On Almond and Peach Roots Each 10 100 1000 1 year 4 to 6 ft. .$ .70 $ .$ $ 1 year 3 to 4 ft. .60 1 year 2 to 3 ft. .50 This variety is of the Languedoc class and was originated Drake Seedling on the grounds of Mr. Drake, of Suisun, California. The tree is a strong grower and a heavy bearer; in fact it has the reputation of bearing regularly in sections where the Languedoc is a total failure. One rea- son for its heavy bearing is th'e fact that it is very late in blooming, conse- quently is more free from frost than any other variety. 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
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