Archive image from page 21 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of fruit trees, ornamental plants and roses . descriptiveillus1895atla Year: 1895 JAP \N GIANT CHESTNUT. nuts are the wonder and admiration of all who see them. Matures early, and does not require the aid of frost to open the burs. Its early bearing and handsome dwarf habit make it desirable for the home grounds. FILBERTS. These, frequently termed hazelnuts, are of the easiest culture, and are among the most profitable and satisfac- tory nuts to grow ; of dwarf habit, entirely hardy ;
Archive image from page 21 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of fruit trees, ornamental plants and roses . descriptiveillus1895atla Year: 1895 JAP \N GIANT CHESTNUT. nuts are the wonder and admiration of all who see them. Matures early, and does not require the aid of frost to open the burs. Its early bearing and handsome dwarf habit make it desirable for the home grounds. FILBERTS. These, frequently termed hazelnuts, are of the easiest culture, and are among the most profitable and satisfac- tory nuts to grow ; of dwarf habit, entirely hardy ; abun- KENTISH COB. dant yielders, succeeding almost everywhere, and coming into bearing early, as they do, with their rich, toothsome meat, they are worthy of being planted by everybody who has room. Kentish Cob. One of the largest and finest of the Filberts, oblong, meaty, and of excellent quality. (See cut.) Common English Filbert. The sort usually sold in the fruit stores ; quite distinct in shape from the Kentish Cob, and in our opinion not quite so desirable. PECANS. (Carya olivczformis.) This nut is well known and highly prized by all; is of the easiest culture— the tree being of sturdy, lofty growth. From the fact of its being found in the forests of the South and West, many suppose it is not hardy at the North, which is en- tirely erroneous ; it flourishes over a wide extent of the country, and should be more generally cultivated, as it deserves. The shell is very thin, the kernel sweet and delicious. Our trees are of the true, large, thin-shelled variety. Any one can enjoy this nut who will plant a few trees in some spare corner. WALNUTS. The wood of the Walnut, once so abundant, is now so valuable and in such great demand that large numbers of trees are being planted for this purpose alone, and the investment will prove profitable. Plant your wood-lots with young Walnuts ; they will pay you for the trouble. English, French or Madeira Nut (Juglans regia). Not onl
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