. The Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Agriculture -- North Carolina. TiiE Bulletin. 43. Centennial nut, kernel, and cross-section. 13. CENTENNIAL.—Size large, 2x1 inches; oblong compressed, slightly constricted about the middle; color grayish brown, rather bright, a few black stripes and many rusty black dots; base tapering to a blunt point; apex tapering pointed; shell rather thick, brittle; cracking quality fair; kernel long, plump, corrugated; sutures narrow and shallow, secondary sutures well marked ; flavor sweet; quality very good. The Centennial originated in M
. The Bulletin of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Agriculture -- North Carolina. TiiE Bulletin. 43. Centennial nut, kernel, and cross-section. 13. CENTENNIAL.—Size large, 2x1 inches; oblong compressed, slightly constricted about the middle; color grayish brown, rather bright, a few black stripes and many rusty black dots; base tapering to a blunt point; apex tapering pointed; shell rather thick, brittle; cracking quality fair; kernel long, plump, corrugated; sutures narrow and shallow, secondary sutures well marked ; flavor sweet; quality very good. The Centennial originated in Mississippi. The tree has a drooping habit of growth and is not very vigorous. This variety is reported by Mr. C. A. Reed, pecan specialist of the National Department of Agriculture, as being abandoned on account of its tardy. 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 North Carolina. Dept. of Agriculture. Raleigh : State Board of Agriculture
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