though sometimes shrunken at the base, sutures broad and
shallow; texture fairly compact; flavor dry, sweet; quality
good.

Described from specimens received from Chas. E. Pabst, Ocean
Springs, Miss. The original tree stands in the yard of Mrs. H.
F. Russell, at Ocean Springs, and is one of a lot of seedlings
raised by the late Col. W. R. Stuart, about 1875. The tree was
planted where it now stands by Peter Madsen. It was named by
Mr. Pabst, and propagated by him in 1894.

RUSSELL NO. 1. Large, long-ovoid, shell thin, plump, good. (T.
V. Munson, Farm and Ranch, Dec. 3, 1904, p. 2.)

RUSSELL NO. 2. Very large, ovoid, shell rather thick, very
good. (T. V. Munson, Farm and Ranch, Dec. 3rd, 1904, p. 2.)

SAN SABA. Size small, 1-3/8 x 7/8 inches; ovate, slightly
compressed toward the apex; color bright reddish-yellow, marked
with purplish-brown splashes extending from about the middle of
the apex; shell very thin and brittle; partitions thin;
cracking quality excellent; kernel very plump, smooth, deeply
and broadly grooved, bright straw-colored, oval in outline;
texture solid, fine grained; flavor rich, sweet, delicate;
quality excellent.

The San Saba may be regarded as a standard of quality among
pecans, as the Seckel is among pears. Described from specimens
received from E. E. Risien, San Saba, Texas. The variety was
introduced by Mr. Risien about 1893. The original tree stands
on the San Saba river near its intersection with the Colorado
river in Texas.

SCHAIFER. (Syn.: _Kate Schaifer._) Size medium, 1-3/4 x 3/4
inches; cylindrical, slender; color light yellowish-brown,
marked with a few narrow, purplish splashes at the apex; base
sloping, pointed; apex sloping, sharp-pointed; shell rather
thick, 1.35 mm.; partitions thick, corky; cracking quality
quite good; kernel bright yellowish, plump, filling the shell,
smooth, sutures shallow of medium width; texture fine grained;
flavor sweet, good; quality very good.

Described from specimens received from Prof. F. H. Burnette,
Baton Rouge, La. Originated by S. H. James, Mound, La. Said to
be prolific.

[Illustration: FIG. 10. The Schley Pecan.]

SCHLEY. Size large, 1-7/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 inches; oblong, oval,
flattened; color light reddish-brown, marked with small specks