Nut Kernel Kernel
Rank Entry Name and Address Weight Weight Per-
centage
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1 No. 1 Ray McKinster, 1632 S. 4th St.,
Columbus 7, Ohio 12.9 6.8 52.7
2 Hansen S. M. Shessler, RFD, Genoa, Ohio 8.8 5.2 59.6
3 Jacobs S. M. Shessler, RFD, Genoa, Ohio 12.8 6.0 46.8
4 S-66 Benton & Smith Nut Tree Nursery,
Rt. 2, Millerton, New York
5 S-XD Benton & Smith Nut Tree Nursery,
Rt. 2, Millerton, New York 15.6 7.1 45.8
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To obtain information on the culture of hardy Persian walnut a
questionnaire was sent to members known to have experience with ~Juglans
regia~. The following information, based on the reports of thirteen
growers, should prove valuable to those interested in testing Persian
walnut.

The members contacted are testing 35 named varieties in addition to many
seedlings. Of the varieties, Broadview appears to be represented in more
plantings than any other variety. Gilbert Becker (Michigan) has most of
the named Crath selections in addition to seedlings. H. F. Stoke
(Virginia) has a large assortment of Crath and other Persian varieties.
Fayette Etter (Pennsylvania) reports that he has approximately 150
Persian walnut trees while Royal Oakes (Illinois), Sylvester Shessler,
and Gilbert Becker each report 60 trees. Many others have from 25 to 40
grafts or trees while Ray McKinster has only one seedling Carpathian
which took top honors in the contest. Most of these members have been
testing Persian varieties for more than 13 years. Mr. Stoke has some
trees 20 years old.

~Yields~--Most trees reported on began bearing at five to eight years.
Topworked trees start bearing several years sooner. It is generally
agreed that Persian varieties bear annually. Many trees are bearing only
small nut crops. Lack of pollination is given as a reason for these low
yields. In addition, winter injury and spring frosts can seriously
reduce nut crops. Apparently, none of the trees have borne more than a
bushel of nuts at 12 years of age. Accurate records of nut crops were
generally lacking. Since this is a very important fac