Almond tree

Abstract

An almond tree which is of medium size, dense, vigorous, spreading, abundantly foliated with medium size, acuminate, acutely pointed leaves having a crenate, finely serrate margin, and alternate, globose glands on the petiole, blooms heavily with white flowers, and regularly heavily bears large, well-distributed nuts having a medium size kernel.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of almond tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which is of medium size, dense, vigorous, spreading, abundantly foliated with medium size, acuminate, acutely pointed leaves having a crenate, finely serrate margin, and alternate, globose glands on the petiole, blooms heavily with white flowers, and regularly heavily bears large, well-distributed nuts having a medium size kernel; the variety being particularly characterized, in comparison to the Nonpareil, by sturdier branches, denser growth, more upright tree structure, a blooming period about one week later, less pre-harvest nut drop and easier harvest detachment, a harvest period about a week later, higher crack-out of kernels, and kernels which are more plump.