Almond tree (Garden Princess)

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of almond tree which is of small size, upright in growth, being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, soft shell, sweet kernel almonds. The tree is further characterized by having foliage of medium size leaves, an abundance of dark pink bloom, the blooming and harvest time being essentially with Mission Almond (unpatented).

The following is claimed: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of almond tree, as illustrated and described, characterized by the tree being small size, upright in growth, and a heavy regular bearer of medium size, sweet kernel nuts harvesting at the same time as Mission; the tree is further characterized by its heavy set of dark pink bloom, blooming 4 to 5 days after Merced, and being self-fertile.