Almond tree, "Lodi"

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Almond Tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Nonpareil Almond Tree (unpatented) but from which it is distinguished therefrom by producing a crop which is mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately Sept. 1 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Hickman, Calif.

Having thus described and illustrated my new variety of almond tree, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Plant Letters Patent is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of almond tree, substantially as illustrated and described which is somewhat similar to the Nonpareil Almond Tree (unpatented), but from which it is distinguished therefrom and characterized principally as to novelty by its compatibility with Marianna 2624 rootstock and which further yields a very heavy crop from season to season, the variety producing a crop which consists of a distinctively flavored kernel having a pronounced, aromatic, very slightly bitter almond flavor, the variety ripe for harvesting and ahipment approximately September 1 under the ecological conditions prevailing in Hickman, Calif.