Almond tree (Morley)

Abstract

The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, upright, hardy, very late blooming, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in September. The nuts are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly medium in size, dark in color, and ovate in shape.

We claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of almond tree, substantially as illustrated and described, which is most similar to its seed parent, the Texas (unpatented), by being vigorous and upright in growth and by producing dark medium sized kernels that are protected from insects by a well sealed shell, but is distinguished therefrom and an improvement thereon by appearing to be a heavier and more consistent producer, by blooming one week later while harvesting two weeks earlier, and by producing nuts that are much less prone to doubling and much easier to shell without causing mechanically induced damage to the kernel.