Origin: as chance seedling on property of W.B. Schmidt, Ocean Springs, Jackson County, Miss. Introd. by T. Bechtel in 1913. Nut: oval, with obtuse apex and base; round in cross section; 66 nuts/lb, 48% kernel; kernels golden in color, smooth textured, with wide dorsal grooves; excellent shelling quality. Initiates growth early. Protogynous, with midseason pollen shed and receptivity. Bears at 5-6 years, prolific, ripens early. Resistant to scab. Recommended (1990) for planting in Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi. Tree: Fruit:
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