Origin: as native seedling in Brunswick, Mo., by George James. Discovered in 1947. Introd. in 1954. Plant patent 1361; issued 15 Mar. 1955; assigned to Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co., Louisiana, Mo. Nut: oblong elliptic with obtuse apex and base; round in cross section; 78 nuts/lb, 58% kernel; kernels finely wrinkled with narrow dorsal grooves and a deep, narrow basal cleft. Protandrous. Ripens very early, first week in September. Tree vigorous, hardy, medium productivity. Recommended (1990) for planting in Arizona. Tree: Fruit: