Origin: in Napa Valley, Calif., by Mr. and Mrs. John Hartley. Introd. about 1925. Parentage unknown; selected in 1909 from seedling trees grown by William Hunter; seed planted in 1892. Nut: large; broad, flat base and pointed tip; shell light colored, thin, seals fairly well; kernel light colored, not tight in shell; flavor mild; matures with the Mayette group and earlier than Franquette. Tree: leafing out medium, 2 weeks after Payne; very productive; higher yields than Franquette; size of tree not as large as Franquette but fruiting area larger; chilling requirement medium; pollinator for Payne. One of the most popular commercial varieties in California. Fruit:
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