Origin: in Perrinton, Mich., by Lee Somers. Introd. in 1962; approval given by Mich. Nut Growers' Assn. and Northern Nut Growers' Assn. Open-pollinated seedling of a Carpathian type; grown from seed distributed by the Wisconsin Hort. Soc. about 1937; from nuts collected in Poland by Paul C. Crath; selected in 1954; tested as Somers N2W4. Nut: averages 11.6 g; size medium, averaging 42.8 mm long, 34.9 mm wide at cheek, and 32.6 mm wide at suture; slightly elongated, flattened on ends; shell attractive, cracks easily; kernel color light, flavor sweet, averages 55.6% of nut, oil content averages 64.7%; ripens in early September, and is noted for this early maturity. Tree: consistent annual bearer. Fruit:
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