Origin: near Yuba City, Calif., by LeRoy Koch. Introd. in 1975. 3699; 1 Apr. 1975. Chance seedling in Peerless orchard planted in 1930, discovered in 1962. Nut: medium; 222 per lb; shaped like Ne Plus Ultra; ovate; shell soft, medium thick, smooth; outer shell crumbly; inner shell hard, thin, fairly well-sealed; Kernel: small to medium, 55% of nut, elongated, averages 25 per oz, medium light brown to reddish brown; flavor sweet; quality good; borne in clusters on short spurs, hangs well on tree; harvest early, with Nonpareil or Peerless; easy to harvest and process. Tree: large; vase shaped; spreading; vigorous; regular and heavy bearer; full bloom with or 3 to 5 days after Mission; light pink; foliage glossy green, darker than known varieties. Fruit:
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