Origin: in Le Grand, Calif., by F.W. Anderson, Merced, Calif. Introd. in 1966. 2695; 27 Dec. 1966; assigned to Arthur Bright, Le Grand, Calif. Openpollinated seedling of a late-blooming, double-flowered mutation of Nonpareil, probably pollinated by Mission. Nut: medium to small, average length 1 1/4 inch, average thickness 7/16 inch; ovate; shell: soft, smooth; outer coat hard; inner shell hard to soft, well-sealed; kernel 50% of nut, 33 to 39 per oz, medium light brown, thin, flat, few doubles; harvest between Nonpareil and Mission; for confectionery uses. Tree: medium; vigorous; open; blooms 2 to 5 days after Mission. Fruit:
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