KAGHAZI.--This is supposed to be a variety of the Persian walnut, of fair size, with a very thin shell. The tree blooms very late in spring, and for this reason is recommended for localities where there is danger from injury by frost. The tree is said to be a very rapid grower, and much more hardy than the general run of varieties of this species. I have been unable to learn its origin, but it has been planted quite extensively in California, and some of our Eastern nurserymen are offering the seedling trees for sale, but whether they will possess the merits of the original or not must be determined by experience. LARGE-FRUITED PRÆPARTURIENS.--A sub-variety of the Præparturiens, originating with Mr. Felix Gillet of California. LATE PRÆPARTURIENS.--Also originated with Mr. Gillet. Valuable because the trees bloom late in spring. Nuts described as of medium size, but with full kernels of excellent quality. MAYETTE.--Very large (Fig. 93), with a light-colored shell of moderate thickness. Kernel plump, readily extracted whole, as shown in Fig. 94, sweet, and a rich, nutty flavor. Tree blooms late and is very productive. An old and standard French variety. [Illustration: FIG. 93. MAYETTE.] [Illustration: FIG. 94. KERNEL OF WALNUT.] [Illustration: FIG. 95. J. REGIA OCTOGONA.] [Illustration: FIG. 96. CROSS SECTION.] MESANGE OR PAPER-SHELL.--This nut has the thinnest shell of any variety known; it derives its name of Mesange from a little lark of that name, that goes to the kernel through the tender shell. Tree very productive, and the kernel quite rich in oil. We do not, however, recommend the growing of this variety for market, on account of the thinness of the shell, which breaks off too easily in handling the nuts, or even when they drop on the ground (Felix Gillet). MEYLAN WALNUT.--A French variety that originated near the little village of Meylan, in the vicinity of which it is quite extensively cultivated for home use and export. OCTOGONA.--Of uncertain origin, but very much resembles one of the Oriental species in the form and sculpture of the shell (Fig. 95). The shell is also very thick, as shown in the cross section (Fig. 96). Of no special value. PARISIENNE WALNUT.--Although this was named for the city of Paris it did not originate there, but in the South of France. It is a large and rather broad variety, with a firm but thin shell (Fig. 97) and excellent flavored kernel. It is reported that this variety succeeds in California, also in the South wherever tried. The trees leaf out late in spring and are rarely injured by frosts, and are remarkably productive. [Illustration: FIG. 97. PARISIENNE.] PRÆPARTURIENS. Precocious Dwarf Prolific.--A French variety of a dwarf habit, and the plants noted for bearing when very young. A correspondent of _The Garden_ (London, Eng.), referring to this variety some years ago, says: