THE FRIZZLED F ILBER T.
Frizzled Filbert, Hort. Soc. Fruit Cat. no. 17.
Of all the Nut tribe this is among those most
deserving of cultivation, whether we consider its
hardiness, beauty when in the husk, or abundant
produce. In flavour it is not materially different
from the White Filbert.
I t originated in a Garden at Hoveton, near
Norwich, where it was well known for its annual
crops, when all the bushes near it were almost
destitute of fruit. It has been, within a few years,
extensively circulated among Nurserymen, and now
is far from uncommon.
Its name is derived from the singular appearance
of the husk or involucrum.
The Branches are spreading.
Clusters of fruit usually in threes or fives,
sometimes more. Involucrum much and deeply
divided, spreading open at the mouth, large, extending
twice the length of the Nut. N ut rather
small, oblong, and flattened. S hell of moderate
thickness, filled with the kernel, which is of good
flavour. Ripens rather late.
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