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A new and distinct variety of almond tree is described and which is somewhat similar to the `Nonpareil` almond tree (non-patented), but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing a larger sized kernel of high quality and having a sweet flavor when compared to the with `Nonpareil` almond tree (non-patented).

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named `ZOHAR`, particularly characterized by self-fertile capability and production of high quality almond fruit with a large kernel fertile and produces almond fruit, of high quality and with a large kernel.

A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named `MATAN`, particularly characterized by self-fertile capability and production of high quality almond fruit with a large kernel.

Interspecific almond tree named ‘Alm-21’

A new and distinct variety of Interspecific Almond tree. The following features of the tree and its nuts are characterized with the tree budded on `Nemaguard` Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial almond growing practices, such as pruning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being self fertile with the ability to produce almonds without the use of pollinators. 2. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree. 3. Producing nuts that are well sealed and soft shelled. 4. Nuts having very good eating quality. 5. Nuts harvesting 7 to 10 days before `Nonpariel` Almond (non-patented). 6. The pollen being compatible with `Nonpariel` Almond (non-patented) and blooming in the same blooming season.

A new and distinct variety of almond tree as described, and which is somewhat similar to the `Nonpariel` almond tree (unpatented), but which is distinguishable therefrom by producing a small to medium sized kernel of high quality and having a sweet flavor.

Almond variety named ‘Sweetheart’

An improved Prunus dulcis variety is provided that is well suited for serving as a replacement for the premium quality `Marcona` variety (non-patented in the United States). A distinctive heart-shape kernel in combination with very high kernel lipid quality is displayed. Good bloom overlap is displayed with the widely-grown `Nonpareil` variety (non-patented in the United States) and pollen is cross-compatible with `Nonpareil` and all major California almond varieties. The tree exhibits an upright-spreading growth habit with good productivity. Desirable fruit and kernel characteristics for shelled and processed almond production are displayed.

Peach-almond hybrid tree named 'BRIGHT'S HYBRID #5'

The present invention relates to a peach-almond hybrid tree, Prunus sp., and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a very large, extremely vigorous, hardy, self-sterile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in early September, with the first picking on Sep. 4, 2004. The tree is commercially useful as a rootstock for almost all prunus species. The variety was developed as a first generation cross using `Titan` (unpatented) almond as the selected seed parent and `Nemaguard` (unpatented) peach as the selected pollen parent.

An almond tree (Prunus dulcis) named `Folsom` that blooms and ripens in the early season and produces a high quality, marketable crop.

A new and distinct variety of almond tree that is somewhat similar to the `Carmel` and `Nonpariel` varieties, but is distinguished therefrom in being slightly darker in color than the `Carmel` and in having a larger kernel than the `Nonpariel`. In addition, the fruit is produced several days after both `Carmel` and `Nonpariel` varieties. The fruit is of medium size and has a soft shell. This new invention has a good flavor and is free from an unusual number of doubles (kernels in the shell).

A new and distinct variety of almond tree which is somewhat similar to `Nonpareil` (non patented) but distinguished therefrom by producing nuts that mature a week before `Nonpareil` for harvesting, husking, shelling, and shipping, which further produces a high quality nut of medium size with a good shell. This new invention has a sweet flavor and is comparatively free of doubled kernels in the shell.

The present invention relates to an almond tree, botanical classification Prunus dulcis cultivar `MARCHINI`, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-sterile, productive and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the last week in August. The nut is medium in size and is enclosed by a soft, open shell that is easily removed by hand or by machanical shellers. The shelled nut may be marketed as a whole, blanched, sliced or diced product. The inshell nut is very suitable as a roasted and salted product.

An improved Prunus dulcis variety is provided that is well suited for serving as a pollenizer for the widely-grown `Nonpareil` variety (non-patented in the United States). Good bloom overlap in combination with good production quality is displayed. The tree exhibits an upright and spreading growth habit. Abundant lateral vegetative growth is produced on current season shoots which makes possible high tree productivity. Desirable fruit and kernel characteristics for shelled and possessed almond production are displayed.

An almond tree named `Bluegum` that is an early season pollinator, which produces high quality, marketable crops.

A new and distinct variety of almond tree which is somewhat similar to the `Peerless` almond tree, but distinguished therefrom by producing fruit that matures three to five days later for harvesting, hulling and shipping than the fruit produced by the `Peerless` almond tree, and which further produces a high quality fruit of medium size and possessing a soft shell; an important different characteristic from the `Peerless` variety. Specifically, the `Peerless` shell requires that a metal cracker be used to remove the kernel from the shell, whereas the `Durango` kernel can be removed with the use of one's fingers. This new invention has a rich flavor and is comparatively free of doubles (kernels in the shell).

A new and distinct variety of almond tree which is somewhat remotely similar to the Nonpareil almond tree (unpatented) but which is distinguished therefrom by producing a crop which is mature for commercial harvesting and shipment approximately 8 days after the Nonpareil variety under the ecological conditions prevailing in Atwater, Calif.

The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, upright, hardy, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in September. The nuts are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly large in size, brown in color, and flat in shape.

The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, upright, hardy, very late blooming, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in September. The nuts are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly medium in size, dark in color, and ovate in shape.

The present invention relates to an almond tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, spreading, hardy, very late blooming, very productive, and regular bearing tree whose nuts mature under the ecological conditions described approximately the second week in September. The nuts have thin hulls and are very well sealed to protect kernels that are uniformly large in size, light in color, and flat in shape.

A new and novel almond tree which is particularly distinguished by a combination of desirable characteristics including attaining a large size at maturity, forming trees which can be trained to upright, relatively open, strongly branched, rounded shape, having medium amounts of healthy foliage, blooming substantially with and effectively pollenating "Nonpareil" and have comparable physical attributes and commercial value as the produce of the Nonpareil so the nut meats can be mixed therewith, and regularly producing, by about September 13, heavy crops of nuts of medium size, having cork characteristics which are nonpervasive to insects but which render kernels of large size desirable shape and good quality; and having nuts which are easily separated from hulls.