| Variety | 1913 | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per cent | Per cent | Per cent | Per cent | Per cent | |
| Nonpareil | 67.5 | 65.0 | 67.2 | 67.0 | 66.6 |
| I.X.L. | 45.31 | 48.5 | 60.6 | 54.7 | 52.28 |
| Ne Plus Ultra | — | 53.25 | 57.6 | 58.5 | 56.45 |
| Drake | 46.33 | 42.40 | 47.0 | 42.2 | 44.48 |
| Languedoc | 48.75 | 50.0 | 49.4 | 48.5 | 49.16 |
| Texas | 43.75 | 45.0 | 42.4 | 44.4 | 43.89 |
| Reams | 45.94 | 42.5 | 49.25 | 43.4 | 45.27 |
| Lewelling | 43.44 | 48.8 | 50.6 | 45.0 | 46.96 |
| Peerless | — | 36.0 | 39.65 | 32.5 | 36.05 |
| Princess | 65.0 | 73.0 | 70.6 | 73.8 | 70.6 |
| California | — | 71.2 | 70.6 | 69.5 | 70.43 |
| King | — | 70.0 | 72.0 | 71.6 | 71.2 |
| Harriott | — | 56.25 | 54.2 | 50.6 | 53.68 |
| Jordan | — | 25.0 | 23.8 | 26.9 | 25.23 |
Double kernels are particularly undesirable in nuts for shelling because of the irregular shape of the halves, which renders them unfit for confectionery or bakery purposes where whole kernels are used. [Table XII] shows the percentage of double kernels by number:
TABLE XII
Percentage of Double Kernels for Different Varieties
| Variety | 1914 | 1915 | 1916 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpareil | 1.09 | 1.96 | 6.10 | 3.05 |
| I.X.L. | .50 | .50 | .80 | .60 |
| Ne Plus Ultra | 4.30 | 5.76 | 12.06 | 7.37 |
| Drake | 12.72 | 6.25 | 6.65 | 8.54 |
| Languedoc | .99 | .32 | 1.60 | .97 |
| Texas | 11.56 | 7.40 | 11.90 | 10.29 |
| Reams | 9.92 | 13.79 | 4.82 | 9.51 |
| Lewelling | 13.30 | 28.70 | 46.50 | 29.50 |
| Peerless | 4.44 | 7.05 | 8.38 | 6.62 |
| Princess | .83 | .21 | 4.61 | 1.88 |
| California | .00 | .00 | .097 | .032 |
| King | .00 | 1.28 | 2.13 | 1.14 |
| Harriott | 1.43 | .40 | .80 | .88 |
| Jordan | 1.32 | 3.72 | 3.74 | 2.93 |
METHODS OF CLASSIFICATION
Almonds are classified according to hardness of shell, into four classes:
Papershell.—Those almonds having a thin, papery shell which may easily be broken between the fingers of one hand.
Softshell.—Those which have a more or less spongy or thin shell which may be broken between the fingers of two hands.
