Figure 1. The Thomas variety appears well adapted to Tennessee conditions. This 7-year-old tree began bearing annual crops 3 years after planting. In 1946 it was 18 feet tall and heavily laden with nuts yielding 2½ pounds of cracked-out kernels. (Hancock County, Tenn.)
Figure 2. Black walnut makes an ideal combination nut and ornamental tree. This 8-year-old Thomas has been producing nut crops for 3 years. In addition, it has enhanced the beauty of the lawn and provided welcome shade. (Anderson County, Tenn.)
Table 1.—Number of Questionnaires Sent and Returned, Reported Tree Survival and Cause of Tree Mortality by State.
| Questionnaires | Trees Reported | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State | Sent | Returned | Planted | Living |
| no. | pct. | no. | pct. | |
| Alabama | 161 | 44 | 274 | 45 |
| Georgia | 50 | 28 | 26 | 62 |
| Kentucky | 174 | 49 | 241 | 54 |
| Mississippi | 19 | 58 | 72 | 26 |
| North Carolina | 586 | 40 | 733 | 71 |
| Tennessee, East | 1,386 | 40 | 1,516 | 66 |
| Tennessee, West | 720 | 44 | 809 | 61 |
| Virginia | 180 | 48 | 160 | 84 |
| All | 3,276 | 42 | 3,831 | 64 |
Figure 3. Thomas tree planted in the farm orchard. This young tree has received excellent care and began bearing at 5 years of age. (Hancock County, Tenn.)