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'Carmichael' Native seedling found by John Haschke in Harwood, Gonzales County, TX, at Indian campsite on land owned by John R. Carmichael. Introduced in 1930. Pollen parent of 'Sioux'. Nut: oblong elliptic with acute apex and obtuse base; round in cross section; 74 nuts/lb, 60% kernel; kernels cream to golden, with wide dorsal grooves. Excellent quality. Protogynous.



LJ Grauke , Research Horticulturist & Curator
USDA-ARS Pecan Genetics
Route 2 Box 133
Somerville, TX 77879

tele: 409-272-1402
fax: 409-272-1401
e-mail:ljg@tamu.edu

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