Abstract: A new and distinct Juglans cultivar named ‘Cliff Clone’ is disclosed, characterized by an increased propensity to thrive in sandy soils which have been replanted into walnut. Trees grown on the new rootstock variety have shown significantly better vigor as well as increased walnut production when planted in the presence of the pathogen Pratylenchus vulnus and in soil known to have walnut replant disorder. The new variety is a Juglans hindsii x regia, for use as a commercial rootstock for grafting or budding onto.

Abstract: A new walnut variety (Juglans regia) designated as ‘Durham’ is provided. This variety has a harvest date 10 days earlier than walnut variety ‘Chandler’, and produces a walnut that is jumbo in size with light colored kernels.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of walnut tree denominated ‘Solano’ is described. This new cultivar, ‘Solano’, comes into bearing young, with an excellent yield. ‘Solano’ forms jumbo-sized walnuts that possess light-colored kernels with little size variation in a given harvest. ‘Solano’ bears fruit terminally and laterally and yields a crop that can be harvested approximately 2 weeks before ‘Chandler’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,388). ‘Solano’ is also protandrous, bearing male flowers before female flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are abundant and annual. Nut bearing begins early in the life of the tree. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW500, a seedling progeny of BW 249 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 4.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is a distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has poor nut bearing qualities. Nut crops have been non-existent. This new variety of black walnut tree was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW412, a seedling progeny of patented Tippecanoe-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4954) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 1.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is a distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops abundant but somewhat irregular. Nut-bearing begins early in the life of the tree. Nuts are small, ripen late and average 2 per cluster. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW426, a seedling progeny of selection number BW95 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 3’.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops abundant and biennial. Nut-bearing begins early in the life of the tree. Nuts are small, ripen early and average 3 per cluster. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW408, a seedling progeny of patented Fayette-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4964) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 2.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, fairly strong central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety has poor nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are erratic. Nut-bearing begins late in the life of the tree. This new variety of black walnut tree was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW 504, a seedling progeny of BW 36 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 10.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by rapid growth rate, fairly strong central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are abundant and annual. Nut-bearing begins early in the life of the tree. A new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW420, a seedling progeny of BW 205 which is a progeny of BW 97 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 8.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are abundant and annual. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW502, a seedling progeny of patented Purdue-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4543) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 6.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, extremely resistant to anthracnose leaf disease, fair central stem tendency, and average straightness, thereby producing fair timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are abundant and biennial. Nut-bearing begins early in the life of the tree. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW501, a seedling progeny of BW 95 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 5.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has fair nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are fairly abundant and biennial. Nut-bearing begins early in the life of the tree. Nuts are small, ripen early and average 3 per cluster. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW429, a seedling progeny of BW 41) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Bieneke 9.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has poor nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are erratic. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe Country, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW503, a seedling progeny of patented Purdue-1 (PP4543) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 7.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. Nut crops are biennial. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW429, a seedling progeny of BW 41 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Bieneke 9.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by rapid growth rate, fairly strong central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are abundant and annual. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection, has been designated as BW420, a seedling progeny of BW 205 (unpatented) which is a progeny of BW 97 (unpatented) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 8’.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut tree denominated ‘Forde’ is described. This new cultivar comes into bearing young, produces well mid-season, and bears a jumbo sized nut with a strong yet easily removed shell. The new tree also shows low susceptibility to walnut blight.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut tree denominated ‘Sexton’ is described. This new cultivar comes into bearing young and produces well mid-season. It bears a jumbo sized nut with a strong, well filled shell which is easily removed and contains light to extra light colored kernels with little size variation in a given harvest. The new tree also shows low susceptibility to walnut blight.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, excellent central stem tendency, and excellent straightness thereby producing good timber qualities. The culture has good resistance to anthracnose leaf disease. This new variety of black walnut trees was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting from previously selected trees for outstanding timber production potential. This selection has been designated as BW510, a seedling progeny of unpatented BW95 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of this selection, and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 13’.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, and excellent central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. This new variety of black walnut trees was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippeconoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from previously selected trees for outstanding timber production potential. This selection has been designated as BW509, a seedling progeny of BW 95 (unpatented) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of this selection, and grafts made from the selection, and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 12’.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut tree denominated ‘Gillet’ is described. This new cultivar comes into bearing young, produces well mid-season, and bears a jumbo sized nut with light colored kernels of uniform size. The new cultivar can be harvested prior to ‘Chandler’ and furthermore shows low susceptibility to walnut blight.

Abstract: A cold-resistant Persian walnut cultivar originating as an open pollinated seedling from a population of seedlings, for which the identity of the female parent was not recorded, that were planted at the Iowa State University Horticulture Research Farm, Ames, Iowa, USA in 1971, and evaluated as ISU71-EI8. Past literature and growth characteristics suggest that one of the parents was probably ‘Hansen’ (unpatented) Persian walnut. The other parent may have been ‘Colby’ (unpatented) Persian walnut. Tree has consistently exhibited minimal shoot die-back when exposed to late-fall/early-winter, mid-winter, and late-winter freezes; when exposed to minus 35.6 degrees Celsius, trees suffered only minor to moderate shoot die-back while other cultivars and selections were killed or severely injured. Catkin survival has been recorded following expose to minus 32 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, and excellent central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. This new variety of black walnut trees was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting from previously selected trees for outstanding timber production potential. This selection has been designated as BW511, a seedling progeny of unpatented BW95 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of this selection, and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 14’.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate and fairly strong central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety has low production of nuts. This new variety of black walnut trees was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting from previously selected trees for outstanding timber production potential. This selection has been designated as BW508, a seedling progeny of patented ‘Purdue 1’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,543) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of this selection, and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 11’.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut tree denominated as ‘FREDRICK’ is described and which is somewhat remotely similar to the ‘Payne’ walnut tree (unpatented), but which is distinguished therefrom by producing a crop which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately 7 days after the ‘Payne’ walnut tree under the ecological conditions prevailing near Stockton, Calif.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW500, a seedling progeny of BW 249 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 4.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, extremely resistant to anthracnose leaf disease, fair central stem tendency, and average straightness, thereby producing fair timber qualities. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW501, a seedling progeny of BW 95 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 5’.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, fairly strong central stem tendency, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety has poor nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are erratic. Nut-bearing begins late in the life of the tree. This new variety of black walnut tree was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from aa previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW 504, a seedling progeny of BW 36 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as Beineke 10.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has good nut bearing qualities. Nut crops are annual. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe County, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW502, a seedling progeny of patented Purdue-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,543) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 6.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is a distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. The new variety has poor nut bearing qualities. Nut crops have been non-existent. This new variety of black walnut tree was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW412, a seedling progeny of patented Tippecanoe-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,954) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 1.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing good timber qualities. The new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near South Raub, Tippecanoe Country, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW503, a seedling progeny of patented Purdue-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,543) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 7.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW408, a seedling progeny of patented Fayette-1 (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,964) in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 2.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) which is distinctly characterized by extremely rapid growth rate, very strong central stem tendency, and excellent straightness, thereby producing excellent timber qualities. This new variety of black walnut tree (Juglans nigra L.) was discovered by the applicant near West Lafayette, Ind. in a black walnut planting of seedling progeny from a previously selected tree for outstanding timber producing potential. This selection has been designated as BW426, a seedling progeny of selection number BW95 in records maintained by the applicant on the performance of the selection and grafts made from the selection and will be known henceforth as ‘Beineke 3’.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘RX1’ is described. This new variety, ‘RX1’, can be propagated through standard tissue culture micropropagation. It has excellent survivability in the nursery and orchard. The new variety also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other available walnut rootstocks.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut rootstock denominated ‘VX211’ is described. This new variety, ‘VX211’, can be propagated through standard tissue culture micropropagation or rooted cuttings. ‘VX211’ has vigor and survivability in the nursery and in the orchard. It has reduced susceptibility to damage from nematodes (Pratylenchus vulnus) compared to other ‘Paradox’ rootstock. ‘VX211’ also has reduced susceptibility to damage from Phytophthora citricola in greenhouse screens and in the field compared to other ‘Paradox’ rootstock.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of walnut tree denominated ‘Ivanhoe’ is described. This new variety, ‘Ivanhoe’, comes into bearing young, with an excellent yield. ‘Ivanhoe’ forms large-sized walnuts that possess light-colored kernels with little size variation in a given harvest. ‘Ivanhoe’ bears fruit terminally and laterally and yields a crop that can be harvested approximately 4 weeks before ‘Chandler’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,388). ‘Ivanhoe’ is also protogynous, bearing female flowers before male flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of walnut tree denominated ‘Solano’ is described. This new cultivar, ‘Solano’, comes into bearing young, with an excellent yield. ‘Solano’ forms jumbo-sized walnuts that possess light-colored kernels with little size variation in a given harvest. ‘Solano’ bears fruit terminally and laterally and yields a crop that can be harvested approximately 2 weeks before ‘Chandler’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,388). ‘Solano’ is also protandrous, bearing male flowers before female flowers.

Abstract: A new walnut variety (Juglans regia) designated as ‘Durham’ is provided. This variety has a harvest date 10 days earlier than walnut variety ‘Chandler’, and produces a walnut that is jumbo in size with light colored kernels.

Abstract: A new and distinct Juglans cultivar named ‘Cliff Clone’ is disclosed, characterized by an increased propensity to thrive in sandy soils which have been replanted into walnut. Trees grown on the new rootstock variety have shown significantly better vigor as well as increased walnut production when planted in the presence of the pathogen Pratylenchus vulnus and in soil known to have walnut replant disorder. The new variety is a Juglans hindsii x regia, for use as a commercial rootstock for grafting or budding onto.

Abstract: A new walnut variety (Juglans regia) designated as ‘UC Wolfskill’ is provided. This variety has a harvest date 10 days earlier than walnut variety ‘Chandler’ and produces a walnut that is jumbo in size with light colored kernels.