Shellbark

Shellbark trees are beautiful to look at, have enormous leaves, seven to nine leaflets, but they leaf out early in spring and the flowers are frequently killed back by spring frosts.

Northern Nut Growers Association Incorporated 39th Annual Report at Norris, Tenn. September 13-15 1948

The domain of the Shellbark or Kingnut _C. laciniosa_ lies within the same area but is slightly less extensive.

Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952

Shellbark nuts may be large and attractive, but are often poorly filled.

Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950

Shellbark hickory, _Hicoria ovata_ Britton, and the Big shellbark,

The Pecan and its Culture 1920

Shellbark sighed as he started in on his long job and found the reading mighty slow work.

Tattlings of a Retired Politician 1904

About six years ago, in the state campaign, some of the Shellbark boys, on the other side, went into Dodd county to hold a big rally.

Tattlings of a Retired Politician 1904

Along towards the last Wash struck my pet bill, and quietly passed it over to Shellbark with the crisp comment: "Another snake."

Tattlings of a Retired Politician 1904

It was the winter when old Shellbark was governor.

Tattlings of a Retired Politician 1904

"Sure!" interrupted old Shellbark, "draw right up and give me a boost."

Tattlings of a Retired Politician 1904

Then the Shellbark fellows swore that if we ever sent a speaker into their territory they'd mob him on sight.

Tattlings of a Retired Politician 1904