While the almond is in many ways an easy tree to grow where conditions
are favorable, it is more particular in its requirements than most
common orchard fruits, and the grower may find it difficult to produce
a good, thrifty tree unless he chooses the proper location. Very often
it will grow well and make a fine healthy tree, but owing to unfavorable
conditions, will not bear regularly, if it all.
[Illustration: Fig. 2.—Seven-year-old Ne Plus Ultra almond in full bloom,
at the University Farm, March, 1915, showing distribution of blossoms
well down into center of tree. Paper bags cover blossoms pollenized by
hand.]