A new and distinct almond variety of Prunus dulcis named ‘CAPELLA’, particularly characterized by self-fertility and very high production. Other desirable characteristics include early to medium harvest time, well-sealed hard shells, and high quality, sweet kernels with high oleic acid content.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive reddish purple skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.

The new variety ‘Suplum61’ is characterized by having fruit that is large, with dark red dapple skin as firm flesh, a mildly sweet flavor and a stone that is adherent to the flesh.

The present invention is directed to a method of increasing almond nutmeat yield comprising applying aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) or a salt thereof at an effective rate to an almond tree following full bloom.

The present invention provides a new and distinct variety of almond tree, named ‘PY1’, substantially as described and illustrated herein, that is a pollinator for existing varieties, and which produces nuts with rare doubles that are similar to existing varieties, with a crop having a fresh earthy taste, that is well suited for roasting, seasoning, oil and flavoring.

The present invention is directed to a method of increasing almond nutmeat yield comprising applying aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) or a salt of AVG at an effective rate to an almond tree following full bloom.

A new and distinct variety of almond tree that exhibits self-compatibility, high fruit quality, and late flowering.

A new and distinct variety of Prunus rootstock tree that exhibits desirable disease resistance and induces a high yield of large fruits for grafted varieties.

A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of medium size fruit. 3. Fruit with a high degree of attractive dark red skin color. 4. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with good storage and shipping ability.

A new and distinct variety of almond tree (Prunus dulcis) denominated varietally as ‘Booth’ is described, which produces an attractively light-colored kernel that is mature for harvesting on approximately August 19 to 25 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.