Condit Monograph

Stanford [under Smyrna Type]. See description and accounts by Rixford (1918a, 1920b), Condit (1922a, 1947), and Close (1929). Imported by the Bulletin Company, San Francisco, in 1882, and established on the Stanford ranch, Vina. Cuttings distributed by W. H. Samson, Corning, and by G. P. Rixford; named in honor of Governor Leland Stanford. Variety commonly called “Stanford Nonsplitting” because of its resistance to splitting in unfavorable weather.

Trees somewhat more vigorous and denser in growth than those of Sari Lop, as shown by Condit (1941a, fig. 16); leaves with deep sinuses and lyrate margins, thus readily distinguishable, even in the nursery row, from Sari Lop, the leaves of which have entire margins. Mostly regarded with disfavor by growers, on account of low tree yields, light weight, and medium size of fruit.

Figs medium, spherical; neck short, somewhat flattened; average weight 48 grams; stalk short; ribs narrow; eye medium, open; surface dull, with delicate bloom; white flecks fairly large and conspicuous; color green; pulp dark strawberry; flavor rich; eating quality good. Dried figs light in color.