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HE Hazel (Corylus) comprises the common Wood Nut, the Filbert, Barcelona, Cob Nuts, &c. all varieties of one species, which merit culture in the fruit collection, for the variety of their fruit; and belong to the class and order Monoecia Polyandria, flowers male and female on the same tree; the males having numerous stamina.

The Hazel consists of one species, comprising several varieties.

Corylus Avellana, i. e. Avellana, or, having round leaves, with oval obtuse stipula, at