mkbenenson,

I think you do have a valid point whatever Howe and Greener say. I remember often reading of French and Circasian walnut and really don't recall reading of English walnut until the 70's. In this case I wonder if the term didn't become popular until thin shelled walnut grown in the U.S. became commonly available. I believe (but I'm not certain) that the trees in the orchards are referred to in the nut trade as "English" and, therefore, so would the wood. Just a theory.

Jerry Liles