Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. i - % + = PLANT INTRODUCTIONS FOURTEENTH ANNUAL LIST 1925-1926 CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MORE IMPORTANT INTRODUCED PLANTS NOW READY FOR EXPERIMENTERS OFFICE OF FOREIGN SEED AND PLANT INTRODUCTION BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WASHINGTON, D. C. All plants intended for distribution to experimenters are inspected at the Plant Introduction Gardens by officers of the Federal Horticultural Board. At the time this Annual List goes to press the inspection has not been made. It is possible, therefore, that quarantine regulations may prohibit the distri- bution of a few plants herein described, PLANT INTRODUCTIONS, Experimenters will please read carefully this Introductory Note before sending in their requests for plant material. This, the Fourteenth Annual List of Plant Introductions, contains descriptions of many new and rare plants, not yet widely tested in this country, The available information concerning some of them is meager, and it is therefore impossible to speak with assurance regarding their value, their cultural requirements, and their adaptability to the various climates and soils of the United States. These plants have been imported because of some direct or indirect use which, it is believed, can be made of them. They are first placed at the disposal of the experts engaged in plant breeding, crop acclimatization, and horticultural investigations generally in the United States Department of Agriculture and tke State Experiment Stations, Many of them have been grown in sufficient quantity, however, so that they can be distributed to private experimenters who have the facilities to test them carefully. The List is therefore sent to those who have qualified as Experimenters with the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant Intreduction, and who have indicated a Willingness to care for material sent them, Accompanyirg this Annual List are complete Check Lists showing all seeds and plants available for distribution at the several Plant Introduction Gardens during the season 1925-26, ana the Garden from which available. Applicants for material should fill out all blanks at the top of the Check List of each garden from which they request plants, place a mark to the left of the §.P.1I. (Seed and Plant Introduction) number of each plant desired, and return the listspromptly to this Office, Tt should be distinctly understood that the Office does not agree to supply all the plants requested. The object of the Annual List and the Check Lists is to place experimental material where it is thought the chances of success are best; to this end the experts of the vuffice will allot the available number of plants to those experimenters whose location and facilities seem most suitable, having in mind, at the same time, the order of receipt of the returned Check Lists, and giving preference to those which arrive first, The shipping season extends, as a rule, from December first to April first. Because of the large quantity of plants which must be handled, it is difficult for the Office to single out individual requests and ship them at a certain date; where there are, however, valid reasons for requesting that material be sent at a specified time, every effort will be made to meet the requests, These plants are placed in the hands of experimenters with the understanding that reports on their behavior will be sent to this Office from time to time, It is particularly desired that reports be sent to this Office regarding the flowering, fruiting, hardiness, utilization and other interesting features of plants which have been seht for trial; and it is hoped that experimenters will at all times.exercise care to preserve the original labels sent with the plants, or accurate plats showing the location and S.P.elI. number of each one, _ It will ‘be necessary for experimenters to preserve and refer to the Anndal: List of Plant Introductions, or to.the Inventories published by the Office, for information. regarding the plants. -Hach Inventory lists the seeds and plants imported during a period of three months. Its object 1s to serve as an historical record: it is not’ printed immediately following the arrival of the plants, but eighteen to twenty-four months later. The edition is limited, and it cannot be supplied to‘all. experi- menters, This makes essential the preservation of the Annual List as a work of reference, and the Office desires to urge upon its cooperators the importance of this step. Unless the Annual Lists are preserved, the Office will be flooded with inquiries from people who have received plants,’ and who desire information concerning them, Such inquiries involve mach un- necessary labor and expense. For convenience in using the Annual List, after each description is given, in parenthesis, the name of the Garden from which the plants will be sent, DESCRIPTIVE LIST. 52499. ABIES sp. Fir. From:Yunnan, China. Collected jens. aiey ales Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A handsome tree 60 feet high, with a trunk 2 to 3 feet in diameter, which grows along stream beds on the eastern slopes of the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of about 11,000 feet, The needles are not silvery beneath, and the greenish white cones are erect, Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Bell, Md.) 58901, ACER CAMPBELLII. Maple. From India, Presented by G.. H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden, Darjiling. The bright-green leaves and red stalks of this Himalayan maple make it worthy of trial as an orna- mental shade tree for the southern half of the United States. (Bell, Md.) 58902. ACER HOOKERI, Maple. From India. Presented by G. H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden, Darjiling. A handsome shade tree, 40 to 50 feet high, native to the Himalayas at altitudes of about 10,000 feet. The bark is brown and deeply fissured, the leaves oval and not lobed as in more familiar species, - sometimes they are copper-colored as in some of the Japanese maples. The wood, which is gray with smail pores and numerous fine medullary rays, is very handsome. Probably not hardy north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.) 58903, ACER LAEVIGATUM, Maple. From India. Presented by G. H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden, Darjiling. Suggested as a park tree in mild-wintered regions of the United.States. The bark is yellowish or dark ash-colored,. and the oblong,: nearly entire, leaves are a pleasing green. (Bell, Md,) . 56817. ACER sp, Maple. From Yunnan, China. . Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A tree 60 to 80 feet tall, with a large crown and a trunk % feet in diameter, which grows along Water- courses at the foot of the Likiang Snow Range at about 9,000 feet altitude. Probably hardy only in the southern United States and California, (Bell, Md.) 61481, ALBIZZIA PROCERA, From Tanganyika Territory, Africa. Presented by Alleyne Leechman, Director, Biological and Agricultural Institute. A tall, handsome, tropical, leguminous tree, often 60 to 80 feet high, with greenish white bark, large compound leaves, and terminal panicles of yellowish flowers. In southern and eastern India, where the tree is native, the brown heartwood is used for making tools, For trial in California and the Gulf States. (Chapman Field, Fla,) 61594, ALBIZZIA PROCERA, From India. Presented by G. H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden, Darjiling. (Chapman Field, Fla.) 39434, AMPELOPSIS ACONITIFOLIA, From Pingyanfu, Shansi, China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. This is a handsome vine related to the Virginia creeper, with yellow-green, cut-toothed leaves and yellow berries, It is valued as a porch and pergola vine on account of its rapid growth and comparative hardiness. Probably hardy as far north as southern Ohio. (Chicos Calit:,) iy Arye 24US07. AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach. From Tashkent, Turkestan. Collected by N. E. Hansen, Agricultural Explorer. A smali, white, freestone peach, with melting juicy flesh of unusually dees Oe text Ece. un uacunraaihy, flavored, and an excelient peacn for the home garden, but too small ‘to be valuable commercisliy. At the Plant Tatroduction Garden, Chico, California, it has shown promise as a stock on which to bua other peaches, (Chico, Calif.) 32374. AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach. This variety originated at the Government Experiment arm, San Antonio, Texas, among 4 lot of plants grown from seeds secured in Mexico. .It is a medium-sized clingstone fruit, with firm, sweet, Poe oe ow flesh cf good texture and un- usually fine flavor. Promisi: anning purposes, At Chico, California, it matures in lete See ae Sen Antonio, Texas, about the first of September, (Chico, Calif.) ire ite) Hly a hy bs « oO rr B a) ro) a a 33219, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Veingueur Peach. From Cromedae Spain. Scions imported by Dr. Walter T. Swingle, Bureau of ane Industry. -Leveryeeanly: ripening clingstone peach with white or greenisn sxin Flushed with red Bee and weighing about 4 ounces. The Oaiuees ee anc the soft, white, juicy flesh is of good quality for an early veack. Although a aes etone, when fully ripe, the flesh can be separated from the one. This variety has proved hardy as far north as Massachusetts, has il. also in the Pacific Coast States, and arpvears to have promise ror home use and near-by markets, (Shico, Calif.) 35201. “AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Original introduction from Mengtsze, Yunnan, China. Seeds presented by the Commissioner of Customs. Budded plants are available from a selected seedling, The fruit of this variety is a fine golden cling averaging about 4 ounces in weight. The pit is Flattened, not marking the pvre-yeliow flesh, which is very firm and of good quality. This peach shouid prove excellent for commercia*. canning. (Ghaicow Calin.) 360485. AMYGDALUS PEPSICA. Peach. From the Xuram Valley, northwestern India. Obtained through Major G,. J. Dar ris, Commandant, Kuram Militia. This remarkable clingstone peach, orieinai ly secured from India under the name of Shalil, is of vigorous growth and unvsual leaf habit. The fruit somewhat resembles the Muir in general apnvearance; it is oval, with yellow skin; bright-yellow, fairly firm, juicy flesh; and rather large pit. J. HE. Morrow, superintendent of the Chico Garden, reports that it seems satisfactory for canning and'drying; and its seedlings are being used with excellent success as stocks on which. to bud other varieties. (Chico, Calif.) 38178. AMYGDALUS PERSIGA, Fei Peach. From Feitcheng, China, The fruits of this clingstone variety are greenish white and large, averaging about & ounces in weight. The flesh is creamy white, sweet, very juicy and of good flavor and texture; pit yellow, rather large. It should be. excellent for home use, end also has gocd keeping and shipping qualities, At Chico, Celifornia, it has proved to be vigorous and moderately prolific, ripening there in late August. (Chico, Calif.) SBS 41395. AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Dwarf Peach, From Kiayingchau, Kwangtung, China. Seeds presented by George Campbell. A dwarf, evergreen, orna= mental Chinese peach with showy flovers, grovm in its native land as a house plant, At the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, California, a tree of this variety is about 7 feet high, with’a spread of 10 feet, and with deep-green, heavy, compact evergreen foliase. The small, white clingstone fruits, about 2 inches in diameter, are prettily colored and fragrant with firm, acid; greenish white flesh, stained dark red near the pit, and insipid in flavor. Ripening season at Chico early September, (Ghee, “Gallant, i 43124, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. A 1 Peach, From Wew Zealand. Plants presented by H, R. Wright. At Chico, California, this has proved to be: a vigorous and prolific clingstone variety. ‘the ovai Truits, averaging 6 ounces in weight, are yellow splashed with rei, with yellow, acid, Vet JuLcyacLesh, of f00d iilaver, stained by the lazvge, red pit. 10 is probable that this variety is test suited for home use or for shipment to near-by markets. Ripening season at Chico late July to early August, (Ghilco,, Calits,) 43127. AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Ideal Peach. From New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. An elongated oval, freestone peach, about 2 1/2 inches in length, with yellow, red-mottled skin, and firm, lemon- yellow, mildly acia flesh of good quality. The pit is pink, staining the flesh siightiy. In California this variety ripens about the middle of July; in Georgia slightly later, and in New Jersey at the same time as the Elberta. it has promise for home use, and also for drying and Sap pune Chacon iCaliti,) 43129. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Late Champion Peach. From New Zealand, Plants presented by H. 2. Wright. This late-maturing freestone peach appears to thrive as far north as New Jersey and southern Michigan, in Oklahoma, and also in California. The tree is large and vigorous, and bears a good crop of rourdish fruit about 21/2 inches in diameter, The sin is yellow, tinged with red, and the golden-yellow flesh is sweet, Juicy, and of good texture. The pit ig small and pink. At Chico, California, it matures early in October; it is of promise as a late dessert peach, and should be good for shipping and canning. (Chico, Calif.) 43132, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Motion’s Cling Peach, From New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A large, handsome, clingstone peach, weighing 7 to 8 ounces, with yellow skin tinged with red. ‘The firm, yellow flesh is juicy and subacid, rather lacking in flavor; the pit is large and dari red, not staining the flesh. This variety appears. to be promising for canning. At Chico, it ripens early in September; in’ New Jersey, where it has proved hardy, it ripens at the same time as the Elberta, (Chico, Calif.) . 43133. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Muir's Perfection Peach. From New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A mid-season,freestone peach, about 2 1/4 inches in diameter, with a creamy white skin splashed with red, and with mildly acid, sols white flesh, stained by the large red pit. Of value chiefly as a home fruit. I+ is an abundant bearer, and hardy as far north as New Jersey. In California it ripens late-in Jul y; in New Jersey at the a same time as the Elberta. -(Chico, Calif.) : ; = 43135. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Paragon Peach, From New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A light-yellow clingstone peach; about 3 inches ee with juicy, light-yellow flesh of good quality. It ripens late in- uly in California, ana early in September in New Jersey. Adapted for canning; (Chico, Calif.) ea eS re le De 43137. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Up-to-Date Peach. From Nev Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A vigorous, prolific variety whieh’ bears freestone fruits, averaging about 6 ounces in weight, with golden-yellow skin mottled with red, The sweet, juicy, melting flesh ig of high quality; the medium- sized pit is pink, slightly staining the flesh. Its ripening season is the same as that of Elberta, and it thrives as far north as New Jersey. - For trial as a home fruit, and for shipping and GERAD, (Chico, Galatia. ) 43289, AMYGDALUS PERSICA.. Peach. ‘Ying Tsui Tao (Zagie's Bealc Peach), Original introduction from Canton, China. Seeds presented by P. H. Josselyn, American Vice Consul. Budded plants available from a selected seedling. This is a small, white, freestone peach with sweet, white flesh and a red pit. Of value for home use. Ripens at Chico, California, early in July. Adapted to sections of: the United $ tates too warm for our commercial varieties, (Chico, Calif.) ‘i aL 43290. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From Canton, China. Presented by P. H. dosselyn,. Vice Consul in charge. A round, very sweét, honey-flavored peach, which came originally from Manchuria. (Chico, Calif.) 43569, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Brescquilla Peach. From Valencia, Spain, Pre- sented by John R.. Putnam, American Consul. 2A rounds yellow clingstone. peach, averaging 5 ounces in Weigt with golden-yellow flesh of firm texture, . At the Plant Introduction Gamieas Chico, California, where this. variety matures its fruit oie the. first of September, it is considered promising as a canning peach, The tree is a strong, vigorous grover. (Chico, Calif Ds 55487. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Pomona Improved Peach. From Santa Ines, Chile. Presented by Salvador Izquierdo. Sr. Izquierdo writes that this is an. improved form of the variety Pomona, grown at his nursery at Santa Ines. Described as a fruit of unus ually large size, deep yellow, clingstone, and of excellent quality for caming. (Bell, Md.) : 55549, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Gcodman's Choice Peach. From Eastwood, New South Wales, Obtained through H, R. Wright, Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand. In Australia nurserymen consider this their best yellow-fleshed clingstone peach. Hach.season the tree bears a heavy crop of medium-sized fruits. ‘The skin has a red blush, and the flesh is rich and translucent; the variety is remarkable for even crops and graduel ripening. In-Australia the fruit matures toward the end of February, making it a late-ripening variety for that country. It should be tested in California and other peach—canning regions, (Bell, Md., and Chico, Calif.) eee Tes 55563. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach, Plants budded from a seedling grown and selected at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, California, from seeds obtained through John R. Futnam, American Consul at Yalencia, Spain. The fruits of this variety are large and yellow with a red blush. The flesh is golden yellow throughout and of excelient fievor; the pit is small. The fruits weigh, on the avorage, 9 ounces. This variety promises to be of value as a commercial canning peach, It remeins firm when cooked, maintains its delicate flavor, end does not require a very heavy sirup, The fruits ripen at the Chico Plant Introduction Garden about August 20. (Chico, iGalar,) 55564. AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, Plants budded from a selected seedling. Grown and selected at the Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Calif,, from seeds obtained through’ John PR. Putnam, American Consul at Valencia, Spain. The fruits are a fine golden yellow, blushed red, with a deep basin and distinct suture. The pit is small and yellow, not coloring the flesh, which is firm and of fine flavor, It is a good shipper and may prove excellent for canning. The average weight of the fruits is about 5 ounces, The variety ripens at the Chico Garden about the middle of August. (Chaco Gait.) 55513. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Seedling growa at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, California. This tree has matured 2 heavy crop of exceptional- ly celicious freestone peaches. The fruit is vellcw with red cheeks, slightly flattened at the ends and bulging in the center, about 3 inches in diameter, and 2 3/4 inches long. The basin is wide and shallow, the suture rather indistinet, The flesh is yellow, very juicy, and of fine quality. In flavor this variety compares favorably with Lave Crawford; it is about a week later than Elberta, and in texture it is better than the latter. (Ghico, sGalat) 55855. AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, Seedling of the variety Tardio Amarillo from Spain, grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. The fruits are Bail, 2 bv eat inches, weighing on the average 4 ounces; the skin is golden with a faint blush, the basin deep end narrow, the depression at the suture slight. Both flesh and pit are yellow. The season for this variety in Chico is early September. This is a good canning clingstone peach and a heavy bearer, (Chico, Calif,) 55836, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach. Seedling of the variety Tardio Amarillo from Spain, grown at the Plant introduction Garden, Chico, ‘California. ne fruits are 2 by 2 1/2 inches, weighing 4 ounces on the average; the basin is deep and narrow and the suture visible only as a line; the flesh is deep yellow, of good texture and flavor; the pit is small and yellow, This clingstone peach rivens at Chico late in August and should be tested for canning purposes. (Chico, Calif.) - 5- 26503. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECUARINA. Nectarine. Original introduction from Sinkiang, China, Presented by BE. Cotes. The fruits are large, freestone, and pale yellow with a red blush. The flesh is creamy white, red at the stone, juicy, crisp, subacid, and of very good quality. The rs fruit, which matures about the middie of Avguct at Chico, California, a keeps well in shipment, Budded plants ere aveilable from a selected seedling. (Chico, calif.) : 34685, AMYGDAIUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Quetta Necterine. Presented by Lieut, W. L.,Maxwell, Quetta; Baluchistan. The tree is large, handsome, and un- usually hardy for a nectarine, aithoveh it thrives best in regions not having severe winters. The large, round fruits, slightly over 2 inches in diameter, are green, heavily blotched with red. The greenish flesh, ‘strongly marked with red around the pit, is juicy and of rich, tart flavor, This is an unusually good nectarine, sufficiently firm to ship well. (Chico, -Galif..) ah 43139, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Ansenne Nectarine, From New Zealand, Plants presented by H. R. Wright. Fruits large, nearly 2 1/2 inches long, freestone, dark red on the exposed side, cream-colored dotted with red on . the unexposed side. The flesh, which is creamy white, melting ard juicy, and stained by the light red pit, is of excellent quality but very soft and perishable. The tree is prolific. At Chico, California, this variety ripens late in July or early in August. (Chico, CaZif.) 43140, AMYGDALUS PERSICA MECTARINA. Diamond Jubilee Nectarine. From New Zealand, Plants presentec by H. R. Wright. The fruits of this freestone variety are about 2 inches in diameter and are daric green with a dark-red cheek, The creamy yellow flesh which is somevhat stained by the light-red pit, is very juicy, sweet, and of excellent flavor and quality. At Chico, California, it ripens from late July to early August. (eudees Galat 3) 43141, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Gold Mine Nectarine. From New Zealand. Plants presented by HE, R. Wright. A prolific freestone variety bearing fruits which average 2 1/4 inches in length, with red end yellow skin, and creamy white flesh of excellent flavor and high Quality. The light red pit is of medium size, At Chico, California, this nectarine ripens in late July and early August, and in central New Jersey at the same time as the Elberta peach. (Chico, Calif,) 43142, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Lippiatt's Late Orange Nectarine. From New Zealand. Plants presented by H, R. Wright. The fruits of this freestone variety are about 2 inches in diameter, with deep-orange skin mottied with red; the flesh is firm, juicy, sweet, and of good texture with an excellent flavor. It should be a very good shipper, At Chico, California, it ripens in late July or early August. (Chico, Calif.) Ba tsa 43143, AMYGDALUS PFRSTCA NECTARINA. Muir's Seedling Nectarine. From New Zealand. Presented by H. Ri Wright. A large, handsome, freestone nectarine, averaging over 3 ounces in weight, with red skin and white flesh which is juicy and of excellent quality and delicious flavor.. The pit is of medium size and pirk, slightly staining the flesh. At Chico, California, it ripens late in July. (Chico, Calat 2) 43144, AMYGDALUS PERSTCA NECTARINA. New Boy Nectarine. | From New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A prolific freestone variety, bearing large, round fruits about 2 inches in diameter. The skin is green splashed with red, and the greenish white flesh is juicy and of good flavor, deeply stained by the light red pit. The thin skin makes this a poor shipper. At Chico, California, it ripens from late July to early August. (Chico, Calif.) 43146, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Surecrop Nectarine. From New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A variety producing a large crop of green- ish, red-cheeked fruits about 2 inches in diameter. The tender, juicy flesh is sweet and of high quality, deeply stained by the rather large, red pit. At Chico, California, this nectarine ripens late in: soni, or early in August. (Chico, Calif.) 26565. ARALIA CORDATA. Udo. From Japan. A spring salad vegetable, very popular in Japan, which, when properly grown and suitably prepared for the table, is a great delicacy, The young shoots are blanched by mounding with earth or by covering with closed drain tiles in the early spring. In Nova Scotia these are available two weeks before asparagus. The shoots are sliced, chilled in ice water, and served with French dressing, or are cooked and served like asparagus. They have a delicate and. delicious piney flavor if the blanching has been thorough, The plants, which continue to yield for about 9 years, are set 3 or 4 feet apart and in summer make an attractive screen of foliage 4 to 6 feet high which dies down in the fall. Udo is certain tc grow in favor in this country as soon as the correct methods of culture and preparation are generally understood. Special directions will be furnished on application. (Bell, Md.) 61638. ASPARAGUS sp. From the Union of South Africa. Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental asparagus, to be tested in the southern United States and California. (Bell, Md.) 59405. ASTER STATICEFOLIUS. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A shrubby aster, 2 to 3 feet high, found growing in the crevices of limestone rocks at 11,000 feet altitude. The leaves are spatulate, the flowers large, and the ray flowers deep blue-purple, For trial in all but. the coldest parts of the United States. (Bell, Md.) 56292. BENZOIN sp. Spice Bush. From China. Collected by J, F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. Along the Taiping River this is a common small tree with a spreading crown. The trunk is sometimes a foot or more in diameter, though usually less, and the leathery aromatic leaves are dari green and glossy. From the scarlet, one-seeded fruits, borne in short clusters, is obtained a white, oily liquid used to make a yellow Wax which it valued in a T= China for softening leather, for burning, and for other household purposes. It is an ornamental dooryard. tree, especially attractive on account of its delightfully pungent leaves and brilliant fruits. For triel in all “but ec the coldest sections of the United States. (Bell, Mad., and Savannah, Ga.) 61326. BILLARDIERA LONCIF LORA. Pittosroraceae. From Hobart, Tasmania, Presented by L. A. Evans, ‘Secretary -of Agriculture, Agricultural and Stock Department. A twining shrub; sometimes several feet in length, with leaves varying from:oval to linear and 2 ene long. ‘The blue flowers are pendulous on solitary stems an inch long. For trial in the southern half of the United States. (Chico, Calif.) Ou, BUDDLETA OOLVILD 1. From India, Presented by G. H. Cave, Curator, yi Botanic Garden, Darjiling. With large, loose, terminal clusters of crimson flowers, and smooth, dark-green leaves, this Himalayan relative of the Ul gerecalys butterfly bush has been called the. handsomest of the genus. It is-a shrub or small tree, 30 to 40 feet high, and has proved hardy in sone p Le of England and: Scotland, For trial in the southern United States. (Bell, Md., and Chico, Calif,) Tee 56204. BUDDLEIA FORRESTII. From China. Collected.by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Seeing: This very. attractive ornamental shrub, closely related to the butvertly bush, is found on the pure limestone soils of the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of about 10,000 feet. The foliage is covered with e dense ccgt of heevy white wool which forms a pleasing contrast to the spikes of lavender-blue art aa: For trial in the southern United States, Bepeeseliy) in limestone soils, (Chico, Calif.) 59004, BUDDLEIA FORRD ST TI. From China. Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. This very attractive shrub is found on the pure limestone soils of the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of about 10,000 feet. The foliage is covered with a dense coat of heavy white wool which -forms.a pleasing contrast to the spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Hom Erie an al but the coldest sections of the United States. (Bell, Md.) 56295, BUXUS sp: Box. From ‘Yunnan, Chine. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer, A very handsome shrub. about 5 feet high, which grovs among limestone bowlders on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 11,000 feet, The small, elliptical leaves. are bright green. For trial in all but the coldest sections of the United States. (Bell, Md.) 58370. BYRSONIMA SPICATA. Eira Dominica, British West Indies, Presented by Joseph Jones, Curator, Botanic Gardens. A tree of the West Indies and northern Brazil, reacning a height of 40 a ho feet, and bearing yellow flowers followed by small fruits of the same color, acid, and said to be good eating when ripe. The bark -is.a source of .tannin, and is used to prepare a red dye. Suggested for: trial. in Florida, and those tropical regions where it is not yet cultivated. . nach ell, Md.) 2X ; 4g oy. a 63344. CARAGANA BOISI. From China. Presented by L. Parde, Directeur de L'Arboretum, Nogent-Loiret, France. A leguminous shrub, native to Szechwan and eastern Tibet, China, It grows 10 to 12 feet high and has long, gracefully arching branches, The bright-yellow flowers make it a handsome decorative plant. Probably hardy except in the extreme north, (Bell, Md.) ; 56392. CASTANEA MOLLISSIMA, Chinese hairy chestnut. A hardy, blight- resistant chestnut from northern China, producing nuts of good quality, closely resembling our native chestnut in size, shape, and COLOR A HOS distribution only in states east of the Allegheny Mountains, where navive chestnuts grew. Small three-yéar-old trees will be distributed from Bell, Maryland, to experimentors who will care for one-half to one acre, or 127 to 134 trees, Under good culture trees should begin to bear when five or six years old, Details of planting and care will be sent on application, (Bell, Md,) 61484. CASUARINA DISTYLA, From Tanganyika Territcry, Africa, Presented by Alleyne Leechman, Director, Biological and Agricultural Institute, Unlike many of the better-known casuarinas, this is usually a shrub only 2 or 3 feet high, with erect or spreading branches. It is common in Tasmania and in parts of southern Australia. For trial in southern California and in Florida as an ornamental shrub, (Chapman Field, Fle,) 63765. CASUARINA DISTYLA. Fram Tanganyika Territory, Africa. Presented by A, H. Kirby, Director of Agriculture, (Chapman Field, Fla.) 62018, CASUARINA SUBEROSA. From Hobart, Tasmania. Presented by lL. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural and Stock Department. In southern Florida C. equisetifolia has become quite thoroughly naturalized on the lower keys, where it is popular as a shade tree. This Tasmanian species, which is a tree 30 to 40 feet tall, is said to be similar to C. equisetifolia, and should also be tested in scuthern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.) 62664. CASUARINA sp. From Algeria. Collected tz Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, Probably a hybrid betwee:: Casuarina suberosa and C. Cunninghamiana, At the Jardin d'Essais, liaison Carrée, Algeria, where this form appeared, it has produced, by juw.icious clipping, a beautiful hedge, and has endured a temperature of less than 26° F. with- out injury, It should be tested for hardiness a little farther north in Florida and California than the range where C. eguisetifolia now grows, (Chapman Field, Fla.) 63668, CASUARINA sp. From Maison Carrée, Algerit.. Collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, An unidentified casuarina resembling C. suberosa but having shorter cones, An attractive tree of spreading habit growing in the grounds of the first presiden: of the Societe Botanique - de France. To be tested in the warmer parts of tlw: southern and southeastern United States. (Chapman Field, Fla.) -9- j 55985. CHAENOMELES sp. Chinese Quince. Wrom Caofna. Collected by J-¥- Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A tree, 50 to 80 fegt high, which hes been domesticated by the: Chinese around Talifu, Yunnar, where it is cal-ed Mu kua. The Veen aromatic: fruits, rich yellow with a reidich tinge. have firm ye yellow flesh; they make jelly and preserves closely similar to those prepared from oe common quince, PE robe lye ‘tende-" north of southern Ohio. ( 1 Vi FE (Bell, Ma.) Bsn lected oy P. H. Dorsett, Llow quince whose chief 5 the coldest sections ' 6205. CHAENOMELES sp. From Peking, Chine. Cc] Agricultural Explorer. A&A medium-sized, bright ye 1 é attraction is its fragrar ce r of the United States. (Bell, Ma.) 21617.. CHIONANTHUS RETUSA. Chinese Frirge Tree. From Shantung, China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Bxpicrvor. A beavtirul deciduous, hardy, ornamental tree bearing in spring a multit:uce ef white, deliciously fragrant flowers with hardsome fringed petals, Mo lls wear in the fall fby masses of blue berries resembling wild grapes. ‘this tree is used by the Chinese as a stock on which to graft their scertt:d olive, Osmanthus fragrans. It is superior to the Virginia fringe tree (0. vi reinica) because of the whiteness and fragrance of its Flowers, aind Tits tore gracerul mae (ChicoysCalatic) : es \ 58606. CLEMATIS TANGUTICA OBTUSIUSCULA. From Cettral Asia. Seeds presented by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens, Herts, Englands A poe ornamental climbing shrub with nodding so!.itary yellow flovers -on erect peduncles. The: leaves, % to 5-inthes long, consist of lanceolate too ea segements up to 2-1/2. inches long.* Probably hardy throvghout the United States. am eee 62904... CLITORIA LAURIFOLIA, From Bala,‘ Bélgian Cone «: Presented by V¥. Goosens,: Director, Botanic.Garden, An erect, he: baceous 3; leguminous plant, native to:-Trinidad, with hairy stems and lesves, and pink flowers resembling sweet peas, For trial in sovtaern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.) 61643. COPAIVA COLZOSPERMA, on Victoria Falls, seuthern nhodeeiee Collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural ra A handsome, evergreen, leguminous tree of excellent habit; reeching a height of 60 feet, and with attractive, pinnate foliagé,. The em mab; waite flowers are in panicles. . For trial in the extreme soutnern Urited States and in- southern California... (Chapman Field, :Fla\) ah 56302. CORNUS CAPIT: TA. Dogwood. From western. Chira. Collected by ewe ROC. ena rere Explorer, A very handsome. aeciduous or partially evergreen flowering tree of bushy: habit, .-As in the Am?ricen flowering dogwood, the apparent petals are really large, showy, cream-white or yellow bracts 2 inches long, subtending the cluster of inconspicuous ee Before falling, the- aS turn rudéy. The fimit is a fleshy, ‘strawberry-shaped, crimson head a little more than. an :,uch wide, with yellow, sweet, and-edible f esh, a very popular in Olnina where it is ;-gsOld in. the. markets, For trial in all but the coldest Sean gy. of the United States. (Savannah, .G r Ko ieee 56024, CORNUS OFFICINALIS. Originally from Chosen, Presented by John Dunbar, Assistant Superintendent of Parks, Rochester, N. Yo Like Cornus mas, this plant has yellow flowers and red fruits but differs in having conspicuous patches of dense, rust-colored down on the lower surfaces of the leaves, and also it is somewhat coarser in habit. Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Bell, Md.) 59007. CORYLOPSIS sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J, F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A very handsome tree 20 feet high, belonging to the witch-hazel family; it is found at 10,000 feet altitude on the slopes of Mount Kenichunpu, The leaves are fan-shaped with prominent veins which radiate like the segments of a fin, Probably hardy as far north as Philadelphia, (Bell, Md.) 52677. COTONEASTER DAMMERI RADICANS. From China. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France. A prostrate variety which differs from the typical form also in having few-flowered clusters on long flower- stalks, For trial chiefly in the southern United States and Calatomnaar. (Bell, Md.) 40575. COTONEASTER DIELSIANA. Originally from western China, Seeds collected at the Arnold Arboretum, An ornamental shrub attaining 6 feet in height with slender arching branches, firm, oval leaves, and pinkish flowers in small clusters, followed by at’ ractive small red fruits. Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Bell, Md.) 55873. COTONEASTER HEBEPHYLLA. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer, A handsome, deciduous shrub 10 to 16 feet high, found growing in limestone scil at from 10,000 to 11,000 feet altitude, It has long rambling branches, white flowers, and dark-carmine fruits. For trial in all but the coldest parts of the United States. (Chico, Calif.) 7 62572. COTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA, From China. Presented by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens, Herts, England, A half-evergreen shruo, sometimes 15 feet in height, with white fiowers produced in dense corymbs about 2 inches across, and bright-~red frvits, which, ripening in October, make the shrub particularly ornamental, For trial in ail but the coldest sections of: the United States, (Bell, Md.) 40175. COTONEASTER ZABELI. Frcem western Hupeh, China. An ornamental shrub up to & feet high, with. cval elliptic leaves and pink flowers in loose clusters, followed by attractive red fruits. For trial in all but the coldest sections of the United States. (Bell, Md.) 56304. COTONEASTER sp, From China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer, An ornamental stvate shrub from the mountains of Yunnan, China, It has small, elliptical, dark-green leaves, and small, red berries of attractive appearance, Probably not hardy in the extreme north. (Chico, Cabit,) ie ¥ x Na is ale 58220, COTONEASTER sp. From Yunnan, China, Seed collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A small tree, about 20 feet high, which grows ise in deciduous forests at 12,000 feet altitude, It has small, oval leaves and black fruits. Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Ma, ) 58821. COTONEASTER sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J, F. Rock, National Geographic Socie ty, Washington, D. CG. A shrub about 5 feet high from the drier slopes of the Likiang Snow Range at en altitude of about 10,000 feet, It has small oval leaves, pale beneath and round, scarlet berries, Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.) 59408, COTONEASTER sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A much-branched spiny shrub, 4 to 5 feet high, found in meadows at 9,000 feet altitude, The -—S leaves are small and ames r, and the berries are rich orange-red. Probably tender north of southern Onio. (Bell, Md. 39557. CRATAEGUS LAVALLEI. Hawthorn. From California. Presented by Frank J. Hart. A hawthorn originally from Frarce and probably of hybrid origin. It is a small shrubby. tree about 20 feet high with few-flowered clusters of large, white flowers having red disks and followed in autumn by bright orange fruits, well set off by the lustrous leaves. (Chico, Cali .) 61489. CUPRESSUS FUNEBRIS. Var. glauca. Cypress. From Tanganyika Territory, Africa, Presented by Alleyne Leechman, Director, Biological and Agricultural Institute. A glaucous variety of the mourning cypress (C. funebris); the typical form is a wide-spreading, pendulous, Chinese tree. To oe tried in Florida and southern California. (Chapman Field, 32682. CYDONIA OBLONGA. Quince. From Granada, Spain. Presented by Pedro Giraud. A large, round yellow quince with firm, white flesh of good flavor and quality; the seed cavity is rather large, containing numerous seeds. Reports from southern California indicate that it cooks softer and more quickly than other quinces. Ripens at Chico, California, early in November, Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Chico, Calan) 33014, CYDONIA OBLONGA, De Antequera Quince. From Granada, Spain, Fla,) Purchased from Pedro Gireud. A fairly prolific variety which bears round- oblate fruits with yeliov sltin and 1i ghtb-yellow non-astringent flesh good for eating out of hanc. It is good for cooking and preserving and makes excellent jelly, At Chico, California, it ripens the first week of November, Probably hardy except in the extreme north, (Chico, Calif.) 61601. DALBERGIA SERICEA. From India, Presented by G. H, Cave, Curator * Lloyd Botanic Garden, Darjiling, A gmall, leguminous tree from the mowmtains of Nepal. The tranches and lea s are covered with reddish hairs, and the ve flowers, which are in compact, axillary clusters, are pale Lilac. /#orstriak: as an ornamental tree in southern California and Florida, (Chapman Field, Fla,) pa ee 62677 and 62678, DELOSTOMA ROSEUM, Cholan. From Ambato, Ecuador. Collected by Dr. Wilson Popenoe, Agricultural Explorer. A small, bignoniaceous tree, native to Ecuador, cultivated there occasionally in parks and gardens. Its lilac flowers resemble those of the catalpa in size and form. Probably sufficientiy hardy to be grown in southern Florida. (Chapman ,Field, Fla.) 62677. A form with pale-lilac flowers. 62678, A form with deep-lilac flowers. 62012. DEUTZIA LONGIFOLIA. From China, Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France. A shrub about 6 feet high, with narrow leaves, whitish below, and rosy flowers, about an inch across, produced in rounded clusters 2 or 3 inches in diameter, This is considered one of the handsomest of the deutzias, and is hardy at least as far north as southern Massachusetts. (Bell, Ma.) 59705. DHUTZIA sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A shrub 5 to & feet high, with small, Oval, hairy leaves; the deep-lavendar-purple flowers are in small racemes, For. trial in all but the coldest sections of the United States. (Bell, Md.) 62416. DEUTZIA sp. From Chihli, China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer. Many of the deutzias are popular ornamental shrubs and this hardy Chinese species, not yet identified, may prove of interest in this country, Probably hardy except in the extreme north, (Bell, Md.) 61602. DUABANGA SONNERATIOIDES, Lythraceae, From India. Presented DmGwleeCavichcCunolon a mloyd Botanic Garden, Darnjiling.. @W;tali, deciduous tree from the cool, mountainous districts of northeastern India, which has merit as an ornamental tree because of its large, terminal panicles of white flowers. For trial in the Gulf ‘States and California. (Chapman Field, Fla.) 59414, ENKIANTHUS sp. Ericaceae. From Tibet, China. Collected by J.F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A handsome shrub, 8 to 15 feet high, which grows in southeastern Tibet at an altitude of 9,000 feet, It has oval, bright-green leaves and bell-shaped flowers, yellow with green stripes, produced in large clusters. For trial in all but the coldest sections of the United States, (Bell, Md.) 58822, ERIOBOTRYA sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by Tiny hen ROS. National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. An attractive shrub, oh feet high, related to the Japanese loquat and found in rather dry meee at 6,000 feet aititude. It has pale-green, roundish, serrate leaves and corymps of carmine fruits, Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.) Bai 13 > 5él127. FUCALYPTUS DELFGATENSIS., Gum-topped Stringy—-bark. From Hobart, Tasmania, Seana (oie Mn ie Evans, Secretary of Agricuiture, Agricultural énd Svock Densrtment. Tiis tree, crizinally described by Hooker under the name BE. sigantea, is reported to attain large dimensions. It is fy described as erect, the branches usually short end ascending, the bark thin-fibrous, and the f cliage very similar to that of E.-obliqua. for trial -in the extreme sout thern United States and in California. (Chico, Gai it) ) c : ‘ 58628, EUCALYPTUS DELEGATENSIS. From Tasmania. Presented by wielGee bapman- Director, New Jerssy Agricultural Experiment Station. ( Chico, Galace) 61833. BUCALYPTUS PAUCTFLORA. From Hobart, Tasmania. ‘Presented by L. A. ivans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural and Stock Department. The White Gum, as this eucalypt is ‘mown in Australia, attains there a height c : n ter of evout 4 feet. -It grows Well in svampy lowlands and the timber is used for general ee Peeees For trial in the Gulf States and California.: (Chico, C elif.) 5u777. Z=UGENIA DOMBEYI. Grumichama. Presented by G. Regnard, Port fowuis, Mauritius Island, Africs. A shapely attractive tree native to Brazil, attaining the size of an orange tree; it has nandsome. foliage and small white flowers vhich are followed in a month by the mature pendent deep-crimson fruits, the size of cherries, The skin is thin and delicate; the soft, melting, subacid flesh is usually eaten fresh but may also be used to make jam or preserves. Seediings bear when four or five years old. In Florida this tree has withstood 26° FE. without injury. . Gellis Md) 57270. BUGENIA DOMBEYI. From Hawaii. ease ae by Willis 7. Pope; Horticulturist, Agricultural Experiment Station, Honolulu, Havail. (Bell, Md. 315. #HUONYMUS. sp. From Mannan, China .<* Col ultural Explorer. An ornamental: tree 30 to eC green, narrow, sharply pointed leaves and red fruits. It is native to the mountains or Yunnan at aititudes of 12,000 feet, 6 should be tested in this country as far north as Massachusetts. (Bell, Md.) 59415. EUPTELEBA PLEIOSPERMA. From Yunnan, China. Gollected by J. F. Rock, Wational Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A graceful tree 30 to 40 feet high, with broadly ovai, lonz-pointed leaves and red flowers. It is related to the magnolias, and is found wild at high altitudes in south- tern China. For trial in-all but the coldes st parts of the United 61010. FICUS sp. Pivig. From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by (e) P. J. Wester, Bureau of Agriculture, A native Philippine fruit.about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, with juicy, sweet flesh resemoling the cultivated fig in flavor, which Mir. Wester-believes is of promise in moist, tropical regions where the common fig cannot be grown. The tree is upright and of # extreme southern Florida and.tropical America. s44 5 oH ae a 5 medium size. For trial in F Chapman field, — . 32704. GARCINIA LIVINGSTONEI, Pembe. Mozambique, Africa, Presented by Pliny W. Keys, Inhambane. A small compact bush with stiff, very stout branchlets. The small, white flowers are followed by elliptic fruits 2 inches long, orange-yellow when fully ripe, The leathery skin incloses - light-colored, juicy flesh end two large seeds; the flavor is acid and aromatic, At Miami, Florida, this plant has proved to be hardy, and has - borne fruit abundantly at an early age. It is of interest principally as a possible stock for the mangosteen, (Bell, Md.) 55762. GARCINIA MANGOSTANA, Mangosteen, From Psris, France. Purchased from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. This delicious tropical fruit is about the size of a mandarin orange, round and slightly flattened at each end, with a thick, smooth, rich red-purple rind, which when cut exposes the white segments lying loose in the cup. The cut surface of the rind is a most delicate pink, The separate segments are whitish and covered with a delicate network of fibers, The texture of the pulp resembles that of the plum and the flavor is indescribably delicious. For trial in extreme southern Florida and tropical America. (Bell, Md.) ° 59314. GARCINIA TINCTORIA, From Cienfuegos, Cuba. Collected by Dr, David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, A rapid-growing evergreen tree from tropical Asia, bearing on the mature wood, singly or in clusters, orange- yellow fruits about 2 inches in diameter. The leathery skin incloses 3 to 5 segments of juicy flesh, each segment usually containing a large, oblong seed. The flavor is rather acid. Introduced for trial as a stock plant on Which to graft the mangosteen, (Chapman Field, Fla.) 59015. GENTIANA sp. From Yunnan, China, Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. An alpine gentian, about .@ foot high, which grows wild on the Likiang Snow Range at abovt 12,000 feet above the sea. It has linear-lanceolate leaves and round heads of purple flowers, Should be tried in the southern and Pacific Coast States. (Bell, Md.) 62010. GORDONIA AXILLARIS. Theaceae. From Canton, China. Collected by F. A. McClure, Agricultural Explorer, A beautiful shrub about 10 feet high, with thick, glossy foliage and delicate, white flowers 1 to € inches in diameter, It should be tested in southern Florida and. tropical America as an ornamental. (Chapman I Field, IF) 5$15e. HYDRANGEA PRETSCHNEIDERII. From England. Presented Diigo Die eal Hill, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. A stout, bushy shrub § to 10 feet high, with dullegreen, slender, pointed leaves and flattened corymbs, or 5 inches wide, of white flowers which become rosy, This hardy hydrangea, first dis aorened in the mountains near Peking, China, thrives best in a sunny position in good soil, Recommended as a vigorous and handsome, ornamental shrub, Probably hardy throughout the United States, (Bell, Md.) ; = ih = 24638, ILEX CORNUTA., Holly. From northern China. Presented by Rev. J.M.W. Farnham. This holly has spiny, derkegreen, glossy leaves, and in winter is loaded with clusters of scarlet berries. While it does not make as symmetrical a crown as does the native Christmas holly, Ilex opaca, its attractive foliage and bright-colored fruits render it a fine winter ornamental for the southern half of the United States. (Chico, Calif.) 58395. INCARVILLEA GRANDIFLORA BREVIPES. Bignoniaceae, From Yunnan, China, Collected by J. F. Rock; National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A stemless plant, native to altitudes of 9,500 to 12,000 feet, in the mountains of Yunnan, where it, is the first.to blossom in the spring. The dar rk-green, glossy leaves are iyrate and pinnately cut, while the large flowers, 2 to 3 inches broad, are deep magenta purple with yellow throats. Its hardiness ig undetermined; it should be tried as far north as New York. (Bell, Md.) Th Yode 59418, INCARVILLEA LUTEA, Bignoniaceae. From-Yunnan, China. Collected ie J. F, Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A bushy peremnial 2 to 4 feet fae with large, pi innate leaves and six to twenty large, somewhat pendulous, yellow flowers in long, terminal spikes. It grows wild in limestone soil at high altitudes in southwestern China, and ig probably tender north of -southern Ohio. (Bein, Md.) J 62125. INDIGOFHRA MACROSTACHYA, From China. Collected by P. Hs Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, An attractive, -shrubby plant with hairy foliage and long, dense racemes af pink flovers; found growing in very poor soil. Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Bell, Md.) 59419. INDIGOFERA PENDULA. ‘From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. ©. An ornamental leguminous shrub 10 to 15 feet high, with: long racemes of bluish purple flowers, Native on coe Likiang Snow Range at. altitudes of 10,000 to 11,000 feet. Wor trial. in the southern United States and California. (Bell, Ma.) 62177. IRIS DICHOTOMA. From Chikli, China. Collected by P..H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer. A Chinese itis yee a slender stem, over a foot in length, bearing six to.ten flowers. The standards are whitish, svotted with lilac-blue, and the flowers open during the afternoon. (Bell, Md.) 62178. IRIS DICHOTOMA, From Chihli, China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer. . (Bell,: Md.) Sele: : 58361. IRIS so. From Yunnen, China, Collected by J.’ Fs Rock, National Geographic. Society, Waghingion, D.C. An iris about a foot high, with deep indigo-blue flowers, found growing-in clumps in moist meadows on the Likiang Snow Renge at about.11,000 feet aititude. (Bell, Md.) 59021. IRIS sp. From Yunnan, China. ‘Seeds collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic’ Society, Washington, D: C..-Am‘iris 1 to 2 feetwim height, with dark-blue flowers, which grows in clumps in moist meadows on the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of about 11,000 feet. (Bell, Md.) eee 57080, JUNIPERUS CEDRUS. Juniper. From England. Presented by Dr. A. W. Hill, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. A Canary Island relative of the common juniper, which differs in being somewhat less hardy, and in having a shorter and thicker hebit of growth, The wood is pleasantly perfumed, For trial in the Gulf States and Califomia. (Savannah, Ga. ) 58825, JUNIPERUS sp. Juniper. From Yunnan, China, Collected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A shrub about & feet high, with round, ora Meceaea berries, which grows in rocky limestone soil at about 9,000 feet altitude, Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.) 56316. KETELEERIA sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J, F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome caggiferous tree 50 feet high, with light~ green foliage and long oblong cones, found on the Sungkow Pass of the Hoching Range, at 11,000 feet altitude, me genus of the pine family is rare in cultivation in the United States, where it should be tested. Probably tender north of sovthern Ohio, (Chico, Cait.) 62345, KOBLREUTERIA FORMOSANA. ¥rom Taihoku, Japan, Presented by Dr. R. Kanehira, Director, Government Forest Experiment Station, One member of this genus (Koelreuteria pauiculata a) is widely grown as a hardy shade and ornamental tree in many parts of the United States. This species, native to Taiwan, is also a large, handsome tree, with attractive, compound leaves, and large terminal panicles of yellow flowers. It is likely, however, to prove tender to muck frost, .and therefore best suited for growing in the southern United States. (Chapman Field, Fla.) 60648. .LAGERSTROEMIA PARVIFLORA. From Darjiling, India. Presented by G. Hs Cave, CERO, Lloyd. Botanic Garden, This Himalayan relative of the crape myrtle (Legerstroemia indica) is a tree 50 to 70 feet high, with green leathery leaves, and fragrant white flowers, one half inch wide, in axillary or terminal panicles. The wood is very tough and oe! For trial in the Gulf States and California. ( Chapman Field, Hlay) 58613, LIGUSTRUM DELAVAYANUM, rivet, From England. Presented by Vicary Gibbs, Herts. A herdy shrub first discovered by Abbe Delway in the mountains of Yunnan, China. In habit it is prostrate-spreading, except for a few perfectly upright branches which rise from the center of the shrub to a height of about 10 feet. The shining dark-green foliage, which is remarkably persistent, is similar to that of myrtle, and the white flowers and blue-black fruits make the plant a handsome ornamental, Probably hardy except in the extreme north, (Bell, Md.) 56317. LIGUSTRUM IONANDRUM, Privet. From Yunnan, China, Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A compact, ornamental, hedge shrub, 10 to 12. feet high, found among limestone oowlders on the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of 10,000 feet. For trial in the southern half of the United States. (Chico, Calif,) Sirk = 56318. LIGUSTRUM sp. Privet. From Yunnan, China, Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer, This privet, from water-courses on the Likiang Snow Range ab altitudes of 8.500 feet, reaches the size of a small tree. Its, small, frasrant, ¢cream-col hod fiewers ere borne in large, compound clusters, Tt should be tested in the southern half of the United States, (Bell,'Mad. and Chico, Calif.) 56824, LIGUSTRUM sp. Privet, From China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental shrub which grows emong lava bowlders in southwestern China at 6,000 feet altitude. The cream- colored flowers are in larse pyramidal clusters. Probably tender north or southern Chio. (Savannah, Ga.) 1495, LINOMA ALBA. Palm, From.Tanganyike Territory, Africa. Presented by Alleyne Leechman, Director, Biological and Agricultural Institute. A slender, spineless, féather-leaved palm resembling Areca in habit, and native to tropical Asia. It is 430 feet or more in height, with the full-grown leaves 3 to 12 feet long, . When young iv makes a very. desirable house plant. Hor, trial in extreme southern Florida and tropical America, (Chapman Field, ere) 36748, LONICERA CHRYSANTHA, Bor eeaee cle. From China. -Collected by Frank N. Meyer, (Notun onahiieabliae yh Explorer, A large bush honeysuckle of decidedly ornamental habit, with large, dark-green leaves, against whica the yellowish white flowers and bright-red berries stand out in fine contrast. Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell, Md.) A. D, Woeikoff, Director, Experimental Farm. A bush honeysuckle, native northeastern China, becoming about 10 feet in height with widely spread- ing branches and dark-green leaves which are downy on both surfaces. The pure-white flowers, an inch in diameter, are produced in pairs on the upper side of the branchlets. The fruits are red. Probably hardy through- out the United States. (Bell, Md.) 7300.. LONICERA MAACKII. Honeysuckle, From Echo, Manchuria. Presented y O 39697. LONICE MAACKII PODOCARPA, Honeysuckle. From Nanking, China. Presented by an ‘Bailie, University of Nanking, An upright shrub netive to northeastern Asia and central Japan where it occasionally reaches 15 feet in height, The large fragrant flowers are white, tinted rose, and the handsome fruits are dark red, ‘This is remarkable as being the la atest of the bush honeysuckles to bloom. ‘The dark-green foliage and the red berries often last until late Reems a Md.) leaves are re (Chico, \Calit. ays 30330, MORUS NIGRA. Black Mulberry. From Khotan, Sinkiong, China. Collected by Frank 1. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. The berries are large, dark violet-black, and have a fresh, subacid taste, They ripen from early August until the end of September. Recommended as a home fruit in desert regions under irrigation. (Chico, Caen) 55735. MYRICA RUBRA. From Japan. Received from the Yokohama Nursery Co. An evergreen tree native to eastern Asia, called "yang mae" in China, The beautiful, dark-purple fruits average from one to one and a quarter inches in saan: fer and can be eaten out of hand or made into compoteés and vies,’ There is great variation in the productivity of the trees, as well as in the gize, color, and flavor of the fruits which generally taste of strawberry end lemon. For trial in the southern United States and in California. (Savannah, Ga.) 63629. MYROXYLON SENTICOSUM, From Kwangtung, China. Collected by HF. A. McClure, Agricultural Explorer. A very handsome and shapely large leguminous shrub or smail. tree with dense, glossy foliage and an abundance of small, dark-red berries borne in short-stemmed clusters along the branches, For trial in southern California and Florida. (Chapman Tield, mile.) : 5078S. MYRTUS COMMUNIS. Myrtle. From Syria, Presented by the American Consul, Beirut. A variety known in Syria as the "Damascus myrtle," The =ruits, which ere sold in the markets of Beirut and Damascus, are said to be the size of olive pits, with white, melting, sweet, and deliciously fragrant flesh. This variety Siyowal be tested in the Gulf States and California. (Chapman Field, Fla.) 63552, NERIUM OLEANDER. Oleander. From AUVAeriva nl COM Coed NO ya Wits David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. An Algerian strain of the common oleander which appears to be more resistant to scale infestation than the type now growm in Florida. It should be tested in that state for scale resistance, (Chapman Field, Fla.) 61777. OLEA CHRYSOPHYLLA. Golden-leaved olive. From Nairobi, Kenya Colony. Séeds collected by Dr. H. L. Shantz, Agricultural Explorer, This plant, the wild olive of the highlands of East Africa, is noteworthy because of the drab or golden color of the wnder gide of the leaves. For trial as an ornamental in the southern United States and California, (Bell, Md,) 44709. OLEA EUROPABA. Fayum eee From Egypt. Presented by Thomas W, Brown, Director, Horticultura al Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Cairo, The tefahi or "apple olive is Bu the best of the three verieties grown in Fayum, Though renuted to be only moderately productive, its large size and fine appearance cause it to be in great demand throuzhout the Egyptian Delta, As the flesh is very soft and buttery when fully ripe, it is marketed as soon as it begins to color (about November 1). The fruit is a deep purplish black with lilac bloom, 2 inches long, 1 1/2 inches broad (maximum), broadly oval with ea blunt tip terminating in a short, sharp point, There is a rather deep cavity around the stalk and gome fruits shov a slighy fold, The flesh is about 1/3 inch thick; the pit is large, rough, With deep longitudinal furrows, For trial in-