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4) @° PLANT INTRODUCTIONS
: a FIFTEENTH ANNUAL LIST

IS26 > 1927

CONTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF THE MORE IMPORTANT
INTRODUCED PLANTS NOW READY
FOR EXPERIMENTERS

OFFICE OF FOREIGN PLANT INTRODUCTION
BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D. C.

All piants 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
It is possible,

to press the inspection has not been made.

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 Fifteenth 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 vhem is meager, ens
it is therefore impossible to speak with assurance rega-cimg 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 ae
the disposal of the experts engaged in plant breeding, crop acclimatization,
and horticultural investigations generally in the United States Department
of Agriculture and the 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 Plant Introduction, and who have indicated a willing-_
ness to care for material sent them,

Accompanying this Annual List are complete Check Lists showing all
seeds and plants available for distribution at. the several Plant Introduce
tion Gardens during the season 1926-27,and 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 Lert
of the SP.I. (Seed and Plant Introduction) number of each plant desired,
and return the lists promptly to this Office,

It 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 Office will
allot the available number of plants to those experimenters whose location
and facilities seem most suitable, having in mind, at tie sere 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 sent for trial; and it is

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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 §,P.I. number of each one,

It will be necessary for experimenters to preserve and refer to the
Annual List of Plant Introductions, or to the Inventories published by
the Office, for information regarding the plants, Each Inventory lists
the seeds and plants imported during a period of three months. Its
object is 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 much un=
necessary labor and expensé.

For convenience in using the Annual List, after each description
id given, in parenthesis, the name of the Garden from which the plants
will be sent,

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DESCRIPTIVE Lis?

42683, ACTINIDIA CORIACEA, From central China, Received from Vilmorin-
Andrieux.& Co,, Paris, A strong-growing, woeody vine useful for covering
arbors, pergolas, and for training over porches. it has large, leathery

-leaves, clusters of red or rarely yellow, sometimes white-margined
‘flowers, and small, spotted berries. Its cultivation is advised only in

mild-wintered regions, (Chico, Calif.)

SuRarEsy GATT GRANDIVLORA, TPabaceae, From Summit, Canal Jone, Presented
by Holger Johansen, Plant Inixoduction Garden. A small, rapid-growing,
soft-wooded tree, 15 to 20 feet in height, with pinnate leaves, and large
pendulous white flowers, followed by long,.sickle-shaped pods, The fleshy

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petals are used in curries and soups in the Indian:.Archipelago, where this
tree is native, The leaves and young shoots are sometimes used as focder,

For trial in the Gulf States, (Savannah, Ga,)

32874, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, This variety originated at the Govern
ment Experiment Farm, San Antonio, Texas, among a jot of plants grown from
seeds secured in Mexico by G Onderdonk, It is a medium=sized clingstone
fruit, with golden yellow flesh, firm, sweet,of good texture and unusually
fine flavor. Promising for home canning purpcses. At Chico, California,
it matures in late August; at San Antonio, Texas,.about the first of
September. (Chico, Calif.)

45201, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Original introduction from Mengtsze,
Yunnen, 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 pure-yellow flesh, which is very firm and of
good quality. This peach should prove excellent for commercial canning.
(Chico! \Calit.))

48178, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Fei Peache From Feitcheng, China. The

fruits of this clingstone variety are greenish white and large, averaging
about S ovnces 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, and also has good keeping and shipping qualities,
At Chico, California, it has proved to be vigorous and moderately prolific,
ripening there in late August. (Chico, Calif.)

43124, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. A 1 Peach, From New Zealand, Presented by

BE. 2 Wright. Fruits nearly round, about 2 1/8 inches in diameter: skin
rich yellow tinged with red at stem end, thick, tough, adhering to flesh;
flesh golden yellow, firm, juicy, mildly acid, of pleasant flavor, slightly
stained near pit; pit comparatively large, clinging to flesh, Ripens at
Chaco, Calite mate ini duly." .(Chico,.,Calif.) :

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A3le7, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Ideal Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by

He Re Wright. Fruits oval, avout 2 aly 2 inches longs skin yellow, with Cc
red where exposed to suns flesh yellow, of good flavor and quality, slight—
ly stained near pit: pit of medium siz , free from flesh, Matures at Chico,

Calif,, about the middie of July. (Chico, Calif.)

43129, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Late Champion Peach, From New Zealand, Pre=
sented by H, Rw Wright. Fruits round, flattened at the ends; skin yellow,
slightly tinged with reds; flesh golden yellow, sweet, juicy, of good texture
and flavor, thick; pit small, free from flesh. A geod late freestone peach,
“maturing at Chico, Ce leeomaen the first of Octobers’ (Chico, Calaag)

43132. AMYGDALUS PHRSICA, Motion*s Cling Peach, From New Zealand. Pre-
sented by H. R. Wright, Fruits oval-rounded, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter;
skin yellow, slight red blush; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, mild subacid

fiavor, slightly stained at pit; pit red. Ripens at Chico early in Sep-
tember, Appears to be promising for: canning. (Chico, Calif.)

45137, AMYGDALUS FPERSICA, tO Date Peach, From New Zealand. Plants
presented by H. R. Wright, igorous, prolific variety which bears free-
stone fruits, averaging about 6 ounces in weight, with golden-yellow skin
mottled with red, The sweet, juicy, melting flesh is of high quality; the
medium-sized pit is peaks slightly Stainane | the flesh, Its ripening season
as the pete as that of Elberta, end it thrives as far north as New Jersey.
Wor trial as a home fruit, and for shipping and drying, (Chico, Calais)

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43290, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, From Canton, China. Presented by P.
H. Josselyn, Vice Consul in charge, A round, very sweet, honey—-flavored
peach, which came originally from Manchuria, (Chico, Calif.)

43569, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Bresquilla Peach, From Valencia, Spain. Pre-
sented by John R. Putnam, American Consul, Fruits round, about 2 3/4 inches
in diameters skin lemon yellow, thick and tough? flesh firm, juicy, golden
yellow, rather tough, not stained at pit, with a sweet, Serecetie flavors
pit pink, of medium size. Appears to have promise as a good clingstone

for canning, , (Chico, Calif.)
55549, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Goodman's Choice Peach. From Eastwood, New
Zealand, Obtained from H. R, Wright. Fruits roundish, 2 3/4 inches in
diameter; skin yellow overlaid with reds flesh clear yellow, lightly
vameed red at pit, firm of good guality; pit medium, red. Considered by
Aust#alian nurserymen their best yeliow-fleshed clingstone for canning.
Season at Chico late August. “(Chitco, "Calet.)

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5c563, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, Plants budded from a seedling grown

and selected at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif., from seed
obtained through John R, Futnam, American consul at Valencia, Spain. Fruits
large, about 2 “1/8 inches in eel ewno DEE yeliow with a red blush; flesh
golden yellow throughout and excellent in flavor; pit small. This variety

promises to be of vaive as a commercial canning peach. It remains firm

when cooked, retains its delicate flavor, and does not require a heavy Sirups
The fruits ripen at Chico about August 20. (Chico, Calif.)

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55564, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach. Plants budded from a selected seedling.
Grown and selected at the Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Calif,, from
seed obtained through John R, Putnam, American consul at Valencia, Spains
Fruits golden yellow, blushed red, Pit small and yellow, not coloring the
flesh, which is firm and of fine flavor, A good shipper and may prove
excellent for canning, Average weight of the fruits about © ounces.

The variety ripens at Chico about the middle of August, (Chico, Calif.)

55813, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach, Seedling grown at the Plant Introduc-
tion Garden, Chico, Calif, This tree has matured a heavy crop of exception-
ally delicious peaches. Fruits yellow with red cheeks, slightly flattened
at the ends and bulging in the center, about 3 inches in diameter, and

2 3/4 inches long. Flesh yellow, very juicy, and of fine quality. In
flavor this variety compares favorably with Late Crawford; it is about a
week later than Elberta, and in texture it is better than the latter.
(Ghaco,) Calit, )

55835, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, Seedling of the Spanish wariety
Tardio Amarillo, grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif.
Fruits nearly spherical, about 2 1/2 inches long; skin golden yellow with
reddish tinge; flesh golden yellow with tinge of red at pit, juicy, of
good texture and flavor, Matures at Chico in late August or early
September, A good canning clingstone and a heavy bearer. (Chacon Calif.)

55836. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Seedling of the variety Tardio

Amarillo from Spain, grown eat the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cali-
fornia, The fruits are 2 by ce 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 ripens at Chico late in August and should

be tested for canning purposes, (Chico, Calif.)

55885, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, From Yunnan, China, Collected by :
Js). Rock, Mericultural Hxodorer, - large tree found wild in the mountains
of southwestern China at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The red clingstone
fruits have juicy flesh with a cherry-like flavor. (Chico, Calin.)

55886. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From Yunnan, China, Collected by d. F.
Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A large tree, 50 feet high, found wild in
the mountains of southwestern China at an altitude of 5,500 feet. ‘The
fruits are said to be of fair size, yellow with a red cheek, clingstone,
with yellow, very juicy flesh of good flavor. (Chico, Calif.)

55887. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach, From Yunnan, China. Collected by

J» F, Rock, Agricultural Explorer, A large, vigorous tree found at an
altitude of 8,500 feet in southwestern China. The fruits, about ¢ 2
inches in diameter, have red and yellow skin, and firm, white, insipid
flesh. To be tested as a stock. (Chico, Calif.)

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55888, AMYGDALUS PERSICA, Peach, From Yunnan, Chinas Collected by
Js H, Rock, Agricultural Hmolorer, A daree tree, 40 to. 50 secu, mien, Cc
found wild in the mountains of southwestern China, The small, white,

clingstone fruits have very juicy flesh resembling that of a cherry.
(Chico, Cauca)

63850, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach, From the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Calif, A seedling of the Shalil peach, a variety introduced
from the Kurram Valley, Northwest Provinces, India. Fruits round to
Oval, about 2 inches in diameter: skin light yellow, thin, tender,
separating easily from flesh; flesh golden yellow, rather soft, .juicy,
not stained aime Wau WOdaby ck 1/4 inches long, sharp pointed; a free=
stone. Tree large and vigorous, satisfactory at Chico as a stock.
Recommended for drying and canning, (Chico, Calif,)

63852, AMYGDALUS PFRSICA, Peach, From the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Calif, A seedling of the Shalil peach, a variety introduced
from the Kurram Velley, Northwest Provinces, India, Fruits roundish
oval, 21/2 inches long; skin golden yellow, thick, tough, adhering to
flesh; flesh golden yellow, fairly juicy, firm, not stained near pit; |
Dig 3/4 inches long, sharp pointed, An attractive clingstone peach

which appears to have promise for canning. (Chico, calif,)

(265035. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Nectarine, Original introduction
from Sinkiang, China, Presented by BE. Cotes, The fraits 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
fruit, which matures about the middle of August at Chico, California,
keeps well in shipment. Budded plants are available from a selected
scecians, (Chico, Calir,)

34685, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Quetta Nectarine. Presented by
Lieut. We Le Maxwell, Quetta, Baluchistan. The tree is large, handsome,
and unusualiy hardy for a nectarine, although it thrives best in regions
not having severe winters, The large, round fruits, slightly over ¢
inches in diameter, are green, heavily blotched with red. The greenish
flesh, strongly Hele a with red around the pit, is juicy and of rich,
tart flavor, This is an unusually good nectarine, sufficiently firm to
ship well, (Chicos Gality) '

43139, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Ansenne Nectarine, From New

zealand, Plants presented by H. R. Wright, Fruits large, nearly ¢ 1/2 !
inches long, pet caGiet dark red on the exposed side, cream-colored €
dotted with red on the unexposed side, The flesh, which is creamy white,

melting and 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,

Catit, )

42140, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Dismond Jubilee Nectarine, From
New Zealand, Plants presented by Hy 2, Wright, The fruits of this
freestone variety are about 2 inches in diameter and are dark green with
a dark-red cheek, The creamy yellow flesh which is somewhat 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 Auguste
(Chico. Galie,) |

45141, AMYCDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Gold Mine Nectarine, From New
Zealand, Plants presented by He. R. Weight. A prolific freestone variety
bearing fruits which average 2 1/4 inches in length, with red and 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 Aveust, and in central New Jersey at the
Same time as the Elberta peach. (Chico, Calif,)

43142, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Lippiatt'ts Late Orange Nectarines

From New Zealand, Plants presented by H. R. Wright. The fruits ome thas
freestone variety are about 2 inches in diameter, with deep-orange siin

mottled 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 gruls; on) eau, aeusty iC Chaeo 1) \Waletes)

43143, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Muir's Seedling Nectarine, From
New Zealand, Presented by H. R. Wright. Fruits slightly elongated,
about 2 inches long; skin green splashed with dark reds; flesh white,
juicy, sweet, of good flavor, slightly pink near pit; pit red, free from
ie Ripens at Chico, Calif,, in late July and early August. (Chico,
Gye ase .

43144, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. New Boy Nectarine, From New
Zealand, Presented by H. Re Wright. A nectarine of medium size, with
green skin mottled with red; the flesh is red near the pit, and of fair
quality, At the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, California, this has
proved to be a productive variety, ripening in late July and early August,
(Ginico,) Calan.)

43146, AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA, Surecrop Nectarine, From New
Zealand, Presented by H. Rs Wright, Fruits roundish oval, about 2 3/8
inches long; skin light greenish yellow mostly overlaid with dark red3
thin, tender; flesh white, sweet, juicy, mildly acid, slightly stained
at pit; pit of medium size, pink, free from flesh, Ripens about the
mnddile On Jolvvab Chico, Calif. (Chico, Calif.)

66202. ARISTOLOCHIA RIDICULA. From Peradeniya, Ceylon, Obtained by
David Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers, A Brazilian
plant, interesting because of its fascinating fly-trapping character.

The flowers hold captive the flies which fall into them for about 24 hours
or until other flowers are ready to receive them as they come out well
dusted with péllen,. It will cover a fence, forming a mass of light green
foliage. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

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C4549, ASPARAGUS ALTISSIMUS, Convallariaceae, From Marrakesh, Morocco,
Obtained through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, A tali-growing, =
slender. Species, probably from the Great Atlas Mountains, which may have

velue as a greenhouse plant because of its attractive flower sprayse

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66181, BAUHINIA KURZII, Caésalpiniaceae, From-Porto Rico, Presented
by W. Pe Kramer, Chief, Porto Rico Forest Service, A climbing shrub,
with papery, rounded-cordate leaves slit down about 1/3 of their length
and about 4 inches long, The flowers are borne in terminal racemes,
For trial in Florida and southern Californias (Chapmen Field, Fla, )

66150, BAUHINIA TOMENTOSA, Caesalpiniaceae. From Bangalore, Indias
Presented by the Director, Botanic Gardens, An erect shrub or small
tree with leathery leaves, broader than long and with obtuse lobes, and
tew-flowered clusters of pale golden-yellow flowers, with the upper
petals marked by deep-purple blotches. For trial in Florida and
southern Californie, (Chapman Field, Fla.)

o606e, BILLARDIERA LONGIFLORA. Pittosporaceae, From Hobart, Tasmania,
Presented by L. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural and

tock Department. A twining shrub, sometimes several feet in iength,
with leaves varying from oval to linear and 2 inches long. ‘The flowers,
greenish yellow, often changing to purple, are pendulous on solitary
stems an inch long, For trial in the southern half of the United States,
(Chico, Calif, )

64913. BOCCONIA FRUTESCENS. Papaveraceae. From the Mediterranean
region, Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A large,
showy shrub 10 feet in height, with very large attractive leaves which
are deeply lobed and pale beneath, The yellow flowers ere borne in
large, pendent panicles followed by very interesting fruits each with
a brilliant red arillus, For trial in the Gulf States and’ California,
(Chapman Field, Fla.)

63677. BUDDLEIA ALTERNIFOLIA. Butterflybush, From China, Obtained in
France by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, A Chinese shrub of
elegant habit, which bears in mid-summer dense spikes of small lilac
flowers. Probably not hardy north of southern Ohio, (Bell, Md.)

65758, BUDDLEIA COLVILEI, Loganiaceae, From Indiae Presented by Ga

H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden, Darjiling, With large, loose,
terminal clusters of crimson flowers, and smooth, dark-green leaves, €
this Himalayan relative of the well-kmown 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 some parts of England and Scotland, For
trial in the southern United States, (Chapman Field, Fla.)

62702. BUDDLEHIA DAVIDII. Butterflybush, Var, Nanhoensis, From Histree,
Herts, England, Presented by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens, A
Chinese variety of spreading habit, which bears bright rosy mauve flowers.
Probably not hardy north of southern, Ohio. (Bell, Md.)

260%» BUDDLEIA DAVIDII SUPERBA, Bu 70
by the Arnelia Arboretum, Jamaica Fiain, We Ss, .. Ssuberiom variety of the
commonly grown species, with pare rose=-puirple flowers in dense panicles.
Probably tender north of southern Chiao, (Bell, Mad.)

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Seeo+. | BUDDLETA WORRESPIT, Frem China,) Collected by J, HF. Rock,
Agricultural Bxplo LS attractive ornamental shrub, closely related
to the butterfly Sush, is found on the pure limestone soils of the Likiang
snow Range at altitudes of about 10,000 feets The foliage is covered with
a dense coat of heavy white wool bes forms a pleasing contrast to the
spikes of lavender—blue flowers, Hor trial in the southern United States,

especially in limestone soils, (Chico, Calif.)

63343, BUDDLEIA PANICULATA, Butterflybush, From Nogent-sur-Vernisson,
loiret, France, Obtained through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer.
An Indian shrub, 6 to 15 feet high, with heiry branches and leaves, and
rather dense panicles of lilac-colored flowers. Probably best suited for
the warmer parts of the United States. (Bell, Nas)

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64915, CAHSALPINIA PHCTINATA. Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural
ie@ousers. Au tad, ene ny shrub or small tree, which reaches 30
feet in height, and beers small greenish yellow fiowers in cylindrical open
spikes, so ioned by clusbers of red bods, Im.addition to the) possibilivy
Cisvsing 1G for ornamental planting, this shrub, which is called tara

in Peru, may have value as a hedge and windbreak plant for the Southwestern
States. Lt seems ee to withstand light frosts, but not hard freezing.
(Chapman Field, Fla,)

64478, CALOTHAMNUS CHRYSANTHERUS, Myrtaceae. From Blac Oe south
Australia. Fresenited by W he Wheeler, Haden Hillis, through Edwin Ashby,

"Wittunga," A rather small erect shrub, native to Western Australia, with

thick corky branches, and thick, terete, sharp-pointed leaves 2 to 4
imches One. yo 'Tne chief beauty of the shrub lies in the bundles of deep-—
red stamens which protrude an inch or more from the yellowish flowers,
Houmcaiat iM phe CulenStares and Califormia, (Chica, Calif.)

6741, CAMPANULA SP. Bellilower. rom China, Collected by P, Hs
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, A plant with very pretty, purple, bell-
shaped Powers. Por trial throughout the United States, (Bell, Md.)

62662. CAPP ARIS SPINOSA. Caper, From Algeria, Collected by David
Hawccioid. Neoriculvucal wxaplorer, NL spineless form of the caper of
commerce, presented by sao) Botanic Gardens, University of Algiers, For

“trial in the southern United States, (Chico, Calif.)

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62566. CARAGANA BOISI, <A leguminous shrvb, native to Szechwan and €
eastern Tibet, Chinas SRL ue ke feat high and has iong, grace-
fully archine: | fiowers make it a handsome

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62290, CASSEL DIDYMOBOPRYA, From Eeveriy Hills, California. Presented
by As Vavra, This plant figs 2 native of British Hast Afcteay a6
blooms 3 a a the orenge-yelliow flowers

ave an spikes trial oniy in warmest section

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62266, CATALPA OVATA. From Chihli, China, Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer, A medium-sized tree, native to China, aiffor nine
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1 ying leaves often conspicuously
lobed, ana scnew 12. Lowers, with the corolias dull white stained
with yellow, spotted wivn red inside.. For trial throughout the United
Suavess (Bell. Md,))

65e%2, CEDRELA FISSILIS. Meliaceae, From Tucumen, Argentina, Pre-
sented by Dr. W. E. Cress, Director, Estacion Experimental Agricola. A
tall ornamental tree, tative to Brazil and Paraguay, with pinnate leaves
10 to 15 inches long, Because of its handsome foliage, it should be
suitable for growing as an avenue tree in the warmer parts of the United
States, (Chapman Field/ Fla.)

87954, CHAEBNOMELES LAGHMARIA CATHAYENSIS. Quince. From Shantung,

Chinae Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Fxplorer. A large=
fruited variety, used by the Chinese to perfume their living rooms, but
used by foreign missionaries to make preserves and jellies. (Chicos Cali: .)

62405, CHAENOMSLES SP. Chinese Guince. From Peking, China, Obtained
Diese DonseLu, sericulvaral Bzplorer, The fruvcs of thastehiaese
quince are medium-sized, tright yellow, and delightfully fragrant, for
trial throughout the United States, (Bell, Md.)

62013, CHAMAHRDOREA ELEG! > Pacayito. From Zacuaepem, Vere Cruz, Mexico,
Presented by C2 A. are mg "The pacayito, a handsome dwarf palm native to
Mexico and Central America, is an exceilent ornamental house vlant, and
will tolerate shade to a greater extent than many other plants. It often
comes into flower when not over a foot high, and the deep-green, finely

pinnate, grac are very attractive. Excessive. atmospheric
aridity, such as frequently prevails in artificially heated rooms, is
likely to prove unfavorable to this palm. (Bell, Md.) ¢
21617, CHIONANTHUS RETUSA, Chinese Fringe Tree. From Shantung, Chinas
Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer, A beautiful deciduous,
hardy, ornamental tree bearing in spring a multitude of white, deliciously
Enea flowers with handsome fringe d Dene followed in the fall by masses
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62408. CHRYSANTHEMUM MORIFOLIUM. From Chihli, China. Collected vy P.
He Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer. An erect, bushy perennial, native
to northern China, with thick, stiff leaves, white-hairy beneath, and
small heads of pinkrayed flowers, For trial throughout the United
States, (Bell, Md.)

56402, CORNUS CAPITATA, Benthamts Cornel, From Yunnan, China. Cole
lected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. An evergreen Himalayan
relative of the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida); it is a tree, up

to 30 feet high, with leathery, oblong leaves narrowed at both ends, ‘The
inflorescence, over 2 inches wide, is made showy by the creamy white
bracts, and the scarlet, strawberry-like fruits, over an inch in diameter,
have sweet, yellow, edible flesh, and are sold in the native markets of
eee Chinas Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Savannah,
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599007, CORYLOPSIS Sp. Hamamelidaceae, From Yunnan, China, Collected
by J. Ff. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. CG, <A very
handsome tree <0 feet high, belonging to the witchhazel 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 fan. Probably hardy as far north as Southern Ohio. (Bell, Ma, )

62255, COTONEASTER DAMMERI. From Orleans, France, Presented by Leon
Chenault, through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A prostrate,
evergreen shrub, native to central China, with pure-white, solitary
flowers, and coral-red fruits 1/4 of an inch wide. Probably hardy except
in the extreme north, (Chico, Calif.)

598735. COTONEASTER HEBEPHYLEA, From Yunnan, China, Coilected by J. Fs
Rock, Agricultural Explorer, A handsome, deciduous shrub 10 to 18 feet
high, found growing in limestone soil 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.
(Ginico, Calif, )

62256, COTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA FLOCCOSA. From Orfeans, France, |Pre-
sented by Leon Chenault, through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer.
A graceful shrub about 12 feet high, which bears dense corymbs of white
flowers and roundish, light-red fruits. Native to western China at
elierbudes or 71500 ito 9,800) feet, . (Chico, Califs)

56304. COTONEASTER sp, From China, Collected by J, F. Rock, Agricul-
tural Explorer, An ornamental, prostrate shrub from the mountains of
Yunnan, Chinae It has small, elliptical, dark-green leaves, and small,
red berries of attractive appearance. Probably not hardy in the extreme
morth, (Chico, Calif.) :

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58820. COTONEASTER Sy. . From Yunnan, China, Seed collected by Js Fe
Rock, National Geograpnic Society, Washington, D. C. A smali tree, about
20 feet high, which grows wild in deciduous forests at 12,C00 feet alti-
tude. It has small, oval leaves and black fruits, Probably tender north
of southern Ohio,. (Bell, Md.).

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58821. COTONEASTER sp, rom Yunnan, China, Collected by Jo Fy Rock,
National Geographic Society, 1 Wasning tons Ds Con A shrub.about 5 fect high
from the drier slopes of the LD kKjang Snow Range at an altitude of about
10,000 feet. It has small oval 1 leaves, pale, beneath and round, scarlet

berries. Probabl ly tender north of southern Ohide @eiaiyn Md. )

39557, CRATAEGUS LAVALLEI., Hawthorn, From Californias Presented by
Frank J. Hart. A hawthorn originally from France and probably of hybrid
origins It is a small. shrubby tree about 20 feet high with few-flowered
clusters of large, white flowers having red diss and followed in autumn
by bright’ orange fruits, well set off by. the lustrous leaves. (Chico,
Caden) RE itoretehi ee Siti:

32882, CYDONIA OBLONGA.” From Spains Received from Mr, Pedro Giraud,
Granadae “ A large, round snl 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 cocks softer
-and more ‘quickly. than other quinces, Ripens at Chico, California, early
in November, Probably hardy except in the extreme north, (Chico, Calif.)
33214, CYDONIA OBLONGA. Dé Antequera Quince. From Granada, Spain. FPur-
chased from Pedro Giraud. A fairly pee Lific variety which bears round—
oblate fruits with yellcew skin and lie ht-yellow non-astringent flesh good
for eating out of hand, It is good for co king and preserving and makes
excellent jelly. At Chico,. California, it ripens the first week of
Novembers Probabl ly. hardy except in the extreme north, (Chico, Calif.)

65532. CYNANCHUM AURICULATUM. Asclepiadaceae, From Manchuria, Col-
lected by P. He Dorsett, Asriculturel Exolorer. A hardy, large-leaved,
pinkflowered, fragrant vine t had milky juice and the seed pod is
similar to that of the Pauere cae (Chico, Calif, )

65584, CYTISUS, PALMENSIS. Tegasaste, Fabaceae, From Senta Cruz, Palma
Canary Islands. Purchased by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, A
stout leguminous shrub, up to 12 feet high, of rather lax habit, with longs,
slender branches, and green trifoliate. leaves with, silky A Seen Lower
surfaces. The white flowers are in axillar y clusters among the branches,

It is native to the. Canary Islands, where. it is considered an excellent
drought-resistant forage plant. For trial in the Gulf States and Californiag

(Chico, Gaulaces))

5010. CYTISUS PFREZII, Hscabon, From the Canary Islands, Obtained by
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. An, ornamental leguminous shrub,
with white Elowons said to be fragrant. . For trial in the. Gulf states and
California. (Chico, Calif.) ae P

64762, ELABAGNUS PHILIPPENSIS. From the Philippine Islands, Presented

by Pa Je Wester, Lingaro, An attractive climbing wild shrub with small,
pointed leaves, silvery beneath, and smooth, pink, oblong, edible eae
about an inch long, These fruits have subacid or sour Glleeh of good flavor,
and make excellent jelly. For ‘trial in southern California and Florida,
(Bell, Mad.)

65013. EPHEDRA ALTISSIMA.. Gnetaceac. From the Mediterranean regione
Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, A climbing, much-
branched shrub, up to 20 feet in height, with green branches resembling
the stems of the horse-tail (Equisetum), very small leaves, and berrylike,
scarlet fruits. Native to North Africa. For trial in the Gulf states
and Californias (Chico, Calif.)

62023, ERICA ARBOREA ALPINA. From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. A. We
Hill, Director, Royai Botanic Gardens. An evergreen bushy heath which is
native in the mountainous regions of Cuenca, Spain, and has proved hardy
at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. The dull-white flowers are
produced in stiff, pyramidal clusters, but the chief beauty of the plant
lies in the rich, cheerful green color of the foliage which, in Engiand,
lasts throughout the winter, For trial in the southern United States,
(Bell, Md.)

64176. HUCALYPTUS ALGERIENSIS. .Myrtaceae. From Nice, France. Presented
by Dr. A. Robertson Proschowsky, A hybrid between Eucalyptus rostrata

and He rudis which has become naturalized in North Africa and now covers
considerable areas of the hills around Algeria. It differs from HE. rudis
by its smooth trunk, its small flowers with the hemispherical opersulum
not beaked, and from BE, rostrata by its buds which are white like those

of E. rudis. For trial in the Gulf states and California. (Chapman Field,
Fla. ) ‘

64666. EUCALYPTUS DELEGATENSIS., Gumtopped Stringy-bark. From Hobart,
Tasmania. Presented by L. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural
and Stock Department. This tree, originaliy described by Hooker under

the name Ee gigant tea, is reported to attain large dimensions. it is
described as erect, the branches usually short and ascending, the bark
thin-fibrous, and the foliage very similar to that of EH, obliqua, For
trial in the extreme southern United States and in California, (Chico,
Catit. )

65553. EUCALYPTUS LEHMANNI. Myrtaceac. From Hobart, Tasmania, Presented
by L. A. Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural and Stock eee
This is a large shrub or small tree with rough, reddish bark peeling off

in irregular sheets, -The greenish yellow flowers open from July to Septem
bere It is native to West Australia and a valuable ornamental, For trial
in the Gulf states and California, (Chapman Tield, Fla.)

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61833. EUCALYPTUS PAUCIFLORA, From Hobart, Tasmania. Presented by

L, As Evans, Secretary of Agriculture, Agricultural and Stock Department,
The White Gum, as this eucalypt is known in Australia, attains there a
height of 100 feet and a diameter of about 4 feet. It grows well in
swampy lowlands and the timber is dedax For, eeneen building purposesSe
“For trial in the Gulf States and California, (Chico, Calif,)

65576, EUCALYPTUS URNIGERA. From Hobart, Tasmania. Presented by le Ae
Evans, Secretary of Agriculture. A tall, shapely: tree, native to the
mountains of Tasmania, and said to be one of the hardiest of the eucalypts,
The pale-yellow flowers, in clusters of three, are followed by urn-shaped
capsules, For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

62418, EUONYMUS BUNCEANUS. . From Peking, China. Collected by P. He
‘Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome slender=branched Chinese
shrub, up to 15 feet high, with narrow, long-pointed yellowish-green
leaves, and white or pinkish seeds with orange arils. Probably hardy in
all bat the coldest sections of the United Statese (Chico, Calif,)

56413, EUONYMUS Sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. Fe Rock,
Agricultural Explorer, An ornamental tree 30 to 40 feet in height, with
rich-green, narrow, sharp-pointed leaves and red fruits. Found on the
det ane Snow Range at an altitude of 12,000 feet, (Bell, Md.) é

62284. FORSYTHIA OVATA. From Orleans, France. Presented by Leon

Chenault, through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A new and
distinct species native to Chosen. It is a vigorous shrub, with cylindrical
branches, and oval, green leaves, The numerous flowers, which are brilliant

canary yellow, appear (in OxVeans) during the first fine days of February.
(Bell, “Mas )

65014, FUCHSIA CORYMBIFLORA, . From the Mediterranean region, Goll ected
by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, A handsome Peruvian fuchsia

with large, serrate, taperj=poinied leaves and deep-red flowers, The plant

becomes tall but requires support in order to attain full height, and is
therefore adapted for pillars or pergolas in the warmest pat ts of the
United States, - (Chico, Calif.)

64924 and 64925. GENISTA MONOSPERMA. Bridaleveil Broom, From the
Mediterranean region, Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer,
A handsome shrub with drooping, silvery branchlets, and white flowers

borne profusely in early springe Used as a sand binder in Morocco. . For
trial in the Gulf states and California, (Chapman Field, Fla.) (

65802. GENISTA MONOSPERMA, Fabaceae. From Ronda, Spaine Obtained by
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental, leguminous shrub,
native to Spain, about 10 feet high with slender grayish branches, and
small, very narrow leaves, The fragrant, white, flowers are in short
lateral recemes, For trial in the Gulf States and California, (Chico,
Calta)

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66837, GERBERA JAMESONI, Asteraceae.e From Ceylon. Presented by Cs Je
Hutchinson, A hybrid strain of this South African herbaceous perennial,

To be teSted as an ornamental in the southern United States and California.
(Chapman Field, Fla.) ,

61922, GLEDITSIA HETEROPHYLLA, From Chihli, China. Collected by Po Hs
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, A leguminous shrub, related to ovr honey
Asia, where it becomes about 15 feet high, The small leaflets are oblique,
and the broad pods and large flat seeds are mahogany brown, Probably hardy
throughout the United Statesy (Chico, California.)

62176, GLEDITSIA SINENSIS, From Chihli, China, Collected by P. H,

Dorsett, Asricultural Explorer, A Chinese relative of the. common honey
locust (G, triacanthos) of the central and eastern United States, and
probably equally hardy. It becomes about 40 feet high, with a rounded crow,
and the’ yellowish green compound leaves are up to 7 inches long. ‘The

Chinese use the pods in the preparation of soap, (Bell, Md.)

64928, GYMNOSPORIA CASSINOIDES. Celastraceae, From the Mediterranean
PestonM ww OOlLleeted by David Vainchild, Asricultural Hxplorer,) A) soLny
shrub of rigid habit with small leathery ledves and inconspicuous whitish
flowers; of possible value for hedges in the southern United States and
California, Native to Madeira, (Chapman Field, Fla. and Chico, Calif.)

644835, HASHA LAURINA, Proteaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia,
Presented by W. Le Wheeler, Eden Hills, throvgh Hdwin Ashby, “Wittunga,"
A tall, Australian shrub, 30 feet or less high, remarkable for its showy
crimson flowers, These are in globular heads, about 2 inches in diameter,
from which numerous golden yellow styles protrude an inch or so in all
directions, Hor trial in’ the sotthern states and California, (Chico,
GaLiae)

60358, HELLEBORUS FORTIDUS. Ranunculaceae, From Nice, France, Presented
by Dr, A. Robertson Proschowsky. A hardy herhacsous perennial from

western Hurope which is valued chiefly for the ornamental character of its
handsome leatnery foliage, The inconspicuous flowers are greenish or
iboreened with purple. | (Chico, Calif.)

o815é5. HYDRANGEA GRETSCHNEIDHRII. From England, Presented by Drs A. We
Hill, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kewe. A stout, bushy shrub 8 to 10
feet high, with dull-green, slender, pointed leaves and flattened corymbts,
4 to 5 inches wide, of white flowers which become rosy, This hardy
hydrangea, first discovered ,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 5 Md. )

65860, ILEX CORNUTA. Holly, From Ichang, Hupeh, China, Presented by
Reve Ae Se Cooper, American Church Mission, This holly has spiny, dark
green, 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-coiored

rruits render it a fine winter ornamental for the southern half of the
United States. (Bell, Md.)

66866. ILEX INTRICATA. Holly, From Darjiling, India, Presented by Ge
H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Gardens. A low, rigid, straggling shrub
which forms impenetrable masses with interlaced woody branches, The leeves

are bright green, thick, leathery, and spreading and the fruits are globular

and reds The shrub is a native of Sikkim and eastern Nepal, India, where
it grows at altitudes of 10,000 to 11,000 feet, For trial in the Gulf
states and California. (Be22, Md, )

63526. ILEX ROTUNDA. Holly, From Canton, China, Collected by Fe Ae
McCiure, Agricultural Explorer, An evergreen shrub or smali tree, native

to Japan, with glossy, entire, elliptic leaves and red berries, For trial
in the Gulf States and California, (Chapman Field, Fla.)

63793, ILEX spe Holly. From Canton, China, Collected by F. A. McClure,
Agricultural Explorer. An attractive, spreading tree, with smooth, light-—
gray bark, and glossy, dark-green, evergreen foliage, The red berries ar
borne in thick clusters. For trial in the southern United States. (Chico,
Calaeesy)

63794, ILEX sp. Holly. From Canton, China, Collected by F. A. McClure,
Agricultural Explorer. A handsome holiy from southeastern China, which
pears a profusion of red berries in autumn. Probably adapted for growing
only in the southern United States, (Chico, Calif.)

66525, INCARVILLEA COMPACTA, Bignoniaceae, From Stockholm, Sweden,
Presented by Dr. Robert EH, Fries, Director, Botanic Garden, A handsome
hardy perennial, native to northwestern China, a foot or more high, with
fleshy, mostly radical leaves, and terminal clusters of purple flowers.
Probably not hardy north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.)

Sec INDIGOFERA MACROSTACHYA, From China. Collected by P. He Dorsett,
ericultural Explorer. An attractive, shrubby plant with hairy foliage
and long dense racemes of pink flowers; found growing in very poor soil,
obably hardy except in the extreme northe (Bell, Md.)

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65623, IRIS ENSATA. From Manchuria, Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agri=
cultural Explorer. <A hardy iris, native to eastern Asia, with leaves 1

to & feet long, and bright-blue or lilac flowers in a single head, (Bell,
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59021, IRIS SP, From Yunnan, Chinas Collected by J, F. Rock, National
Geographic Society, Washington, D. C, An iris, 1 or 2 feet tall, with
dark-blue flowers, found in moist meadows in the mountains of southwestern
China, at an altitude of 11,000 feet, . (Bell, Md.) .

60842, IXORA CHINENSIS, Rubiaceae, From Kwangtung, China, Collected
by ¥, A. McClure, Agricultural Explorer, A small ornamental bush with
abundant, dense, terminal umbels of attractive flame=colored flcowerse

The leaves are large, shiny, and pale green. For trial in the Gulf states
and California, (Bell, Md.)

97080, JUNIPERUS CEDRUS, Juniper, From England. Presented by Dr. AwWWe
Will, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, <A Canary Islend relative of
the common juniper, which differs in being somewhat less hardy, and in
having a shorter and thicker habit of growth, The wood is pleasantly per-
fumed. For trial im PiolGuln States ane) Calarornias, + (Chaco. (GjetIbaiae.-))

58613, LIGUSTRUM DELAVAYANUM, rivet. From England, Presented by
Vicary Gibbs, Herts, A hardy 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 bliue=black fruits make the plant a handsome
ornamental, Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Bell, Mad.)

56317, LIGUSTRUM IONANDRUM. Privet. From Yunnan, China, Collected

by J. Fs Rock, Agricultural Explorer, A compact, ornamental, hedge shrub,
10 to 12 feet high, found among limestone bowlders on the Likiang Snow
Range at altitudes of 10,000 feet, For trial in the southern United
SUetesw aN Chicory Calat.)

56824, LIGUSTRUM sp. Privet, From China, Collected by J. F, Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental shrub which grows among lava
bowlders in southwestern China, at 6,000 feet altitude, The cream
colored fiowers are in large, pyramidal clusters, It is not likely to
jpcove havdy!) ini phe, colder parts of the United States, (Bell, Md,, and
Savannah, Ga,)

46748, LONICHERA CHRYSANTHA. Honeysuckle, From China, Collected by
Frank Ne Meyer, Agricultural Explorer, A large bush honeysuckle of
decidedly ornamental habit, with lerge, dark-green leaves, against which
the yellowishewhite flowers and bright=-red berries stand out in fine

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contrast. Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell, Md.)

64836, LONICERA sp» From Tsangpo Valley, Tibet, Collected by F. Kingdon
Ward, amd presented by Major Lionel de Rothschild, London, England, A
bush or small tree, about 15 feet high, with pale-yellow flowers and
scarlet-orange berries. The foliage is pale sea-agreen, almost glaucous.
Probably hardy throughout the United Staves, (Ghico, Calif,)

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65498, LYCHNIS spe Silenaceae, Prom Manchuria, Collected lone ial
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, An erect herbaceous plant with bright-
red flowers. For trial throughout the United States. (Bell, Md) —

57301. MAACKIA AMURENSIS, Fabaceae, From Echo, Manchuria, China,
Presented by A. D. Woeikoff, director, Experimental Farm, A small tree,
native to eastern Asia, with orange-brown bark, dull-green compound
leaves, and short erect clusters of small yellowish flowers. Probably
hardy throughout the United States, (Bell, Md.)

6736. MALUS SYLVESTRIS. Cliffs Seedling Apple. From Emerald, Victoria,
Australias Presented by C, A. Nobelius, Fruits of medium size, about

2) 1/2 inches in diameter, vaidishy skin smooth, waxy, light yellow over-=
laid with light red striping; flesh yellowish, medium juicy, firm, mealy,
sweet, of good flavor, An attractive apple, recommended for trial as a
dessert fruit. Ripens in the vicinity of Washington the second week in
September. (Bell, Md.)

6740. MALUS SYLVESTRIS. Ruby Gem Apple. From Emerald, Victoria,
Australia, Presented by C. A. Nobelius, Fruits medium to small, oblate;
skin thick, tough, smooth, yellow striped with red; flesh white, mealy,
firm, rather acid, tender, with a rich, pleasant flavor. Ripens about
the middle of August in the vicinity of Washington, D. Ce (Bell, Md.)

6759, MALUS SYLVESTRIS, Menagerie Apple. From Camden, New South Wales,
Australia, Obtained from Ferguson & Sone Fruits of medium size, about
3 inches in diameter; skin thick, tough, golden yellow overlaid with
crimson stripes; flesh white, fairly firm, medium juicy, mildly subacid,
of good, aromatic flavor, Ripens about the middle of October in the
ViCiMmGy wot Vashineton. Da "C. (beliw aids»

9469. MALUS SYLVESTRIS, Annurco Apple, From Neples, Italy, Presented
by Prof, Le Savastano, A showy red apple with yellow streaks; it is

the leading market appie of the vicinity of Naples, and has an unusuaily
high flavor for an apple srown sc far south, For trial in the Gulf States
and Californias. (Bell, Md,)

43157, MALUS SYLVESTRIS. Diadem Apple. From New Zealand, Presented by
H. R Wright. Pruits rather flattened, about 2 3/8 inches in diameter;
skin light- green overlaid largely witn pink or light-red striping; thick,
tough; flesh wnite, mealy, moderately juicy, subacid, of fair quality;
core rather large. One of the best of the New Zeaiand varieties intro-
duced, ripening its fruits at Chico, Calif., about the first of September,
and at Bellingham, Wash., the third week in October, (Chico, Calig,)

57938, MALUS SYLVESTRIS, King Cole Apple. From Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia. Presented by C. F. Cole, Victoria Department of Agriculture.
Fruits of medium size, roudishs; skin thin and smooth, pale yellow splashed
with narrow broken red stripes: flesh firm, white, crisp, juicy, sweet,
with an aromatic flavor, (Bell, Mad,)

64490, MARIANTHUS ERUBESCENS, Pittosoora From Blackwood, South
Australias Presented by iW L. Wheeler, Hden Hills, A twining shrub with
elliptical leaves and terminal neads of red flowers, For trial in the
southern United States, (Chico, Calif.)

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64804, MELALEHUCA LONGICOMA., Myrtaceae, From Blackwood, South Australia,

Presented by Edwin Ashby, "Wittunga." The large, richered flowers of
this Australian shrub are in small, cylindrical spikes at the bases of
the young leafy branches, The oblong leaves are less than 2 inches longs

For trial in the Gulf States and California, (Chico, Calif.)

64491, .MELALEUCA VIOLACBA. Myrtaceae, From Blackwood, South Australia,
Presented by W, L. Wheeler, Eden Hills, "Wittunga." A handsome shrub,
native to Western Australia, which is low and spreading in habit, with
rigid, small, oval leaves, and terminal heads or small clusters of purple-
red flowers, For trial in the Gulf states and California. (Chico, Calif.)

64492, MBLALEUCA sp» Myrtaceae. From Blackwood, South Australias
Presented by We Le Wheeler, Eden Hills. <A shrub about 4 feet in height.

Meny of the Melaleucas have showy flowers, and are valuable ornamentals
for semiarid regions where the winters are not severe. (Chico, Galina)

60324, MORUS KAGAYAMAR. Mulberry. From Algiers, Algeria. Presented
by Dr. L. Trabut. A handsome Japanese mulberry which thrives in Algeria
and whose leaves are readily eaten by silkworms, For trial in southern
Galionmias (Chico, Calirs)

40330. MORUS NIGRA. Black Mulberry. From Khotan, Sinkiang, China.
Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Exolorer, The berries are
large, dark violet~black, and have a fresh, suvacid taste, They ripen
from early August until the end of September, Recommended as a home fruit
in desert regions under irrigation. (Chico, Calif.)

64568. MYRICA RUBRA, From China, Collected by F. Ae McClure, Agricul—
tural Explorer, 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 diameter and can be eaten out of hand or
Made into compotes and pies, There is great variation in the productivity
Of the trees, as well as in the size, collor, and flavor of the Eruits
which generally taste of strewberry and lemon. For trial in the southern
Umited States and im California, (Chico, Calif.)

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65799, NHYRAUDIA MADAGASCARIENSIS, Grass. From Darjiling, India.
Presented by GH, Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden. A large coarse
grass, having a solid stem 6 to 8 feet or more in height, smooth, soft
leaves 1 or 2 feet long, and panicles 1 to 3 feet long, Although native
to Madagascar, this grass is distributed throughout tropical Asia. In
its native home the leaves are used for making hats, For trial in the
Gulf states and California. (Savannah, Ga.)

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Gana ice LHA CHRYSOPHYLLA, Golden-leaved olive, From Nairobi, Kenya
Colony.. Seeds. collected by Dr. H. lL. Shantz, Agricultural’ Explorer, . This
plant, the wild clive of the highlands of East Africa, is noteworthy be~
cause of the drab or golden Color of the under side of the leaves, For
trial.as an ornamental in the southern United States and ‘California. —
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58830. OSMANTHUS sp. Oleaceae, .From Yurmon, Chinas Collected by Js Fs
Rock, National Geographic ae, Cashinzton, De Ol? Achandsome sShirwb
from the Likiang Snow Range at an altitude of 10,000 feet. It reaches
about 4 feet in height, has small, oval, serrate leaves, numerous cream-
colored flowers, and oe blue-black fruits, Probably tender north of
southern Ohio, . (Chico, Calif.)

63364. PHILADELPHUS MAGDALENAE, From Nogent-sur-Vernisson, Loiret
France, Presented by M. DL. Parde, Directeur de l!Arboretum ome? des
Barres, A bushy mock-orange from Szechwan, China, which becomes about

6 feet high, with finely toothed, narrow leaves, and white flowers, an -_
inch in diameter, borne in early Jume in few-flowered racemes. Probably
hardy eet in the extreme north, - (Bell; Mc.)

66396, PHILADELPHUS SCHRENKII, From Kirin, Manchuria, Presented by

A. De Woeikoff, An upright shrub, closely related to the common mock-— ..
orange (P, coromarius): the leaves are large and. thin, and the cdoriess
Lowers are somewhat smaller, than those of Ps. COTONnaLrLUS. Probaoly ;

hardy throughout the United States, (Bell, Mda)

og707, PHILADELPHUS sp, From Yunneh, China. Collected by J. F. Rock,
National Geographic Society, We whington, D. C. A shrub 5 to. Si teem ak
found growing along streams av from 9,000 to 10,000 feet altitudes it
has smali leaves and fragrant, white flowers, Hor trial in all eiiume
coldest sections of the United States, (Chico; Calif.)

65963. PHYTOLACGA DIOTCA Santa Barbera, Calif, Presented
by EH. QO. Orpet, Sunde at evergreen tree, native to

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Barbara, Calif., not even losing its leaves in colé weather. (Chico, Calif.) ©

53831, PHOTINIA sp. From Yuunen, China. Collected by J, iw. og
Nationa Geographic saa Washington, D. CG. A small tree apout 10 feet
high, related to the hawthorne, found groving at an altitude of about

PAA OOO) ahererne |. “ulate: Zbs and stems of the oblong, glassy-green leaves

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are red, and the white flowers, preduced in large clustérs, are succeeded
by rich=crimson fruits, Probably hardy except in the extreme north,
(Bell, Md.)

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1970, PISTACIA CHINENSIS, Chinese Pistache. From Shantung, Chinas
A very promising shade treé for those sections of the United States where .
the summers are warm and the winters only moderately cold, The young
leaves are carmine-red, and the avitumn fcliage gorgeous scarlet and
yellow. The wood, Meee is decidealy heavy aad net often attacked by
insects, is used in the manufactuve of furniture, From the seeds an oil
is obtained which is used for illuminating purposes. The young, partly
opened, foliage buds, boiled like spinach, are sometimes eaten by the’
Ghinese, (Chico, Calif, ) ;

65032. PLOCGAMA PENDUI.A, From the Canary Islands. Collected by David
Fairchild, Agricultural Exolorer, A low-growing shrub which reaches
about 3 feet in height, and is of graceful weeping habit, suggesting a
miniature weeping willows It is drought-resistant, and suitavie for
cultivation in southern California. It will not survive hard frosts,
(Clateo, Cena ay ey

62110, POPULUS EUGENEI. From Kew, England. Presented by Dr. A. W. Hill,
Director, Royal Botanic Gardens. An unusually large and. vigorous poplars
The tree originated at the nursery of Messrs. Simon and Loyis near Meibzi,

Lorraine about 1832, as a seedling, and was still standing in 1904, when

it measured 150 eee in height, with a trunk 38 feet in circumference at

the base. Probably hardy throughout the United States, (Beli, Md.)

6elll. POPULUS GENEROSA. Poplar. From Kew, England. Presented by

Dr. Ae W. Hill, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kewe This hybrid poplar
is, according to its originator, Augustine Henry, intermediate in
characters between its parents (Povulus ansulata and Py trichocarpas ):

The leaves are coarsely serrate and pale gray beneath, The tree is a

rapid grower and unusuelly vigorous. For trial throughout the Deed
States. (Bell, Md.)

68170.- POPULUS MAXIMOWICZII. Poplar, Presented by the Arnold Arboretum,
Jamaica Plain, Mess, A very fast-growing and stately tree native to
China. It will succeed in the coldest portions of the United States on
the poorest and driest soils, At ali times it makes phenomenally rapid
growth, Its leaves, which are handsomely criniled like those a Resa
rugosa appear very early in the spring and remain longer in the axiumn
than those of almost any other deciduous plate ieee cunic: “at attacked
by borers or leaf-eating insects; it is highly recommended as a shade

tree and windbreak generally, especially for the northwest plains country.
(Bell, Ma.)

63756. POTHOS SEEMANNI, Araceae. From Canton, Ching oneeor ecied by

Ff. A. McClure, Agricultural Explorer. Am herbaceous, climbin 2 plant which

adheres closely to the bark of trees by means of woolly, advensi tious

| T00tS, After aliaining sufficient length to reach the lower brancnes of
the tallest trees, it hangs in beautiful, long festoons. It is a fine

ornamental chiefly on account of its splendid foliage; the flowers are
rather inconspicuous. For trial in southern Plorida, (Bell, Md.)

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63825, POTHOS spe Araceas, From Centon, China, Collected by F. fe
McClure, Agricultural Explorer. A pretty, creeping plant, related to
the elephant ear, which covers the granite rocks in moist, shady situa-
tions. For trial in southern Florida, (Bell, Md.)

65189, PRINSEPIA SINENSIS. From Manchuria, Collected by P, H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental deciduous shrub of spreading habit,
about 6 feet high, with short, stiff spines in the axils of the oblong-
lanceolate leaves, The bright-yellow flowers are over half an inch
across, and the red, juicy, edible fruits, which ripen in August, are a

little over half an inch long, Probably hardy throughout the United
States. (Savannah, Ga,)

38282, FRUNUS ANSU, Apricot Plum, From Shantung, Chinas Collected by
F. N, Meyer, Agricultural Explorer, This species produces a very
delicious, golden yellow fruit with reddish blush, The fruit is about 2

inches in diameter. Seems to be a good shipper. For trial in the Gulf
States and California, (Chico, Calif.)

20072, PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot, From Manchuria,y Collected by Frank
N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome apricot, which at Chico,
California, has ripened earlier than Blenheim and has shown unusual
promise. The fruits are bright yellow); with a red cheek, freestone, with

very firm flesh of excellent quality, For trial in the Pacific Coast
States. (Chico, Calif.)

34265, PRUNUS ARMENIACA, Apricot. From Rome, Italy, Presented by
Gustavus Eisen. A variety said to be a favorite in the vicinity of
Frascati, in the Alban Hills near Rome, ‘The friits, which average nine
to ten per pound, are large, elongated, and yellow. They have a deep,
narrow, stem-cavity, and a rather deep suture, dividing them into unequal
halves; the pit is large and free from the flesh which is of decidedly
good flavor, The fruits ship well and are valued for drying. Tree very
large, healthy and productive, At the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
Calif,, the ripening season is about the middle of June, (Chico, Calif.)

34269, PRUNUS ARMENIACA, Crisomelo Apricot, From Boscotrecase, Italy,
Presented by Gustavus Hisen, At the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
California, where it ripens about the middle of June, this freestone
apricot shows promise as a. variety suitable for canning, shipping, or
drying, The fruits are yellow, blotched red, with yellow flesh of very

good quality, Tree of average vigor, For trial in the Pacific Coast
States. (Chico, Calif.)

24270, PRUNUS ARMENIACA, Apricot, From Rome, Italy, Presented by
Gustavus Eisen. Introduced as a form of the Crisomelo apricot, At Chico,
California, the fruit is reddish yellow, with firm flesh clinging slightly
to the pit when not fully ripe. The flavor is mild, subacid, and pleasing,
It is one week later than, Blenheim in ripening, and is thought promising
as a shipping and canning variety. For trial in the Pacific- Coast States,
(Chico, Calif.) | :

40223, PRUNUS BOKHARIENSIS. Plum, From Saharanpur, India, Presented
by As C. Hartless, Superintendent, Government Botanic Garden. A plum
cultivated in northern India, interesting but too small-fruited for com-
mercial use in the United States. Its principal value in this country
seems likely to be for the production of rootstozks on which to graft
other varieties, The tree, which resists drought and is very attractive
when in bloom, is of vigorous growth, with dense foliage which strongly
resembles that of the myrobalan, The red fruits, scarcely an inch long,
ere pleasantly flavored and suitable for home use, At the Plant Intro-
duction Garden, Chico, California, they mature in the latter part of July,
For trial as a home fruit in regions where other plums do not succeeds
(onacot "Gali, )

40229, PRUNUS BOKHARIENSIS, Plum From Saharanpur, India. Presented
by A. C, Hartless, Superintendent, Government Botanic Garden, A small
plum of myrobalan type, dark purple in color, with golden flesh of good
texture. The tree, which is fairly vigorous, and always healthy, matures
its fruits at Chico, California, in early July. Of interest as a stock
plant on which to graft other varieties, and for cultivation in regions
where other plums do not succeed, (Chico, Calif.)

40498, PRUNUS DOMESTICA, Papagone Prune. From Naples, Italy» Pre-
sented by Gustavus Hisen. ‘This variety, which closely resembles the
Silver prune, seems promising for shipping, canning and drying. Its
greenish yellow, oval fruit is more than 2 inches long, and slightly
bottleenecked, The pit is long, narrow and rough, free from the coarse,
sweet flesh. At the Plant Introduction Carden, Chico, California, where
Papagone has received preliminary trial, it matures its fruits in the
latter part of July and early August... For trial in the Pacific Coast
Buavecs (Chico, ‘Calif, ) ‘ |

43176. PRUNUS SALICINA, Alpha Plum, From New Zealand. Presented by
H. R. Wright. A round, reddish clingstone plum weighing slightly more
than one ounce, with thick, yellow, juicy flesh, and a small, round Dee
The tree has been tested at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
California, and has shown itself a vigorous grower. The variety belongs
to the Japanese group of plums. Probably hardy except in the extreme
Rormiys) (CHiuco, .Calact 4) .

43178. PRUNUS SALICINA, Japanese Plum. From New Zealand. Presented
by H. Re Wright, Fruit heart shapped, of medium size; skin dark red
with a heavy purplish bloom, smooth; flesh light greenish yellow, very
juicy, sweet, of fair quality, clinging to pit. Ripens at Chico, Calit.,
Pein Mahe. 1 ionieo.4 Calas w)

43179, PRUNUS SALICINA. Wright's Early Plum. From New Zealand, Pre-
sented by H. R. Wright. Said to be a seedling of the Burbank plum which
it greatly resembles in general characteristics, At the Plant Introduc-—
tion Garden, Chico, California, the tree is medium-sized and rather
spreading in habit. The fruits are somewhat small, yellowish red, of ousasanly
and of good flavor. They promise to be satisfactory for home use in all
but the coldest sections, (Chico, Calif.)

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43180, PRUNUS SALICINA, Wright's Barly Plum. From New Zealand, Pre-
sented by H. R. Wright. A very attractive, red-skinned plum of medium
size, belonging to the Japanese group. In weight the fruits average
about an ounces the flesh is yellow and of pleasing flavor, Tree rather
inclined to be small and spreading; leaves very broad, At Chico,
California, this variety ripens in late June, Frobably hardy except in
the extreme north, (Chico, Calif.)

43182, PRUNUS SALICINA X CERASIFERA, Best's Hybrid Plum. From New
Zealand, Presented by H. R. Wright. A productive, vigorous variety,
with dark green, dense foliage, and neart-sheped, greenish yellow fruits
of medium size, Flesh yellow, juicy, and of fine flavor, Of possible

value for shipping and canning. Ripens at Chico, California, late in June.

Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (Chico, Calif.)

51652. PRUNUS SALICINA X CERASIFERA MYROBALANA, Methley Plum, From
Natal, South Africa. Presented by W. J. Newberry, Curator, Botanic
Gardens. This plum has attracted wide and favorable comment in California
and Texas, In Butte County, California, it began bearing at two years
from planting, maturing its fruits late in May. In Texas where it has
withstood severe drought and low temperatures, it matures early in May,
and is perhaps the earliest ripening plum in the country. ‘The fruits are
of good size, about fifteen to the pound, with dark greenish red skin

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and firm, dark-red flesh of the finest texture and of pleasant flavor

end are excellent for shipping. Thrives on peach stock. (Chico, Calif,)

47935. PRUNUS sp. Hybrid plum, Wilson's Early, From New Zealand. Pre-
sented by H. Re Wright. Fruits heart shaped, about 1 1/2 inches in
diameter; skin dark red with bluish bloom; flesh yellow, sweet, rather
firm, stone of medium size, clinging to flesh. Probably hardy except in
the extreme north. (Chico, Calif.)

55941, PRUNUS sp. Plum. ‘From Yunnan, China, Collected by J. I. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. A small tree found along streams on the Likiang
Plain at altitudes of 9,500 to 10,000 feet. ‘The round, lemon-yellow
fruits are about an inch in diameter, The tree is a prolific bearer and
grows on alkaline soil, It may not prove hardy in northern parts of this
COuUMbG ye QClicon Calan.

56121. PRUNUS sp, Plum, From Yunnan, China, Collected by Js ¥. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. This small tree is found growing wild along brooks
in the mountains, at an altitude of 6,000 feet. ‘The globose, yellow,
clingstone plums are little more than an inch in diameter, with firm
rather sour flesh. Introduced mainly for trial as a stock plant in the
southern half of the United States, (Chico, Calif, )

64559, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA. Guava. From Victoria, Cameroons, Africa. Pre-
sented by F. Je Evans. Said to be an exceptionally good white variety.
For trial in southern California and Florida, (Chapmen Field, Fla. )

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332e7_ PUNICA GRANATUM, Pomegranate. Var. Wore Monstruoso, Obtained
from Granada, Spain, by Dr. Walter T. Swingle One of the principal
varieties grown in the vicinity of Granaca., Spain: of the "Spanish Sweet"
type. The fruits are about 3 inches long ‘and wide; deep purplish red to

@ deep cream color, with pulp of splendid flavor. For trial in the Gulf
States and California. This has proved an excellent variety in California,
where it ripens early in November, (Chico, Calif.)

3209, PUNICA GRANATUM. Rogises Pomegranate. From Granada, Spaine
Presented by Pedro Giraud, In the neighborhood of Granada are cultivated
the finest Spanish pomegranates, and many of the early introductions of
this fruit into California in the days of the Spanish occupation were
brought from that regions From the same source comes this attractive
fruit, which is considered by many as one of the finest of pomegranates,

It is of medium size, thin-skinned, highly colored and contains pink,

sweet pulp, with soft seeds. Ripens at Chico, California, about the first
of November. For trial in the Gulf States and California, (Chico, Calif,)

99408, PYRACANTHA ANGUSTIFOLIA, Malaceae. From Yunnan, China, Cole
lected by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. © A
much-branched spiny shrub 4 to 5 feet high found in dry streain beds and
meadows around the Likiang Snow Range, at an altitude of 9,000 feet. The
leaves are small and linear, and the fruits are a rich orange-red.
Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Ma.)

40736. PYRACANTHA CRENULATA KANSUENSIS. Malaceae. From Kansu Province,
China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer, A small
shrub, with fine foliage and orange-colored berries of attractive appear—
ance, It grows on stony mountainsides in China, and is recommended for
whose he of the United States where the winters are mild, (Chico,
Cautty

63365. PYRACANTHA GIBBSII. Malaceaes From Nogent sur Vernissen, Loiret,
France, Presented by M. Le. Parde, Direcitgur de l'Arboretum National des
Barres. A fine ornamental evergreen bush, vigorous and hardy, native to
Hupeh and Szechwan, China, It becomes 12 to 14 feet high, is nearly spine-
less, and in the autum: bears large clusters of scarlet berries which
contrast adinirably with the glossy darkegreen foliage. Probably tender
morth o£ southern Ohio. (Bell, Ma.)

54991, PYRACANTHA CIBBSII YUNNANENSIS. Malaceae. Firethorn, Secured
through Vilmorin-Andrieux and Co., Paris, France. A handsome ornamental
shrub or small tree, native to the mountains of southwestern China, It
has bright-green leaves and bears in fall and winter a multitude of red
berries, ‘The variety yunnanensis differs from the typical P, crenulata
in being more vigorous, and in having mac longer spines and a less dentate
leaves. The fruits are smaller but are brighter colored and more abundant,

NGrobably hacdyras tar worth as Phidadelphia, (Chico; Calif, )

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55996,. PYRACANTHA sp. Malaceae, Pirethorn. From Yunnan, China,-
Collected by Je Fe Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A shapely ornamental
snrub lO to 15 feet high found growing along stream beds. It is
covered with bright-scarlet berries from August until winter, Probably
hardy as far north as Philadelphia. (Chico, Calif.)

5999%. PYRACANTHA sp. Malaceae, Firethorn, From Yunnan, China.
Collected by J. F, Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A dense shrub, 6 to

8 feet high, which grows in arid situations in the valleys south of
likiang. It has bright~yellow berries instead of the scarlet fruits

so common in this genus. Probably tender north of southern Ohio, (Chico,
Calif, )

64221, PYRACANTHA sp. Firethorn. Malaceae, From Ching Kang San,
Hupeh, China, Presented by Revs A. S- Cooper. ‘The firethorus are
ornamental shrubs grown chiefly for their bright-red fruits; this
Chinese species is as yet unidentified. Probably tender north of
southern Ohio, (Bell, Mad,)

62025. QUERCUS LUCOMBEANA. Oak. From Kew, England. Presented by
Dr. A. W. Hill, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, A handsome, sturdy
oak, a hybrid between Quercus suber and Q cerris. It produces fertile
acorns, from which have been raised numerous seedling forms of widely
varying characters. Introduced chiefly for specialists studying hybrid
oaks. (Bell, Md.)

62230. RHAMNUS DAVURICA., From Chinas Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer, A large, spreading shrub having rather small,
deep=green leaves and numerous small, purple or black fruits, ‘the
branches are stout and thorny, and the oblong, leathery leaves are gray-
ish green beneath, It is native to northern China and Siberia, and is
probably hardy throughout the United States. (Chico, Calif.)

61939. RHAMNUS GLOBOSA, From Chihli, China. Collected by P. H,
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, A thorny shrub which grows wild in
exposed places in northern China, which may be of value as a hedge
pient. Probabiy hardy throu ghout the United States, (Chico, tn

63366. RHAMNUS UTILIS. From Nogent-sur—Vernisson, Loiret, France,
Presented by M L. Pardé, Directeur de l'Arboretum Netional des Barres.

A hardy,-shrubby tree of ornamental appearance, with light—green,

opposite leaves. Native to central and eastern China, Yor trial through-
out the United States. (Bell, Md.)

56857. RHODODENDRON DELAVAYI. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. Fs
Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C. A shrub 5 to 6
feet high which grows at an altitude of $,000 feet, about 10 miles
north of Tengyuen. The very narrow leaves are pale brown beneath, and
the crimson flowers, which are not fragrant, are in terminal clusters,
The flowers appear in early February in Yunnan, (Bell, Md.)

62115, SALIX MATSUDANA, Willow. ‘rom Kew, England. Presented by
Dr. A, W. Hill, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, An eastern Asiatic
willow about 40 feet in height, with ascending or pendulous, greenish
branches, and narrowly lanceolate leaves 2 to 4 inches long, Observa-
tions made in northeastern China by Frank N. Meyer indicate that this
willow thrives in regions having a scanty rainfall, (Bell, Md.)

61852, SALIX sp. Willow. From China, Collected by P. H.. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer, An upright growing willow found along streams,
for trial throughout the United States, (Bell, Md.)

63378, SCHIZONOTUS AITCHISONI, Rosaceae, From Nogent sur Vernisson,
Loiret, France, Presented by M, Il. Pardé, Directeur de 1l'’Arboretum
National des Barres. An ornamental shrub, 6 to 9 feet high, native

wo Afghanistan, with stout reddish branches and compact panicles of
white flowers appearing in September, For trial in the Gulf states and
California, (Bell, Md.)

64634, SMILAX sp. From Canton, China, Collected by F. A, McClure,
Agricultural Explorer, A sturdy, glossy-leaved vine which bears, in
autumn, an abundance of brilliant red berries in dense umbels, (Chico,
Galite)

61954, SPIRAHA DASYANTHA, From China, Collected by P. H, Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer. A very free-flowering, rather dwarf shrub found
on Precious Spring or Water Mountain in Chihli, China, The underside of
the ovate leaves and the stems of the clusters of white flowers are
covered with dense grayish white tomentum, Probably hardy throug shout
the United States. (Bell, Md.)

e491, SPIRABA sp. Spirea, From Chihli, China. Collected by P, H,
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, A stout Chinese spirea several feet
high, which appears to be very free flowering, For trial as an ornamental
throughout the United States, Bell, Md.)

973544, SYRINGA AMURENSIS, Lilac, From Echo, Manchuria. Presented by
A. D. Woeikoff, Director, Experimental Warm, A hardy privet-like
Manchurian lilac which forms a bush akout 7 feet high, with dull-white
flewers in panicles produced in midsummer, For trial as an ornamental
and for the use of plant breeders. (Bell, Md, )

54697, THRYSLLIS BRASILIENSIS, Malpighiaceas, From Nice, France,
Presented by Dr. A. Robertson-Proschowsky. An ornamental Brazilian
shrub, 12 to 18 inches in height, with opposite leaves and terminal
racemes of small yeliow flowers, The plant bears a superficial resemb-
Panes to some of the small Hypericums, The syecies of Thryallis are
cultivated to some extent in Europe but are little known in America,
Yor trial in Florida and southern California, (Savannah, Ga.)

07860. VERONICA HULAEANA, Fron Mice, France, Presented by Aa Robertson
Proschowsky, One of the ee ad Zevland vercenicas, somewhat loose
and straggling in habit. and reachi tolb eme seeu.an bf Sl Sia ae
ieaves are wedge-chaned, 1 to 2 incres lone glossy green; TIlowers

smail, lavender or lilac in ean in panicles sometimes a foct in length,
In England, where it is too tender for outdoor cultivation exce pu in the
milcest-wintered regions, it is recommended as a species of remarkable
beauty and distinction, Showld be tested in the Southern States and on
phew Pacdi ile Coasy, (Ghico, sGatic, )

65649, VITEX NEGUNDO INGISA, From Ganton, Chinas, Collected by He Ay
McClure, Agricultural Explorer, 4 Chinese shrub of eracetul habit, wath
coarsely serrate foliage, and terminal spikes of pale- pilue flowerse

This variety is said to

bernmuch hardier than the typical form, Wor trial
in all but the coldest coe of the United States. (Chico, Calily)
65515, VITIS AMURENSTS. Amur grape, From Manchuria, Collected by

Pe He Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer, <A local variety. The vine is a
very strong grower; the bunches are Jarge and some of them very compact,
The deep-blue or Sec grapes are of good size but contain Large seeds
ane Very lactyle flesh, Probably hardy throughout the United States,
(Bell, Md, )

Sa VITIS COIGNETIAB, From Nogent-sur-Vernisson, Loiret, France.

Presented by Ms L. Pardé, Directeur de l!Arboretum National des Barres
A dapanese woody climber characterized bz the very large leaves which

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turn purple-red in the autumm A striking Aisi for trellises.
Probably hardy except in the extreme north, (Bell, Ma.)

20985, ZELKOVA SINICA. Uhnac Brom Kiangsu, China, Collected by
Frank N. Meyer, ese Explorer, A handsome, eim-like tree from
central ‘China, which som s becumes as mach as bO feet high, and
which appears to be mors Solent eEsistant, at Chico, Calizorntay vaom
any other deciduous tree, For trial throvgnout the United States.
(Ghicog iGakwesy) :

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PLANT INTRODUCTI

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL LIST ™

1927 - 1928

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Containing Descriptions of the More Important
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For Experimenters

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PLANT INTRODUCTIONS.
Experimenters will please read carefully this Introductory

Note before sending in their requests for plant material.

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Ys : This, the Sixteenth Annual List of Plant Introductions, contains descriptions
of many new and rare plants, not yet widely tested in this country. The available

f 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
.e@xperts engaged in plant breeding, crop acclimatization, and horticultural investi-
gations generally in the United States Department of Agriculture and the State Ex-
periment Stations. Many of then 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 Ex-
perimenters with the Office of Foreign Plant Introduction, and who have indicated a
willingness to care for material sent them.
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Accompanying this Annual List are complete Check Lists showing all seeds and
plants available for distribution at the several Plant Introduction Gardens during
the season 1927-28, and 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 F.P.I.(Foreign Plant Intro-
duction) number of each plant desired, and return the lists promptly to this Office.

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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 Office 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 prefer-
ence to those which arrive first.

ae 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 speci-
Svedsvime), 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. Tags
particularly desired that reports be sent to this Office regarding the flowering,
fruiting, hardiness, utilization and other interesting features of plants which have

{ been sent 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 F.P.I. number of each one.

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It will be necessary for experimenters to preserve and refer to the Annual
List of Plant Introductions, or to the Inventories published by the Office, for in-
formation regarding the plants. Each Inventory lists the seeds and plants imported
during a period of three months. Its object is 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
experimenters. 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 concern-
ing them. Such inquiries involve much unnecessary 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.

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ESCRIPTIVE LIST.

66672. ACACIA CYCLOPS. From Rabat, Morocco. Presented by A. Pochon, Directeur,
Jardin d'Essais de Rabat. A low, shrubby Australian acacia, used in Morocco with
great success as a hedge plant, and in South Africa as a sand binder on the seashore.
The flowers are in dense globular heads. For trial in California and‘ the Gulf
States. (Chico, Calif.)

70895. ADANSONIA DIGITATA. Bombacaceae. Baobab. From West Africa. Collected by
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. The famous baobab tree of West Africa which
at one time held the record for being the largest in diameter, 350 feet or so, and
which grows to a very old age. The large white flowers are very showy. The bark is
used in making fiber for ropes, and the white arillus around the seeds has a cream—
of-tartar taste. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

67965. ALBIZZIA FALCATA. From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Presented by the Manager, Pub—
lication Depot and Central Seed Store, Department of Agriculture. A rapid-growing
tree with large, feathery leaves, and small, globular flower heads. Because of its
thin foliage it is grown as a shade for field crops in Ceylon; it is being tested as
a cover plant at the Experiment Station, Peradeniya. For trial in California and
the Guli States. (Chico, Calif.)

72695. ANNONA CHERIMOLA, Cherimoya. From Orotava, Teneriffe, Canary Islands.
Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A large, fine-fruited variety.
For trial in Florida and southern California. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

$2374, AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. This variety originated at the Government Exper-
iment Farm, San Antonio, Texas, among a lot of plants grown from seeds obtained in
Mexico by G. Onderdonk. It is a medium-sized clingstone fruit, with golden yellow
flesh, firm, sweet, of good texture an umusually fine flavor. Promising for home
canning purposes, At Chico, California, it matures in late August; at San Antonio
Texas, about the first of September. (Chico, Calif.)

$3219. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Vainqueur Peach. From Granada, Spain. Scions imported
by W. T. Swingle, Bureau of Plant Industry. A very early ripening clingstone peach
with white or greenish skin flushed with red and weighing about 4 ounces. The pit
is pink and the soft, white, juicy flesh is of good quality for an early peach. Al-
though a clingstone, when fully ripe the flesh can ke separated from the stone.
This variety has proved hardy as far north as Massachusetts, has done well also in
the Pacific Coast States, and appears to have promise for home use and nearby mar—
kets.) (Chico, Calat.)

$5201. 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 averag-—
ing 24 inches in diameter. The pit is flattened, not marking the orange flesh,
which is very firm, of good quality and sweet, rich flavor. This peach should prove
excellent for commercial canning. Ripens at Chico late in August. (Chico, Calif.)

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56125. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Sutter Creek Peach. Grown at the Plant Introduction
Garden, Chico,Calif. A clingstone variety of large size and good quality, ripening
a little later than the well-known Elberta which it resembles. Ripens in late August
aieChacoen Calas: It is of interest to breeders and commercial growers that this
variety is said to be somewhat resistant to leaf-curl. (Chico, Calif.)

36126. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Bolivian Cling Peach. From Bolivia. Presented by Ed-
ward Ehrhorn. Fruits round, about 22 inches in diameter; skin light greenish yellow
with red markings on one cheek; flesh white, soft, juicy, of fair quality, slightly
stained around pit. Of possible value as a canning peach. Ripens at Chico, Calif.,
about the last of July. (Chico, Calif.)

38178. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Fei Peach. From Feitcheng, China. The fruits of this
clingstone variety are greenish white and large, averaging about 8 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, and also has good keep-—
ing and shipping qualities. At Chico, Calif., it has proved to be vigorous and
moderately =rolific, ripening there in late August. (Chico, Calif.)

43124. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. A 1 Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by H. R. Wright.
Fruits nearly round, about 23 inches in diameter; skin rich yellow tinged with red
at stem end, thick, tough, adhering to flesh; flesh golden yellow, firm, juicy,
mildly acid, of pleasant flavor. slightly stained near pit; pit comparatively large,
clinging to flesh. Ripens at Chico, Calif., late in July. (Chico, Calif.)

A3127. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Ideal Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by H. R.
Wright. Fruits oval, about 23 inches long; skin yellow, with red where exposed to
sun; flesh yellow, of good flavor dnd quality, slightly stained near pit; pit of
medium size, free from flesh. Matures at Chico, Calif., about the middle of July.
(Chico, Calif.)

43129. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Late Champion Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by H.
R. Wright. Fruits round, about 23 inches in diameter, flattened at the ends; skin

yellow, slightly tinged with red; flesh golden yellow, sweet, juicy, of good texture
and flavor, thick; pit small, free from flesh. A good late freestone peach, matur—
ing at Chico, Calif., about the first of October. (Chico, Calif.,)

43132. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Motion's Cling Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by

H. R. Wright. Fruits oval-rounded, about 2} inches in diameter; skin yellow, slight

red blush; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, mild subacid flavor, slightly stained at pit;
pit red. Ripens at Chico, Calif., early in September. Appears to be promising for
canning. (Chico, Calif.)

AS134. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Osprey Improved Peach. From New Zealand. Presented by
H. R. Wright. Fruits nearly spherical, about 2% inches in diamoter; skin greenish
yellow overlaid with light red on exposed side, thin, tender; flesh white, rather
soft, very juicy, subacid, of good quality, slightly stained around pit, freestone.
Ripens about the middle of August at Chico, Calif. Recommended for home use.

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40135. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Paragon Peach. From New Zealand. Plants presented by
H. R. Wright. A light-yellow clingstone peach, about 3 inches long, with juicy,
light-yellow flesh of good quality. It ripens late in July in California, and early
in September in New Jersey.. Adapted for canning. (Chico, Calif.)

43137. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Up-to-Date Peach. From New Zealand. Plants presented
by H. R. Wright. A vigorous, prolific variety which bears free—stone fruits, aver—
aging about 2% inches in.diameter,, with golden-yellow skin mottled with red. The
‘sweet, juicy,, melting flesh is 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 ship-
ping and drying. (Chico, Calif.)

43239. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. YING TSUI T'AO (Eagle's Beak 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
States too warm for our commercial varieties. (Chico, Calif.)

43568. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Tardio Encarnado Peach. From Valencia, Spain. Present—
ed by John R. Putnam, American Consul. Fruits round, about 24 inches in diameter;
skin yellow marked with splashes of red, hairy; flesh firm, yellow, of good quality,
stained red next to pit; pit very small, clinging to; flesh. Ripens at. Chico,
Calif., in early September. (Chico, Calif.)

43569. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Bresquilla Peach. From Valencia, Spain. Presented by
John R. Putnam, American Consul. Fruits round, about 2% inches in diameter; skin
lemon yellow, thick and tough; . flesh firm, juicy, golden, yellow, rather tough, not
stained at pit, with a sweet, agreeable flavor; pit pink, of medium size. Appears
to have promise as a good clingstone for canning. (Chico, Calif.)

55563. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Plants budded from a seedling grown and selected

at the Plant Introduction Garden,. Chico, Calif., from seed obtained through, John: R.

Putnan, American Consul at. Valencia, Spain. Fruits large, clingstone; about 23-
inches in diameter, yellow with a red blush; flesh golden yellow throughout and ex-

cellent flavor; pit small. .This variety promises to be of value. as a,commercial ;
canning peach. It remains firm when _cooked, retains its delicate flavor, and does

not require a heavy sirup. Zhe fruit ripens at Chico the latter part of August..
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55564. AMYGDALUS PERSICA,. Peach. Plants. budded from a selected seedling. Grown
and selected at the Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Calif., from seed. obtained
through John R. Putnam, American Consul at Valencia, Spain. Fruits round, about 23
inches in diameter;, .skin golden yellow, blushed red... Pit small.and yellow, cling—.
stone, not coloring the dark yellow flesh, which is firm and of good flavor. A..
zood shipper and may prove excellent for. canning. The variety ripens at Chico about
the middle of August. (Chico, Calif.) era

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55813. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Seedling grown at the Plant Introduction Garden,
Chico, Calif. Fruits round, yellow with red cheeks, slightly flattened at the ends
and bulging in the center; about 23 inches in diameter. Flesh yellow, very juicy,
of good quality; freestone, slightly stained by the very small pit. In flavor this
variety compares favorably with Late Crawford; it is about a. week later than El-
berta, and in texture it is better than the latter. (Chico, Calif.)

55835. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. Seedling of the Spanish variety TARDIO AMARILLO,
grown at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif. Fruits nearly spherical, about
2% inches long; skin golden yellow with reddish tinge; flesh golden yellow with
tinge of red at pit, juicy, of good texture and flavor. Matures at Chico in late
August or early September. A good canning clingstone 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, Calif. Fruits round, about 23
inches in diameter; skin orange-yellow; flesh dark lemon-yellow, firm, fairly juicy,
of good quality, clinging to pit, slightly stained by pit. Appears to have promise
as a canning variety. Ripens at Chico, Calif., in late August. (Chico, Calif.)

55885. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. A large tree found wild in the mountains of southwestern
China at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The red clingstone fruits have juicy flesh with
a cherry-like flavor. (Chico, Calif.)

55886. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. A large tree, 50 feet high, found wild in the mountains of
southwestern China at an altitude of 5,500 feet. The fruits are said to be of fair
size, yellow with a red cheek, clingstone, with yellow, very juicy flesh of good
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55887. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. . From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock
Agricultural Explorer. A large, vigorous tree found at an altitude of 8,500 feet in
southwestern China. The fruits, about 24 inches in diameter, have red and yellow
skin, and firm, white, insipid flesh. To be tested as a stock. (Chico, Calif.)

55888. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. A large tree, 40 to 50 feet high, found wild in the moun—
tains of southwestern China. The small, white, clingstone fruits have very juicy
flesh resembling that of a cherry. (Chico, Calif.)

63850. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif.
A seedling of the SHALIL peach, a variety introduced from the Kurran Valley, North-
west Provinces, India, Fruits round to oval, about 2 inches in diameter; skin light
yellow, thin, tender, separating easily from flesh; flesh golden yellow, rather
soft, juicy, not stained around pit; pit 14 inches long, sharp pointed; a free-
stone. Tree large and vigorous, satisfactory at Chico as a stock. Recommended for
drying and canning. (Chico, Calif.)

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63851. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif.
A seedling of the SHALIL peach, a variety introduced from the Kurram Valley, India,
Fruits nearly round, about 24 inches in length; skin golden yellow, tender, separ~
ating easily from flesh; flesh golden yellow, rather soft, juicy, slightly stained
around pit, freestone; pit small, sharp-pointed. Ripens at Chico in late August.
The tree is fast growing and vigorous, and the fruits are excellent for table use.
(Chico, Calif.)

63852. ‘AMYSDALUS PERSICA. Peach. From the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico,
Calif. A seedling of the SHALIL peach, a variety introduced from the Kurram Valley,
Northwest Provinces, India. Fruits roundish oval, 23 inches long; skin golden yellow,
thick; tough, adhering to flesh; flesh golden yellow, fairly juicy, firm, not stain-—
ed near pit; pit 13 inches long, sharp pointed. An attractive clingstone peach
which appears to have promise for canning. (Chico, Calif.)

§8352. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Pullar's Cling Peach. From New South Wales, Australia.
Fruits nearly spherical, about 23 inches long; skin dark rich yellow overlaid on one
side with red blush or stripings; flesh firm, dark lemon yellow or orange, somewhat
tough, medium juicy, slightly red at the pit, slightly acid, flavor good. Appears
to have the qualities of a good canning peach. (Chico, Calif.)

68553: AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Golden Queen Peach. From New South Wales, Australia.
Fruits generally spherical, about 24 inches long; skin firm, uniformly orange-yellow
with medium heavy fine tomentum; flesh firm, medium fine texture, orange-yellow,
medium juicy, mildly subacid, clinging tightly to pit, of good quality, but lacking
in special aroma, not stained at pit; pit medium size. Appears to be a good canning
peach, (Chico, Calif.) f

68354. AMYGDALUS PERSICA. Goodman's Choice Peach. From New South Wales. Fruits
nearly spherical, about 2% inches in diameter; skin yollow, overlaid in part or al-
most wholly by dark red; flesh dark lemon-yellow, firm, moderately juicy, with
little or no staining at pit, of rich, sweet flavor, clingstone. Recommended as an
excellent canning peach. Ripens at Chico, late in August. (Chico, Calif.)

34685. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Quetta Nectarine. Presented by Lieut. W. L.
Maxwell, Quetta, Baluchistan. The tree is large, handsome, and unusually hardy for
a nectarine, although 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, Calif.)

43139. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Ansenne Nectarine. From New Zealand. Plants
presented by H. R. Wright. Fruits large, nearly 24 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 and juicy, and stained by the light red pit, is of ex—
cellent quality but very soft and perishable. . The tree is prolific. At Chico,
Calif., this variety ripens late in July or early in August. (Chico, Calif.)

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43140. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Diamond Jubilee Nectarine. From New Zealand.
Plants presented by H. R. Wright. The fruits of this freestone variety are about 2
inches in diameter and are dark green with a dark-red cheek. The creamy yellow flesh
which is somewhat stained by the light-red pit, is very juicy, sweet, and of excel-
lent flavor and quality. At Chico, Calif., it ripens from late July to early August.
(Chico, Calif.)

43141. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Gold Mine Nectarine. From New Zealand.

Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A prolific freestone variety bearing fruits which
average 2+ inches in length, with red and yellow skin, and creamy white flesh of ex-
cellent flavor and high quality. The light red pit is of medium size. At Chico,
Calif.. this nectarine ripens in late July and early August, and in central New
Jersey at the same tive 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 mottled with red; the flesh is
firm, juicy, sweet, and of good texture with an oxcellent flavor. It should be a
good shipper. At Chico, Calif., it ripens in late July or early August. (Chico,
Calif.)

43143. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Muir's Seedling Nectarine. From New Zealand.
Presented by H. R. Wright. Fruits slightly elongated, about 2 inches long; skin
green splashed with dark red; flesh white, juicy, sweet, of good flavor, slightly
pink near pit; pit red, free from flesh. Ripens at Chico, Calif., in late July and
early August. (Chico, Calif.)

43144. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. New Boy Nectarine. From New Zealand. Present=
ed by H. R. Wright. A freestone nectarine of medium size, with green skin mottled
with red; the flesh is red near the pit, and of fair quality. At the Plant Intro-
duction Garden, Chico, Calif., this has proved to be a productive variety, ripening
in late July and early August. (Chico, Calif.)

43146. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Surecrop Nectarine. From New Zealand. Pre-
sented by H. R. Wright. Fruits roundish oval, about 2% inches long; skin light
greenish yellow mostly overlaid with dark red; thin, tender; flesh white, sweet,
juicy, mildly acid, slightly stained at pit; pit of medium size, pink, free from
flesh. Ripens about the middle of July at Chico, Calif. (Chico, Calif.)

65973. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy. Plants
purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatti. Fruits said to be medium-sized, white or some—
times pinkish, with white, melting, sugary, aromatic flesh. Ripens in August in
Ltalye ys (Chico, ;Calits)

65974. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy.
Plants purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatti. Fruits said to be very large, red, with
white flesh; of oexoellent quality. Ripens in July in Italy. (Chico, Calif.)

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65975. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy.
Plants: purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatti. Fruits said to be very large, yellow,
mottled with purple, pink on the exposed side, with white, fine, juicy, sweet, aro-
matic flesh and a small pit. Ripens in August, in Italy. (Chico, Calif.)

65976. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy.
Plants purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatti. Fruits said to be medium sized, waxy
white, sometimes pink, with greenish white, sweet, and especially aromatic flash.
Ripens in September in Italy. (Chico, Calif,)

65977. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy.
Plants purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatti. Fruits said to be medium=sized, yellow,
with firm, yellow, aromatic flesh, with an apricot-like flavor. Ripens in June, in
Italy. (Chico, Calif.)

65978. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy.
Plants purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatiti. Fruits said to be large, violet-carmine,
with white, sugary, acidulous flesh. Ripens in July in Italy. (Chico, Calif.)

65979. AMYGDALUS PERSICA NECTARINA. Nectarine. From Saonara, Padova, Italy.
Plants purchased from Fratelli Sgaravatti. Fruits said to be medium-sized, with
smooth, shining reddish yiolet skin, and blood red, juicy aromatic flesh, whitish
near pit. (Chico, Calif.)

61502. AMYGDALUS PERSICA X PERSICA NECTARINA. Hybrid Peach. A hybrid variety pro-
duced by J. E. Morrow by crossing the Bolivian Cling peach (No. 36126) and the Quetta
nectarine (No. 54684). Fruits nearly spherical, about 2 inches in diameter; skin
light greenish yellow, overlaid with red at stem end and side; ‘flesh white, juicy,
firm, with pleasing peach flavor, clingstone: pit comparatively large. A good
fruit for home use. (Chico, Calif.)

AO Af Of ie ARECA TRIANDRA. From Peradeniya, Ceylon. Collected by David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer. A spineless slender-stemmed graceful palm which becomes
about 25 feet tall. The pinnate leaves are 4 to & feet long, and the orange-scarlet
fruits are about the size of olives. For trial in southern Florida. (Bell, Md.}

66262. ARISTEA ECKLONI. JIridaceae. From Ceylon. Collected by David Fairchild and
P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers. An iris-like plant from South Africa which
has become naturalized in the high altitudes of Ceylon. It is about 13} feet high
and is very attractive with its numerous clusters of brilliant blue flowers. For
trial in the Gulf States and California. {Chapman Field, Fla. }

60984. ATTALEA COHUNE. From Summit, Canal Zone. Presented by Holger Johansen,
Agronomist, Plant Introduction Garden. The Cohune is a magnificent feather=leaved
palm, native to the West Indies and Central America, which reaches a height of 40
feet, with leaves about 20 feet long, produced abundantly at the top of the trunk.
The yellowish flowers are borne very freely, and the ovoid fruit, 2 te 3 inches long,
contains the seed or nut which yields an.oil of considerable value. This oil is of
high quality and finds a ready sale for cooking purposes, and is suitable for any
use to which a good sooking oil may be applied. For trial in southern Florida.
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70935. BAUHINIA RETICULATA. Caesalpiniaceae. From West Africa. Collected by David
Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A small tree found in very dry lateritic soil and
which is subjected to extremely long periods of drought. The rather small flowers
are in compound racemes not much longer than the leaves. For trial in Florida and
southern California. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

688435. BAUHINIA TOMENTOSA. St. Thomas tree. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by
Dr. W. Docters van Leeuwen, Director, Botanic Gardens. A handsome leguminous shrub
Or small tree, native to tropical Asia and Africa, with leathery, 2-lobed leaves 1
to 2 inches long, and clusters of large, showy, yellow flowers. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

70970. BAUHINIA. sp. Caesalpiniaceae. From Kiangsi, China. Collected by F. A. Mc-
Clure, Agricultural Explorer. A woody climber, 6 to 12 feet in length with tough
hooked spines by which it clings to supports. For trial in Florida and southern Cali-=
fornia. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

75832. BAUHINIA sp. Caesalpiniaceae.. From Assuansi, Gold Coast, West Africa.
Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental, small tropical
bush with yellowish-white flowers. For trial in Florida and southern California.
(Chapman Field, Fla.)

75114. BOMBAX BUONOPOZENSE. From French Guinea, West Africa. Collected by David
Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A small, tropical tree, about 25 feet high, with
a spiny trunk and large deep red flowers. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman
Field, Fla.)

67982. BROWNEA GRANDICEPS. Caesalpiniaceae. From India. Collected by David Fair-
child, Agricultural Explorer. A large, handsome Venezuelan tree, up to 40 feet in
height, with attractively mottled foliage and bright-red flowers in large. dense clus-—
ters borne at the ends of the branches. For trial in southern Florida. (Bell, Md.)

56294. BUDDLEIA FORRESTII. From China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Ex-
plorer. This attractive ornamental shrub, closely related to the butterfly 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 a dense coat of heavy white wool which
forms a pleasing contrast to the spikes of lavender-blue flowers. For trial in the
southern United States, especially in limestone soils. (Chico, Calif.)

72822. BUDDLEIA STENOSTACHYA. From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by William
Wright Smith, Regius Keeper, Royal Botanic Garden. A western Chinese shrub with
narrowly oblong leaves, 2 to 6 inches long, and long slender terminal panicles of
fragrant lavender flowers with orange eyes. Probably tender north of southern Ohio
(Chapman Field, Fla.)

66650. CAESALPINIA CORIARIA. From Ceylon. Collected by David Fairchild and P. H.
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers. A small, handsome, spreading tropical American tree
or large shrub with feathery foliage and fragrant white ‘flowers. The fruits are
rich in tannic acid which is used in the United States in the manufacture of leather.
A fullfrown tree produces about 100 pounds of pods annually, and the yellow powdery

substance in these pods contains as much as 50% of high quality tannin. For trial
in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

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69397. CAESALPINIA CORIARIA. From Haina, Dominican Republic. Presented by Dr. R
Cifferi, Director, Estacion Agronomica de Haina. (Chapman Field. Fla.)

58905. CALLICARPA RUBELLA. Verbenaceae. From Darjiling, India. Presented by
G. H. Cave, Curator, Lloyd Botanic Garden. The chief attraction of this small Chin-
ese shrub is its appearance in the fruiting stage, with its dense cymes of small
purple berries. The flat, yellowish green leaves, 4 to 5 incles long, contrast
pleasingly with the small, pink flowers. For trial in the Gulf States and
California. (Bell, Md.)

67069. CALOTHAMNUS ASPER. Myrtaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia. Presented
by Edwin Ashby. A hairy shrub, with crowded, linear, flat leaves, and short dense
clusters of flowers with crimson stamens. Native to Western Australia. For trial
in the Gulf States and California. (Chico, Calif. }

64478. CALOTHAMNUS CHRYSANTHERUS. Myrtaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia
Presented by W. L. Wheeler, Eden Hills, through Edwin Ashby. A rather small erect
shrub, native to Western Australia, with thick corky branches, and thick, terete,
sharp-pointed leaves 2 to 4 inches long. The chief beauty of the shrub lies in the
bundles of deep-—red stamens which protrude an inch or more from the yellowish flow—
ers. For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

67071. CALOTHAMNUS QUADRIFIDUS. Mrytaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia, Pre-
Sented by Edwin Ashby. An erect shrub 7 feet high, with crowded linear leaves about
an inch long, and dense spikes of flowers which are conspicuous because of the rich
crimson stamens. Native to Western Australia. For trial in the Gulf States and
California. (Chico, Calif.)

66769. CALYCOPHYLLUM CANDIDISSIMUM. Rubiaceae. From Summit, Canal Zone. Present
ed by Holger Johansen, Plant Introduction Garden. This Central American timber tree,
known commercially as the "Degame"is 40 to 65 feet high with a straight trunk free
from limbs. The wood has the strength, toughness, and resilience of hickory, and is
used for making agricultural implements, tool handles, and similar articles. For
trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

67072. CANDOLLEA CUNEIFORMIS. Candolleaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia.
Presented by Edwin Ashby. An.erect evergreen shrub about 7 feet high, with thick
wedge-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. For trial in the Gulf States and California
(Chico, Calif.)

62662. CAPPARIS SPINOSA. Caper. From Algeria. Collected by David Fairchild, Agri-
Cultural Explorer. A spineless form of the caper of commerce, presented by the Bo-
tanic Garden, University of Algiers. For trial in the southern United States.
(Chico, Calif.)

64769. CARAGANA. sp. From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricul-
tural Explorer. A hardy ornamental yeilow-flowered shrub. For trial throughout the
United States. (Bell, Md.)

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68020. CASSIA BACILLARIS. From southeastern Asia. Collected by David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer. A small leguminous tree with pinnate leaves, suitable for
street and park planting. The flowers are golden yellow and an inch or more in
diameter. For trial in Florida and southern California. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

73000. CASSIA BRASILIENSIS. From Cameroons, West Africa. Collected by David
Fairchild. A small, ornamental, tropical leguminous tree with deep green. pinnate
foliage and yellow flowers. For trial in Florida and southern California. (Chapman
Field, Fla.) :

70898. CASSIA LAEVIGATA. Smooth senna. From West Africa. Collected by David
Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A low leguminous shrub, about 3 feet high, with
pinnate foliage and yellow flowers in axillary and terminal racemes. For trial as a
cover crop in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

62266. CATALPA OVATA. From Peking, China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricultur—
al Explorer. A hardy ornamental tree, up to 20 feet high, with oval, heart-shaped
leaves 5 to 8 inches long, and fragrant yellow flowers, orange and violet spotted
within, in many-—flowered panicles. Native to China. For trial throughout the United
States. (Bell, Md.)

71142. CELASTRUS sp. Celastraceae. From northern China. Collected by P. H. Dor-
sett, Agricultural Explorer. A small, woody, pendulous or climbing ornamental plant:
fruits yellow and white. (Chico, Calif.)

66160. CHAMAEDOREA sp. Palm. From British Honduras. Collected by S.J. Record,
School of Forestry, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. A spineless palm, with
pinnate leaves, native to tropical North America. For trial in southern Florida and
possibly as a house plant in the north. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

62239. CISSUS STRIATA. From Paris, France. Obtained through David Fairchild, Agri-
cultural Explorer. A low, shrubby. evergreen vine, native to southern South America.
The leaves are small with 3 to 5 leaflets; the yellowish flowers are in rather dense
clusters. Probably tender except in the southern States. (Bell. Md.)

67165. CISTUS ALBIDUS. From Brignoles, France. Presented by Dr. R. Salgues, Di-
rector, Station Botanique de Brignoles. A low shrub about 4 feet high, with white-
hairy leaves, and rosy flowers in small clusters. “ Native to southern Europe and
northern Africa. Fortrial in the Gulf States and California. (Bell, Md.)

67350. CISTUS VILLOSUS. Rockrose. From Cambridge, England. Presented by H. G.
Carter. Cambridge Botanic Garden. An erect hairy shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, with
wrinkled, gray-green leaves, and one to three reddish purple flowers about 2 inches
wide. Native to the Mediterranean region. Probably tender north of southern Ohio.

(Chico, Calif.)

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71143. CLEMATIS BREVICAUDATA. .From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer. A vigorous climbing vine, native to China, with pinnate or
bipinnate, coarsely toothed leaves and axillary panicles of white flowers. Probably
hardy throughout the United States. (Bell Md., and Chico, Calif.)

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67026. CLEMATIS RECTA MANDSHURICA. From Paris, France. Presented by Vilmorin-—
Andrieux & Co. A tall slender herbaceous purple—leaved perennial with terminal and
axillary panicles of pure white flowers. The typical form is native to Manchuria.
Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell, Md.)

72993. COMBRETUM GRANDIFLORUM. From Gambia, West Africa. Collected by David Fair-—
child, Agricultural Explorer. An ornamental tropical climbing shrub with clusters
of showy red flowers. Native to West Africa. For trial in southern Florida. (Chap-
man Field, Fla.)

71405. CORMONEMA OVALIFOLIUM. Rhamnaceae. From the city of Guatemala, Guatemala.
Presented by Jorge Garcia Salas, Director General of Agriculture, through Paul C. Stan-—
dley. United States National Museum. A small, tropical tree, native to Guatemala,
where it is planted as an ornamental in parks and used as a shade tree for coffee.
Known as "'coxte" in Guatemala. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

62255. COTONEASTER DAMMERI. From Orleans, France. Presented by Leon Chenault,
through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A prostrate, evergreen shrub, native
to central China, with pure-white, solitary flowers, and coral-red fruits + of an
inch wide. Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (Chico, Calif.)

52677. COTONEASTER DAMMEREI RADICANS. From China. Presented by Vilmorin-Andrieux &
Co., Paris, France. A prostrate variety which differs from the tropical form in
having few-flowered clusters on long flower-stalks. For trial chiefly in the south-
ern United States and California. (Bell, Md.)

62568. COTONEASTER LACTEA. From Elstree, Herts, England. Presented by Vicary
Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens. An erect ornamental shrub from south-central Asia.
The ovai-acute leaves are up to 14 inches long. Probably tender in the extreme
North. (Bell, Md.)

56304. COTONEASTER PROSTRATA. From China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agricultura?
Explorer, An ornamental, prostrate shrub from the mountains of Yunnan, China. Iv
has small, elliptical, dark-green leaves, and small, red berries of attractive ap-—
pearance. Probably not hardy in the extreme North. (Chico, Calif.)

62572. COTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA. From China. Presented by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham

House Gardens, Herts, England. A half-evergreen shrub, sometimes 15 feet in height,
with white flowers produced in dense corymbs about 2 inches across, and bright-red
fruits, which, ripening in October, make the shrub particularly ornamental. For
trial in all but ths coldest sections of the United States. (Bell, Md.)

62206. COTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA FLOCCOSA. From Orleans. France. Presented by Leon
Chenault, through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A graceful shrub about 12
feet high, which bears dense corymbs of white flowers and roundish, light-red fruits.
Native to western China at altitudes of 7,500 to 9,800 feet. Probably hardy except
in the extreme North. (Chico, Calif.)

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62757. COTONEASTER SALICIFOLIA FLOCCOSA. From Orleans, France. Plants presented
by Leon Chenault, through David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A graceful shrub,
up to 13 feet high, which bears dense corymbs of white flowers and light-red, round—
ish fruits. Native to western China at altitudes of 7,500 to 9,800: feet. Probably
hardy except in the extreme North. (Bell, Md.)

558621. COTONEASTER sp. From Likiang, Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock,
Agricultural Explorer. A prostrate shrub growing on pure limestone rocks on the
Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of 8,000 to 10,000 feet. It As small dark-green
glossy leathery leaves, pinkish white flowers, and rich red fruits, and would make a

splendii shrub for rockeries. Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.) |

62578. COTONEASTER sp. From Elstree, Herts, England. Seeds presented by Vicary
Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens. An upright ornamental shrub from South Central Asia.
The small rounded-oval dull gray-green leaves have hairy margins. Probably tender
in the extreme North. (Bell, Md.)

62581. COTONEASTER sp. From Elstree, Herts, England. Presented by Vicary Gibbs,
Aldenham House Gardens. An upright ornamental shrub with small leathery, dull grar=
green, oval leaves with white hairy margins. Probably hardy except in the extreme
North. (Beli, Md.)

52582. COTONEASTER sp. From Elstree, Herts, England, Presented by Vicary Gibbs,
Aldenham House Gardens. An erect ornamental shrub with light-green, oval—ecuminate
hairy-—margined leaves about three-fourths of an inch long. Probably hardy except in
the extreme North. (Bell, Md.)

62983. COTONEASTER sp. From Elstree, Herts, England. Presented by Vicary Gibbs,
Aldenham House Gardens. A low spreading shrub with narrow—-oblong bright-green leaves
up to 13 inches long. Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (Bell, Md.)

64253. COTONEASTER sp. From Tsangpo Valley, Tibet. Collected by Captain F. Kingdon
Ward, and presented by Major Lionel de Rothschild, London, England. A spreading-
upright ornamental shrub with the arching branches crowded with very small leathery

_ shining green oval leaves about half an inch long. Probably hardy except in the ex-

treme North. (Bell, Kd.)

39557. CRATAEGUS LAVALLEL. Hawthorn. From California. Presented by Frank J. Hart.
A hawthorn originally from France and probably of hybrid origin. It is a small
shrubby tree about <0 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 leayes. (Chico, Calif.)

71304. CUDRANIA TRICUSPIDATA. From southern China. Collected by F. A. McCiure,
Agricultural Explorer. A slow-growing ornamental thorny bush or small tree with
glossy dark green leaves, pale beneath, and small brick-red fruits, For trial in
California and the Gulf States, especially as a hedge plant. (Chico, Calif.)

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75063. CUDRANIA sp. From Southeastern China. Collected by F. A. McClure, Agri-

cultural Explorer. A thorny ornamental shrub, about 3 feet high, which bears clus-—
ters of small golden yellow fruits. For trial in the Gulf States and California.

(Bell, Md.)

67351. CYNOGLOSSUM AMABILE. From Cambridge, England. Presented by the Director,
Cambridge Botanic Gardens. A hardy Chinese biennial which produces a large quantity
of small bright-blue flowers; suitable for mass effect. Probably hardy except in
the extreme North. (Chico, Calif.)

65584. CYTISUS PALMENSIS. Fabaceae. Tagasaste. From Santa Cruz, Palma, Canary
Islands. Purchased by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A stout leguminous

shrub, up to l2 feet high, of rather lax habit, with long, slender branches, and-

green trifoliate leaves with silky pubescent lower surfaces. The white flowers are
in axillary clusters among the branches. It is native to the Canary Islands, where
it is considered an excellent drought-resistant forage plant. For trial in the Gulf
States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

69011. CYTISUS STENOPETALUS. Broom. From the Canary Islands. Collected by David
Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome shrub or small tree, 20 feet or less
in height, with silky—hairy foliage, and elongated racemes of bright~yellow flowers.
In the Canary Islands this shrub is used for feeding goats. For trial in the south-
ernUnitedmotaves (Chico, (Calait))

66461. DEUTZIA LONGIFOLIA VEITCHII. From Edinburgh, Scotland. Presented by William
Wright Smith, Regius Keeper, Royal Botanic Garden. A shrubby plant about 3 feet
high, with roughly hairy leaves 3 inches or more in length, and bright-pink flowers
an inch across, borne in terminal corymbs. Native to western China, and considered

one of the handsomest of the deutzias, although scarcely hardy north of Washington, —

Desch, / (Bell Ma.)

71145. DEUTZIA PARVIFLORA. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricul-
tural Explorer. A hardy ornamental shrub about 6 feet high, with corymbs of white
flowers. Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell, Ma.)

64762. ELAEAGNUS PHILIPPENSIS. From the Philippine Islands. Presented by P. J.
Wester— LINGARO. An attractive climbing wild shrub. with small, pointed leaves,
Silvery beneath, and smooth, pink, oblong, edible fruits about an inch long. These
fruits have subacid or sour flesh of good flavor, and make excellent jelly. For
trial in southern California and Florida. (Bell, Md.)

68143. ELICHRYSUM STOECHAS. From Brignoles, France. Presented by R. Salgues, Sta-
tion Botanique de Brignoles. A handsome evergreen shrub about 2 feet high, with
yellow flowers. Native to the Mediterranean region. For trial in the southern
United States and California. (Bell, Md.)

724356. ERYTHRINA FUSCA. Fabaceae. From Buitenzorg, Java. Presented by Dr. W.
Docters van Leeuwen, Director, Botanic Garden. A tropical shrub 8 feet high, with
prickly bark, narrow leaflets, and brown-red flowers in terminal racemes. For trial
in Florida and southern California. (Champan Field, Fla.)

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62714. ESCALLONIA sp. Var. C. F. BALL. From Elstree, Herts, England. Presented
by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens. A beautiful pink-flowered hybrid. The
spathulate, serrate leaves are bright green. Probably tender north of southern Ohio.
(Bell, Md.)

62666. EUCALYPTUS ALGERIENSIS. From Algeria. Collected by David Fairchild, Agri-
cultural Explorer. A hybrid between EUCALYPTUS ROSTRATA and E. RUDIS which has be-
come naturalized in North Africa and now covers considerable areas of the hills
around Algeria. It differs from E. RUDIS by its smooth trunk, its small flowers
with the hemispherical operculum not beaked; and from E. ROSTRATA by its buds which
are white like those of E. RUDIS. For trial in California. (Chico, Calif.)

67817 EUCALYPTUS COCCIFERA. From Hobart, Tasmania. Presented by L. A. Evans,
Secretary of Agriculture. A handsome Tasmanian eucalypt, with leaves of two forms;
in the young trees these are opposite, sessile and oval, while in full-grown trees
they are alternate, stalked, and very narrow. The young branches are nearly pure
white. For trial in California. (Chico, Calif.)

72990. EUCALYPTUS CORYMBOSA. From northern Queensland, Australia. Presented by
J. A. Hamilton. A tall tree from the warner and damper parts of Australia, which
should make a good honey plant. The fragrant yellowish white flowers are in large
corymbs. For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

72991. EUCALYPTUS POPULIFOLIA. From northern Queensland, Australia. Presented by
J. A. Hamilton. A timber tree of compact habit, 50 to 60 feet high, native to
Australia; said to be the qest honey plant in that country. The small white flow-—
ers in panicle-like corymbs. For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chapman
Field, Fla.)

65576. EUCALYPTUS URNIGERA. From Hobart, Tasmania. Presented by L. A. Evans,
Secretary of Agriculture. A tall, shapely tree, native to the mountains of Tasmania,
and said to be one of the hardiest of the eucalypts. The pale-yellow flowers, in
clusters of three, are followed by urn-shaped capsules. For trial in California.
(Chico, Calif.)

70785. EUGENIA GRANDIS. Myrtaceae. From the Straits Settlements. Collected by
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome street tree with a dense crown,
a straight trunk and glossy green foliage. For trial in Florida and southern Cali-
fornia. (Bell, Md.)

73064. EUGENIA sp. From Kiangsu, China. Collected by F. A. McClure, Agricultural
Explorer. A low compact shrub with dense foliage and black fruits the size of peas.
For trial in Fiorida and southern California. (Bell, Md.)

62718, EUONYMUS JAPONICUS. Var, MICROPHYLLUS. From Elstree, Herts, England.
Plants presented by Vicary Gibbs, Aldenham House Gardens. A tiny—leaved, very dis=
tinct dwarf variety of the well-known Japanese evergreen shrub. Probably tender
north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.)

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33499. EVONYMUS LATIFOLIUS ALBUS MARGINATUS. From Enfield, Middlesex, England.
Purchased from Amos Perry. The leaves are large, evergreen, wonderfully bright; as
@ small shrub, invaluable. Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (Chico,
Calif.)

23027. BUONYMUS PATENS. From China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural
Explorer. A semi-evergreen spreading shrub, up to 10 feet high, with bright-green
elliptic leaves, and late-ripening orange fruits with partly exposed pink seeds.
Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (Chico, Calif.)

63408. EVONYMUS sp. From Algeria. Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural
Explorer. An extremely dwarf species used like box, as a border for flower beds.
For trial in the southern United States and California. (Bell, Md.)

65491. BUONYMUS sp. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural
Explorer. An attractive small-leaved hardy shrub with pendulous pink fruits which,
when ripe, expose the pink or red seeds. Probably hardy throughout the United
States. (Bell, Md.)

70976. FICUS REPENS. Moraceae. Kiangsi, China. Collected by F. A. McClure, Agri-
cultural Explorer, An ornamental ivy-like creeper which produces small leaves in
young plants and larger leaves when older. For trial in the Gulf States and Cali-
fornia. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

65866. FRAXINUS sp, Ash. From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer. A hardy tree from northeastern China, with dull-green, con-~
pound leaves up to 5 inches long. (Bell, Md.)

64925. GENISTA MONOSPERMA. Bridal—vyeil Broom, From the Mediterranean region.
Collected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome shrub with drooping,
Silvery branchlets, and white flowers borne profusely in early spring. Used as a
sand binder in Morocco. For trial in the Gulf Coast States and California. (Savan—
nah, Ga., and Chapman Field, Fla.)

65867. GLEDITSIA HETEROPHYLLA. From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer. A large hardy tree with a spiny trunk, bipinnmate leaves and
small greenish flowers. (Bell, Md.)

60341. HALIMODENDRON HALODENDRON. Fabaceae. Salt tree. From Omsk,. Siberia. Pre=-
sented by Prof. K. Murashinsky. A spreading ornamental shrub up to 6 feet high with
Slender branches and small bluish green compound leaves. In early summer it is
covered with numerous pale-violet flowers. Because of its extreme hardiness and
ability to withstand drought it is recommended for trial in cold, semiarid parts of
the United States. (Chico, Calif.)

73604. HALIMODENDRON HALODENDRON. From Tashkent, Turkestan. Presented by Hilaria
Rajkova, Botanic Garden.

24638. ILEX CORNUTA. Holly. From northern Clina. Presented by Rev. J. M. W.
Farnham. This holly has spiny, dark-green, 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.)

65842. IXORA CHINENSIS. Rubiaceae. From Kwantung, China. Collected by F. A. Mc-
Clure, Agricultural Explorer. A small ornamental bush with abundant, large, dense.
terminal umbels of attractive flame-colored flowers up to 5 inches wide. These
flower clusters are said to exceed almost by half those of the commonly cultivated.
Ixora. The leaves are large, shiny, and pale,green. For trial in the Gulf States
and California. (Bell, Md.)

66293.- JASMINUM HETEROPHYLLUM. From Elstree, Herts, England. Presented by Edwin.
Beckett, Superintendent, Aldenham House Gardens. A strong-growing bushy Chinese
jasmine which bears an abundance of golden-yellow flowers. Probably tender north of
southern Ohio. (Bell, Md.) ;

65020. JUNIPERUS PHOENICEA. Juniper. From the Balearic Islands. Collected by
David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A small tree of pyramidal habit which grows
in dry stony soil in the Mediterranean countries. Recommended for trial in the
Southwest. (Chico, Calif.)

67073. KUNZEA RECURVA. Myrtaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia. Presented by
Edwin Ashby. A tall rigid shrub with rather narrow leaves and dense, globular flow-—
erheads. Native to Western Australia. For trial in the Gulf States and California.
(Chico, Calif.)

66224. LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA. Crape-myrtle. From Peradeniya, Ceylon, India. Col-
lected by David Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers. A handsome
subtropical tree. up to 50 feet high with rosy purple flowers 2 to 5 inches across.
in large panicles. For trial in Florida and southern California. (Chapman Field,

Fla.)

58613. LIGUSTRUM DELAVAYANUM. Privet. From England. Presented by Vicary Gibbs,
Herts. A hardy 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 orna-
mental. Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (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 bowlders on the Likiang Snow Range at altitudes of 10,000 feet.
For trial in the southern United States. (Chico, Calif.)

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38807. LIGUSTRUM QUIHOUI. Privet. From Shensi, China. Collected by Frank N.
Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A spreading shrub, up to 6 feet high, with leathery
deep green oblong leaves 1 to2 inches long, and blue-black fruits about j-inch in di-~
ameter. At Gainesville, Fla., this has proved resistant to nematode infestation,
and should be tried as a stock for other privets in the southern United States.

(Beil, Md.)

56318. LIGUSTRUM sp. Privet. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, Agri-
cultural Explorer. This privet, from water—courses on the Likiang Snow Range at
altitudes of 8,500 feet, reaches the size of a small tree. Its small, fragrant,
cream-colored flowers are borne in large, compound clusters. It should be tested in
the southern half of the United States. (Chico, Calif.)

56824. LIGUSTRUM sp. Privet. From China. Collected by J F. Rock Agricultural
Explorer. An ornamental shrub which grows among lava bowlders in southwestern China,
at 6,000 feet altitude. The cream-colored flowers are in large, pyramidal clusters.
It is not likely to prove hardy in the colder parts of the United States. (Savannah,
Ga., and Bell, Md.)

63836. LONICERA sp. From Tsangpo Valley, Tibet. Collected by F. Kingdon Ward.

and presented by Major Lionel de Rothschild, London; England. A bush or small tree,
about 15 feet high, with pale—yellow flowers and scarlet—orange berries. The fol-
iage is pale sea-green, almost glaucous. Probably hardy throughout the United

States. (Chico, Calif.) :

66774. LOPEZIA BICOLOR. From Rabat, Morocco. Presened by A. Pochon, Directeur,
Jardin d'Essais de Rabat. An ornamental subtropical climbing plant with small pink
flowers which make it a peculiarly delicate plant for walls and rockwork. Native to
‘Mexico. For trial in Florida and California. (Chico, Calif.)

G5939. MAACKIA AMURENSIS. Fabaceae. From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H.
Dorsett, Agricultural Explorer. A small hardy ornamental tree, native to northeast-—
ern Asia, with orange-brown bark, dull-green compound leaves, ard short erect clus—
ters of small yellowish white flowers. Probably hardy throughout the United States.
(Bell, Md.)

64943. MANDEVILLA SUAVEOLENS. Apocynaceao. From the Mediterranean region. Col-
lected by David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome, fragrant, white-
flowered tropical American climber suitable for growing on high trellises and pergo-—
las. The flowers are 2 inches long and resemble those of the jasmine. For trial in
Florida and southern California. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

67082. MELALEUCA RADULA. Myrtaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia. Presented
by Edwin Ashby. A tall bushy shrub, with opposite linear concave leaves up to 2
inches long, and rather large pink or white flowers in pairs at the bases of the
branchlets. Native to Western Australia. For trial in the Gulf States and Cali-
fornia. Chico, Calif.)

67084. MELALEUCA UNCINATA. Myrtaceae. From Blackwood, South Australia. Presented
by Edwin Ashby. A tall, somewhat hairy Australian shrub with linear-subulate leaves
an inch or two long, and numerous small flowers in very dense terminal heads. For
trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

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67085. MELALEUCA VIOLACEA. From Blackwood, South Australia. Presented by Edwin

Ashby. <A low, spreading shrub, with the flowering branches often corky, and oval-—
heart-shaped leaves. The purple-red flowers are either in terminal globular heads
or in small axillary clusters. Native to Western Australia. For trial in the Gulf
States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

67086. MELALEUCA WEBSTERI. From Blackwood, South Australia. Presented by Edwin
Ashby. An Australian shrub with opposite, narrowly oblong thick leaves abcut one—
third of an inch long, and roundish heads of small white flowers. For trial in the
Gulf States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

27048. MORUS ALBA. Mulberry. Variety FASTIGIATA. From Orleans, France. Presented by’

Leon Chenault. A variety with a narrow pyramidal habit, reported to bear large crops
of good quality berries. Probably not hardy north of southern Ohio. (Chico, Calif.)

60324. MORUS KAGAYAMAE. Mulberry. From Algiers, Algeria. Presented by Dr. L.
Trabut. A handsome Japanse mulberry which thrives in Algeria and whose leaves are
readily eaten by silkworms. For trial in southern California. (Chico, Calif.)

30330. MORUS NIGRA. Black Mulberry. From Khotan, Sinkiang, China. Collected by
Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. The berries are large, dark violet—black,
and have a fresh, subacid taste. They rippen from early August until the end of
September. Recommended as a home fruit in desert regions under irrigations. (Chico.
Calif.)

66228. MUSSAENDA LUTEOLA. Rubiaceae. From Peradeniya, Ceylon, India. Collected
by David Fairchild and P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers. A dwarf shrub with
small, yellow flowers and large, white bract-like sepals which are very showy. It
resembles slightly the northern dogwood. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman,
Field, Fla.)

662293. ONCOBA SPINOSA From Peradeniya, Ceyon, India. Collected by David Fair=
child and P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers. A relative of ONCOBA ECHINATA with
seeds which contain chaulmoogric acid. This species, native to Arabia, forms a
small, bushy tree bearing large, scented, white flowers, and fruits the size of small
apples which are reported to be edible. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman
Field, fla.)

67724. PASSIFLORA FOETIDA. From the Dutch Bast Indies. Collected by David Fair—
child and P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural Explorers. A passion fruit with smali purple
flowers, and delicately flavored, yellow fruits, half to three fourth of an inch in
diameter. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

67647, PAYENA sp, Sapotaceae, From Java. Collected by David Fairchild, Agricul-
tural Explorer. An ornamental tropical tree which is especially attractive when
loaded with bright orange-red fruits the size of a robin's egg. For trial in Florida
and southern California. (Bell, Md.)

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66396. PHILADELPHUS SCHRENKII. From Kirin, Manchuria. Presented by A. D. Woeikoff.
An upright shrub, closely related to the common mock-orange (P. CORONARIUS); the
leaves are large and thin, and the odorless flowers are somewhat smaller than those
of P. CORONARIUS. Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell, Md.)

58646. POPULUS GENEROSA. From Dublin, Ireland. Cuttings presented by Dr. Augus-—
tine Henry, College of Science for Ireland. This hybrid poplar is, according to its
originator, Augustine Henry, intermediate in character between its parents (POPULUS
ANAGULATA and P. TRICHOCARPA. ) The leaves are coarsely serrate and pale gray be-
neath. The tree is a rapid grower and unusually vigorous. For trial throughout the
United States. (Bell, Md.)

62111. POPULUS GENEROSA. Poplar. From Kow, England. Presented by Dr. W. A. Hill.
Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. (Bell, Md.)

51877. POPULUS MAXIMOWICZII. Poplar. Presented by John Dunbar, Assistant Superin-—
tendent, Department of Parks. Rochester, N. Y. A very fast-growing and stately tree
native to China. It will succeed in the coldest portions of the United States on
‘the poorest and driest soils. At all, times it makes phenomenally rapid growth. Its
leaves, which are handsomely crinkled like those of ROSA RUGOSA, appear very early
in the spring and remain longer in the autumn than those of almost any other decidu-
ous plant. The tree is not attacked by borers or leaf-eating insects; it is highly
recommended as a shade tree and windbreak generally, especially for the northwest
plains country. (Bell, Ma.)

58484, POPULUS SUAVEOLENS PRZEWALSKII. From Echo, Kirin Province Manchuria. Pre-
sented by A D, Woeikoff, Director, Experimental Farm. For hot, dry climates this
poplar is said to be especially valuable; While it is comparatively slow growing,
eventually it becomes a large tree, and also has distinct merit as an ornamental.
The rather small, oval leaves are conspicuously whitened beneath. Probably hardy
throughout the United States. (Bell, Md.)

64879.

65189. PRINSEPIA SINENSIS. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricul-
tural Explorer. An ornamental deciduous shrub of spreading habit, about 6 feet high,
with short, stiff spines in the axils of the oblong—-lanceolate leaves. The bright-
yellow flowers are over half an inch across, and the red, juicy, edible fruits, which
ripen in August, are a little over half an inch long. Probably hardy throughout the
United States. (Chico, Calif., Bell, Md., and Savannah, Ga.)

38282. PRUNUS ANSU. Apricot Plum. From Shantung, China. Collected by Frank N.
Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. Fruits nearly spherical, about 13 inches in diameter;
skin medium thick and firm, lemon yellow overlaid more or less with dark red; flesh
firm, medium juicy, orange, scarcely acid, of very good quality, apricot—-like flavor,
clingstone. A good shipper and an excellent fruit. Ripens at Chico, Calif., in
late June. ~ (Chico, Calif.)

20067. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot. From Antung, Manchuria. Collected by Frank N.
Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. This is reported to be a large reddish apricot with
firm flesh. (Chico, Calif.)

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20072. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. From Manchuria. Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultur=
al Explorer. A handsome apricot, which at Chico, California, has ripened earlier
than Blenheim and has shown unusual promise. The fruits are bright yellow, with a

red cheek, freestone, with very firm flesh of excellent quality. For trial in the

Pacific Coast States. (Chico, Calif.)

38281. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Apricot. From Shantung, China. Collected by Frank N.
Weyer. Fruits somewhat cordate, about 13 inches long; skin tender, thin, light

lemon yellow overlaid on one side with light pink; flesh soft, light yellow, of
fair quality, free from pit. Ripens at Chico, Calif., about the middle of May.
(Chico, Calif.)

68355. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Trevatt Apricot. From New South Wales, Australia. Trees
S to 14 feet high, yielding well. Fruits almost round, about 2 inches in diameter;
skin smooth, yellow, flesh apricot yellow, rather soft, sweet, of fair quality; pit
large, loose in cavity. Ripens at Chico, Calif., in June. (Chico, Calif.)

69170. PSIDIUM GUAJAVA. Guava. From Holguin, Cuba. Presented by Thomas R. Towns.
A Trinidad variety, grown in Cuba, which produces fruits said to weigh as much as 10
ounces. These have a pale yellow surface and strawberry-red flesh, with few seeds
and relatively large proportions of firm flesh of a very agreeable sweet taste. For
trial in Florida and southern California. (Bell, Md.)

70778. PTYCHOSPERMA sp. Palm. From Ceylon. Collected by David Fairchild, Agri-
cultural Explorer. A fan palm, not over 20 or 25 feet high, with clusters of grace-
ful slender stems. For trial in southern Florida.e (Bell, Md.)

13298. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Of unknown origin. This beautiful, large,
red—mottled fruit Was medium-sized, vivid red pulp of a sharp and vinous flavor.
The skin is thick but inclined to split. Ripens at Chico, California, late in Octo-
ber or early in November. For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chico,
Calif.)

33227. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Var. Negro Monstruoso. Obtained from Granada,
Spain, by W. T. Swingle. One of the principal varieties grown in the vicinity of
Granada, Spain; of the "Spanish Sweet" type. The fruits are about 3 inches long
and wide, deep purplish red to a deep cream color, with pulp of splendid flavor.
For trial in the Gulf States and California. This has proved an excellent variety in
California, where it ripens early in November. (Chico, Calif.)

33229. PUNICA GRANATUM. Rogises Pomegranate. From Granada, Spain, Presented by
Pedro Giraud. In the neighborhood of Granada are cultivated the finest Spanish
pomegranates, and many of the early introductions of this fruit into California in
the days of the Spanish occupation were brought from that regions. From the same
source comes this attractive fruit, which is considered by many as one of the finest
of pomegranates. It is of medium size, thin-skinned, highly colored and contains
pink, sweet pulp, with soft seeds. Ripens at Chico, California, about the first of
November. For trial in the Gulf States and California, (Chico, Calif.)

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55997. PYRACANTHA CRENULATA. Malaceae. Firethorn. From Yunnan, China. Collected
by J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A dense shrub, 6 to 8 feet high, which grows
in arid situations in the valleys south of Likiang. It has bright~yellow berries
instead of the scarlet fruits so common in this genus. Probably tender north of
southern Ohio. (Chico, Calif.)

40736. PYRACANTHA CRENULATA KANSUENSIS. Malaceae. From Kansu Provinos, China.
Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A small shrub, with fine foliage
and orange-colored berries of attractive appearance. It grows on stony mountain-
sides in China, and is recommended for trial everywhere in the United States but the
extreme North. (Chico, Calif.) ae Me
54991. PYRACANTHA GIBBSII YUNNANENSIS. Malaceae. Firethorn. Secured through
Vilmorin-Andrieux and Co., Paris, France. A handsome ornamental shrub or small tree,
native to the mountains of southwestern China. It has bright-green leaves and bears
in fall and winter a multitude of red berries. The variety YUNNANENSIS differs from
the typical P. CRENULATA in being more vigorous, and in having much longer spines
and less dentate leaves. The fruits are smaller but are brighter colored and more
abundant. Probably hardy as far north as Philadelphia. (Chico, Calif.)

55996. PYRACANTHA sp. Malaceae. Firethorn. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J.
F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A shapely ornamental shrub 10 to 15 feet high found
growing along stream beds. It is covered with bright-scarlet berries from August
until winter. Probably hardy as far north as Philadelphia. (Chico, Calif.)

62025. QUERCUS LUCOMBEANA. Oak. From Kew, England. presented by Dr. A. W. Hill,
Director, Royal Botanic Gardens. A handsome, sturdy oak, a hybrid between QUERCUS
SUBER and Q. CERRIS. It produces fertile acorns, from which have been raised numer=
ous seedling forms of widely varying characters. Introduced chiefly for specialists
studying hybrid oaks. (Bell, Md.)

68991 .

68992. QUERCUS SIONGOLICA. Oak. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agri-
cultural Explorer. A tall hardy oak, up to 100 feet high, with coarsely toothed
leaves, dark green above and paler beneath, 4 to 8 inches long. Native to north-—
eastern Asia. (Bell, Md.)

61881. QUERCUS sp. Oak. From Chihli Province, China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer. An attractive oak with leaves up to 6 inches long and 3 in-
ches wide, with shallow rounded lobes. Probably hardy throughout the United States.
(Bell, Md.)

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65943. RHAMNUS DAVURICA. From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett,
Agricultural Explorer A shrub or small tree, up to 30 feet in height, with more or
less arching branches which are often thornless. The oblong, or oval leaves are
slender=pointed and finely toothed. The black fruits, in dense clusters, are about
one-fourth of an inch in diameter. Native to northeastern China and Siberia. Prob-
ably hardy throughout tue United States. (Bell, Md., and Chico, Calif.)

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65503. RHODODENDRON DAURICUM. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agra-
cultural Explorer. A hardy upright much-branched shrub, up to 10 feet high, with

deciduous or partially evergreen oval-oblong leaves, and rose-colored flowers, an~

inch across, in few-flowered terminal clusters. - Probably hardy throughout the United
States. (Bell, Md.)

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56828. RHIDODENDRON sp. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock. Agricultural
Explorer. A handsome compact shrub 6 to 8 feet high which grows in forests at an
altitude of 6,500 feet. The uniformly green leaves are quite narrow, and the flowers
are said to be white. Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Beil, Md.)

17737. SALIX MATSUDANA UMBRACULIFERA. Willow. From China. Collected by or. eM
Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A handsome hardy Chiness willow with a dense, flatten-
ec-.lobular crown. The branches are long, slender, and tinged with red toward the
tips. Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell, Md.)

67503. SAPINDUS RARAK. Soapberry. From Java. Collected by David Fairchild. a4
tropical tree which grows at an altitude of about 5,000 feet. The large sticky semi-
transparent fruits. of a waxy texture, contain much saponin, and are used by the
Javanese for washing clothes. For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.}

62673. SCHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS. Brazilian Peppertree. From Algeria. Collected
by David Fairchiid, Agricultural Explorer. An Algerian form of the Brazilian pepper-—
tree which becomes a large handsome tree. It bears large erect clusters of coral-
red berries. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

61444. SPHAEROPHYSA SALSULA. Fabaceae. From Omsk, Russia. Presented by Prof. K.
Murashinsky, Siberian Agricultural Academy. A hardy herbaceous perennial, native to
Turkestan, with erect stems and racemes of purplish flowers. (Bell, Md.)

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65550. SPIRAEA sp. Spirea. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricul-
tural Explorer. A hardy upright ornamental shrub with small, three-lobed leaves
less than half an-inch wide. Probably hardy throughout the United States. (Bell,
Md.)

70922. STERCULIA TRAGACANTHA. From West Africa. Collected by David Fairchild,
Agricultural Explorer, An ornamental tropical tree 40 to 50 feet high, with attrac—
tive leathery leaves and clusters of brilliant scarlet fruits containing smooth
black seeds, For trial in southern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

56331.

58831. STRANVAESIA DAVIDIANA. From Yunnan, China Collected by J. F. Rock, Colla-
borator of the Bureau of Plant Industry. A small tree, 10 feet in height, growing
in a forest on the Likiang Snow Range at 11,000 feet altitude. The oblong, glossy
leaves have red midribs and petioles. The flowers are white and the rich crimson
fruits are in large corymbs. Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (Bell,

Md.)

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66259, SYRINGA DILATATA, From Keijyo, Chosen, Japan. Presented by Dr, M, Tozawa,
Director, Forest Experiment Station. A hardy compact shrub about 12 feet high, with
heart-shaped, bright-green leaves, and dense panicles of pale-lilac flowers: Native
to Chosen. Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (5Bell, Md.)

73287. TRIPLARIS AMERICANA. Polygonaceae, From Salvador. Obtained through P. C.
Standley, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. A large tropical timber tree
with curious 3-angled woody fruits; native to Central America. For trial in south-
ern Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

62919. TRIUMFETTA SEMITRILOBA.. From the Belgian Congo. Presented by V. Goossens,
Director, Botanic Garden. An ornamental bushy tropical perennial, widely distribut-
ed through the Tropics, with long leafy racemes of bright-yellow flowers. For trial
in southern California and Florida, (Chico, Calif.)

34063. ULMUS PUMILA ARBOREA. Elm. From Fallon, Nevada. Presented by F. B. Headley,
Superintendent, Truckee-Carson Experiment Farm. An elm raised from seeds originally
sent from Turkestan, Russia. According to Mr. Headley, this is a rapid grower and
the wood is harder and of better quality than that of the American elm. The tree is
also better as a windbreak than the American species. For trial throughout the
United States. (Chico, Calif.)

07860. VERONICA HULKEANA. From Nice, France. Presented by Dr. A. Robertson
Proschowsky. One of the shrubby New Zealand veronicas, somewhat loose and straggling
in habit, and reaching to 5 or 6 feet in height. The leaves are wedge-shaped, 1 to
2 inches long, glossy green; flowers small, lavender or lilac in color, in panicles
sometimes a foot in length. In England, where it is too tender for outdoor cultiva-
tion except in the mildest-wintered regions, it is recommended as a species of re=
markable beauty and distinction. Should be tested in the southern United States and
on the Pacific Coast. (Chico, Calif.)

63649. ViTEX NEGUNDQ INCISA. From Canton, China. Collected by F. A. McClure,
Agricultural Explorer. A Chinese shrub of graceful habit, with coarsely serrate
foliage, and terminal spikes of pale-blue flowers. This variety is said to be much
hardier than the typical form. For trial in all but the coldest parts of the United
States, (Chico, Calif.)

65960. VITIS AMURENSIS. From Harbin, Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agri-
cultural Explorer, <A strong-growing deciduous vine somewhat similar in habit to
VITIS VINIFERA. It is worth growing as an ornamental for its vigorous habit, and
for the fine crimson and purple autumn hues of its foliage. Native to Chosen and
northeastern China. Probably hardy throughout the United States, (Bell dk)

653588, VITIS COIGNETIAE,. From Nogent-sur-Vernisson, Loiret, France. Presented by
M. L. Parde, Directeur de 1l'Arboretur National des Barres. A Japanese woody climber
characterized by the very large leaves which turn purple-red in the autumn. A
striking plant for trellises. Probably hardy except in the extreme North. (Bell,
Md. )

22985. ZELKOVA SINICA. Ulmaceae. From Kiangsu, China.

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A hardy tree up to 30 feet in height, resembling the

Chinese elm (ULMUS PUMILA). The glossy, dark-green, oval—oblong leaves are 1 to 2
inches long, and the bark is light gray. For trial as a shade tree except in the

extreme North. (Chico, Calif.)

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