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26613 to 26618— Continued. 



Cuttings of the following: 



26613. Populus balsamifera suaveolexs (Fisch.) Wesm. Poplar. 



"(No. 364, December 17, 1909.) A pyramidal form of poplar of rather slow- 

 growth and of neat habits. Introduced originally from Turkestan; proves to 

 be hardy in St. Petersburg. Recommended very much for small gardens in 

 uncongenial climates." 



26614. X Populus berolixexsis Koch. Poplar. 



"(No. 365, December 17, 1909.) Variety Rossica. This poplar is a form of 

 the ordinary so-called Berlin poplar, but is proving to be much hardier than 

 the type. It is, therefore, widely planted in and around St. Petersburg as a 

 shade tree, mostly seen stiffly clipped, but when left alone grows into a rather 

 tall tree of open, airy habits. Recommended for cold and uncongenial cli- 

 mates." (Meyer.) 



26615. Salix vimixalis splexdexs soxgarica Anderss. Willow. 

 "(No. 366, December 17, 1909.) A very hardy willow, of tall, bushy growth. 



Introduced from the Altai Mountains, central Asia. Is proving to be of much 

 stronger and healthier growth in St. Petersburg than the European forms of 

 Salix viminalis. Recommended for cold and uncongenial climates." (Meyer.) 



26616. Salix vimixalis pallida (Hort.). Willow. 



"(No. 367, December 17, 1909.) A very strong-growing willow, introduced 

 from Siberia, proving to be very much hardier and of more healthy growth in 

 St. Petersburg than the ordinary forms of S. viminalis, therefore recommended 

 for cold and uncongenial climates." (Meyer.) 



26617. Ribes petraeum Wulf. Currant. 



"(No. 368, December 17, 1909.) A large-fruited, very hardy species of red 

 currant from the Altai Mountains, Turkestan, proving to be of much thriftier 

 growth in St. Petersburg than the common red currants. May be valuable in 

 breeding and in improving the red currant and extending its culture further 

 northward in the United States." (Meyer.) 



26618. Rosa gallica X ? 



"(No. 369, December 17, 1909.) A semidouble form, having rose-red flowers, 

 and being extremely floriferous. Perfectly hardy in the severe climate of 

 St. Petersburg, and proves there to be one of the most satisfactory garden 

 roses. Recommended as an ornamental garden shrub of small dimensions in 

 the upper Mississippi Valley States." (Meyer.) 



26619 and 26620. Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Roselle. 



From Miami, Fla. Grown at the Subtropical Garden. Received January 29, 

 1910. 



Seeds of the following: 



26619. "The seed from which this number was grown was presented to the 

 Department by Mr. E. N. Reasoner in 1909, he having obtained same from 

 the West Indies. 



"This variety is distinguished by its green leaves and stems, and less 

 robust growth than the ordinary roselle. The calyxes are small and whitish 

 in color. Mr. A. S. Archer, Antigua, British West Indies, says that in the 

 West Indies the calyxes of this variety are not used for jelly and jam on 

 account of the lack of color. It is. however, used in making a wine which is 

 prepared as follows: The fruit is picked when fully ripe and the seed pods 

 removed,, after which the calyxes are washed in cold water and put into a 



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