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55253 to 55366— Continued. 



55339. Trimula sinopurpurea Balf. f. 



"(No. 41S1.)" 



This is one of the most striking primroses of the niralU gmup. 

 It is native to Yunnan, China, and is a sti>ut herljaceons plant 

 usually about 4 inches hiiili. The narrow leaves arc lliitily papery, 

 with yellow mealy lower surfaces, and the stout scapes hnir deep- 

 violet flowers. (Adapted from Vurtin's Botanical Mainizim, ;//. 

 8777.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48379. 



55340. Piusiur.A vincifloua Franch. 



"(No. 4172.)"' 



A x'ather tall Chinese primrose, sometimes over a foot in lieii;lit. 

 with beautiful llowei's of a deep indigo-purple shade; the calyx tube 

 is yellowish at the liase. In its native home it arrows In masses of 

 20 to oO plants in one clump. (Adapted from ll(inlencrn' Chinnirli:, 

 3d ser., vol. 46, p. SU-) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48381. 



55341. PRiistuLA sp. 



"(No. 3920.) Flowers pinkish crimson with a yellow eye." 



55342. Primula sp. 



"(No. 3951.) Orange-colored flowers." 



55343 and 55344. Primula sp. 



"(No. 5000 J.) A plant growing at 8,000 feet altitude, with 

 purplish crimson flowers." 



55345. Primula sp. 55348. Primula sp. 

 "(No. 4445.)" "(No. 4181.)" 



55346. Primula sp. 55349. Primula sp. 

 "(No. 422.5.)" "(No. 4174.)" 



55347. Primula sp. 55350. Primula sp. 

 "(No. 427.5.)" "(No. 4081.)" 



55351. Primula sp. s 



"A plant 8 to 10 inches high, growing at 9,000 to 10.000 feei 

 altitude." 



55352. Pykola sp. Pyrolacese. 



"(No. 4262.) Cream-colored flowers." 



55353. Rheum sp. Polygonacese. 

 "(No. 3794.)" 



55354 to 55359. Rhododendron spp. Ericaceae. 



55354. Rhododendron sp. 



55355. Rhododendron sp. 



"(No. 4160.) A snowy white, dwarf alpine plant." 



55356. Rhododendron sp. 



"(No. 4170.) Bell-shaped, lemon flowers." 



55357. Rhododendron sp. 



"(No. 4177.) A plant 6 to 8 feet in height ; flowers pink with dark 

 spots." 



