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53627 to 53753— Continued. 



53745. ViBUHNUsi dh^atatum Thunb. 



This profusely flowering shrub, 6 to 10 feet high, is native to Japan 

 and China and produces pure-white flowers in cymes 3 to r» inches 

 across, not only at the top of the branch but from short twigs down 

 the sides also. The bright-red fruits are one-third of an inch long. 

 (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, 

 vol. 2, p. 6Jf7.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45974. 



53746. Viburnum hupeiiense Rehder. 



A species allied to Viburnum tvi-ightii, native to central Cliina and 

 hardy at the Arnold Arboretum. The leaves are densely pubescent 

 beneath, and the fruits are dark red. (Adapted from Bailey, Stand- 

 ard Cyclopedia, vol. 6, p. SJf63.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44404. 



53747. Viburnum ichangense (Hemsl.) Rehder. 



A white-flowered, red-fruited shrub with yellowish green leaves ; 

 native to China. (Adapted from Sargent, Trees and Shrubs, vol. 2^ 

 pt. 2, p. 105.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43733. 



53748. Viburnum lobophyllum Graebn. 



A shrub which belongs to the group of red-fruited Asiatic species 

 containing Viburnum wrightii, V. betulifolium, V. dilatatum, etc. 

 The white-flowered corymbs are 2 to 4 inches vpide ; and the bright- 

 red, roimdish fruits are one-third of an inch long. (Adapted from 

 Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 652.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42198. 



53749. Viburnum ovATiroLiuM Rehder. 



A species native to thickets of western Hupeh, China, at altitudes 

 of 4,000 to 7,000 feet, with bright-red ovoid fruits. (Adapted from 

 Sargent, Plantae Wilsonianae, vol. 1, p. 113.) 



53750. Viburnum khytidophyllum Hemsl. 



One of the most distinct and striking of the newer Chinese 

 shrubs ; it is an evergreen 10 feet high, and its flower clusters, 4 

 to 8 inches across, are formed and partially developed in autumn. 

 The beauty of the shrub lies in its bold, wrinkled, shining leaves 

 and red fruits \\'hich later become shining black. (Adapted from 

 Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 655.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42199. 



53751. Viburnum thetfeeum Rehder. 



A white-flowered, red-fruited shrub up to 12 feet high, native to 

 central and western China, and allied to Viburnum phlebotrichum. 

 The specific name refers to the use of the leaves by the monks of 

 Mount Omei as a kind of tea. (Adapted from Bean. Trees and 

 Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 657.) 



53752. Viburnum veitchii C. H. Wright. 



One of the most ornamental of the Lantana group, about 5 feet 

 high, with young branches, leafstalks, and under surfaces of the 

 leaves densely clothed with starlike down ; the white flowers are 

 in cymes 4 to 5 inches across, and the red fruits later become black. 

 Native to central China. (Adapted from Bean, Trees and Shrubs^ 

 Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 659.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40599. 



