30 SEEDS AXD PLANTS IMPORTED. 



46576 to 46586— Continued. 



These trees had evidently grown from the rootstock of some cultivated 

 varieties of pears. Of no value except possibly as a stock in this 

 country." 



46583 and 46584. Pyrus serotixa Rehder. Malacese. Pear. 



46583. "(No. 38. Imamura Aki. Obtained at Yokohama. .Japan.) 

 This is one of the best varieties of pears in .Japan and Chosen 

 (Korea). It is a large, russet pear and distinctly ovoid in shape. 

 The fruit ripens late in the fall and is in good condition to eat 

 during early winter. In quality it ranks among the best Japanese 

 pears." 



46584. "(No. 39. Meigetsii. Obtained at Yokohama, Japan.) This 

 is considered the very finest pear in .Japan and Chosen (Korea). 

 It is a very large pear, oblong or oblong-elliptical in shape, and of 

 bright russet color. The tree is very vigorous and productive. 

 Should be thoroughly tested in this country, especially for blight 

 resistance." 



46585 and 46586. Pyrus ussuriexsis Makim. Malaceae. Pear. 



46585. "(No. i^O. Ta suan It. Obtained at Maoshan. near Malanyu. 

 Chihli, China.) This is one of the most interesting and may 

 prove one of the most valuable pears that I saw in China. It 

 is very popular in the mountain districts northeast of Peking. 

 The fruit is medium to large in size, slightly flattened in shape, 

 and greenish yellow in color. It has a persistent calyx, and the 

 stem is medium to long. The flesh is hard, possesses large grit cells 

 around the core, and has a very tart flavor. It is an excellent 

 keeper, often remaining in good condition until early spring under 

 suitable conditions. While it can not be recommended as a de- 

 sirable commercial variety, it should prove of great value in breed- 

 ing blight-resistant and hardy varieties for cold regions. In our 

 work the wild Pyrus ussuriensls has shown greater resistance to 

 fireblight than any other species, and since this species also endure.s 

 more cold than any other, this variety should prove of great value 

 in breeding work." 



46586. "I No. .54. £" U or nah H. Obtained at Maoshan, near 

 Malanyu, Chihli, China.) The fruit of this pear is very large, of 

 oblong shape and greenish color. It ripens the latter part of Sep- 

 tember, is very fragrant, and of poor flavor. The calyx is per- 

 sistent. It is to be regretted that the flavor is not better ; however, 

 its large size, and the fact that it belongs to Pynus ussu.riensis 

 makes it a promising variety for breeding purposes." 



46587. Pyrus ussuriensis Maxim, Malacese. Pear. 



From China. Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, superintendent. 

 Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent, Oreg. Received April 16, 

 1918. Numbered September 81, 1918. Quoted notes by Prof. Reimer. 



"(No. 59. Hung U. Obtained at Maoshan. near Malanyu, Chihli, China.) 

 This pear is medium to almost large in size, round or roundish oblong in shape, 

 and yellow with an attractive red blush. The flesh is very firm, juicy, and 

 sweet, and only fair in quality. The fruit ripens during the latter part of Sep- 

 tember and has remarkable keeping qualities, being foimd on the markets until 

 late winter. It is probably of hybrid origin." 



