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among other scrub growth on stony mountain sides at elevations of 5,000 to G,000 

 feet." 



36737. Berberis chinensis Poir. Barberry. 

 "(No. 1924a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Cliihli Province, China. August 28, 1913.) 



A barberry of low growth, 1 to 3 feet high, found between bowlders and rocks 

 at elevations of 4,000 to 6,000 feet. Becomes very showy toward the end of 

 the summer, when its berries, which are produced in great abundance, assume 

 a bright coral-red color. Of value as an ornamental low shrub for rockeries and 

 on stony places in the cooler sections of the United States." 



36738. Cotoneaster sp. 



"(No. 1925a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 21, 1913.) 

 A bush found on the north slopes of mountains at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000 

 feet. Of tall, expanding growth, ornamental in the fall with its multitude of 

 soft red berries. Of value as a decorative park and garden shrub for the cooler 

 sections of the United States." 



36739. Cotoneaster moupinensis Franch. 



"(No. 1920a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Cliihli Province, China. August 21, 1913.) 

 A Cotoneaster growing into a tall shrub, having rather large, glossy leaves and 

 bearing oval, blackish berries. Found on stony mountain slopes at eleva- 

 tions of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value as a decorative park and garden shrub 

 for the cooler sections of the United States." 



36740. Cotoneaster sp. 



"(No. 1927a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 

 A Cotoneaster of medium-tall growth. Leaves oval-round, tomentose beneath; 

 berries depressed, of dark-violet color. Rare. One specimen found on a peaty 

 place at an elevation of over 8,000 feet. Of value as a decorative park and 

 garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United States." 



36741. Cornus sp. 



"(No. 1928a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China, august, 1913.) 

 A shrub growing to a height of 8 feet, well branched and of expanding growth. 

 Leaves large, slightly hirsute underneath; berries borne in masses, turning 

 bluish black when ripe. Found at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value 

 as a decorative park and garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United 

 States." 



36742. Cornus sp. 



"(No. 1929a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 

 A shrub growing to a height of 8 feet; well branched and of expanding growth. 

 Leaves and fruits quite hirsute; berries borne in masse.-;, turning bluish black 

 when ripe. Found at elevations of 5,000 to 6,000 feet. Of value as a decorative 

 park and garden shrub for the cooler sections of the United States." 



36743. Hippophae rhamnoides L. Sea buckthorn. 



"(No. 1930a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 28, 1913.) 

 The sea buckthorn, which occurs along the seashore of northwestern Europe 

 and throughout the higher parts of Asia. Of value as a hedge plant for the 

 colder semiarid sections of the United States. Chinese name Ta Izu ku dim." 



36744. Sambucus racemosa L. Elder. 



"(No. 1931a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China, August 5, 1913. 

 An elder growing into a medium-sized bush, bearing scarlet berries; is con- 

 tented with poor, rocky soils. Of value as an ornamental park shrub for the 

 cooler sections of the United State 



