60 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



36718 to 36810— Continued 



36745. Sambuct* williamsii Bance. (?) Elder. 

 "(No. 1932a, Near Shih men, Chihli Province, China. August 2, 1913.) 



An elder found mostly along the roadsides, generally cut back every winter 

 for fuel. Of value for bank-binding purposes in semiarid sections. Chinese 

 name Wong pa tiao." 



36746. Caragana sp. 



\ T o. 1933a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.) 

 A Caragana found growing in rocks and on dry places, reaching a height of only 

 2 to 3 feet. Of value as a lining shrub along pathways or for use as division 

 lines between blocks of nursery stock. Especially fit for the colder sections of 

 the United States." 



36747. Colutea sp. 



"(No. 1934a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.) 

 A shrub of small dimensions, found in loess cliffs. Rare. Of use for bank- 

 binding purposes in semiarid sections." 



36748. Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle. 

 "(No. 1935a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 



A bush honeysuckle of large growth and of decidedly ornamental habit. Leaves 

 large, dark green, against which the bright-red berries stand out beautifully. 

 These berries are borne in pairs on long, erect peduncles. Of value as an 

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



36749. Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle. 



"(No. 1936a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 14, 1913.) 

 A bush honeysuckle of dwarf, sturdy growth, assuming characteristic outlines 

 when not disturbed. Leaves small, round-elliptical, of light-green color, with 

 buttressed veins underneath near the petiole; berries comparatively large, 

 solitary, sessile, of opaque red color. This dwarf shrub is met with at eleva- 

 tions of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. Of value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler 

 sections of the United States." 



36750. Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle. 



"(No. 1937a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 13, 1913.) 

 A bush honeysuckle of tall, rather open growth. Leaves large; these and the 

 young branches quite shiny. Berries large, oval, orange-red, inclosed in large 

 involucres, often two together. This shrub inhabits shady places in the high 

 mountain regions. Of value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler sections of 

 the United States." 



36751. Lonicera sp. Honeysuckle. 

 "(No. 1938a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 29, 1913.) 



A shrubby honeysuckle of spreading habits found on somewhat peaty soils at 

 high elevations. The berries, of which two are grown into one, are borne on 

 long pedum les, usually hidden by 'the glossy willowlike foliage. Of value as 

 a ground cover on moist and peaty places in the colder sections of the United 

 States." 



36752. Lonicera caerulea L. Honeysuckle. 



No L939a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913. ) 

 A hush honeysuckle found on moist and peaty places at high altitudes. Bears 

 a multitude of large dark-blue berries, which are inedible when raw. Of value 

 as a ground cover on moist and peaty places in the colder sections of the United 

 States." 



