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36718 to 36810— Continued. 



36753. Vitis amurensis Ruprecht. Grape. 



"(No. 1940a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 26, 1913.) 

 A very hardy grape, found at elevations of over 5,000 feet. The fruits, though 

 small, are edible. This species may be further developed and may also be used 

 in hybridization experiments in trying to produce hardier grapes. Possesses 

 value as an arbor and porch cover vine. For the colder sections of the United 

 States." 



36754. Ampelopsis aconitifolia Bunge. 



"(No. 1941a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 28, 1913.) 

 A wild vine crawling over stony places. Of value as a porch and arbor vine, 

 especially for the drier parts of the United States. Chinese name Pa shan ghu. 

 Seeds from cultivated plants were sent formerly under S. P. I. Nos. 17938 and 

 17939." 



36755. Schizandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baillon. 



"(No. 1942a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 

 A trailing vine of small growth, found between bowlders and rocks. Leaves 

 not unlike those of Aclinidia kolomikta; berries in small clusters, red, sour. 

 Of use as a small porch and trellis vine for the colder sections of the United 

 States." 



Distribution. — The Provinces of Chihli, Kiangsu, and Shensi in China, and 

 in Japan. 



36756. Ribes sp. Gooseberry. 



"(No. 1943a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 

 A wild gooseberry found between rocks and bowlders in the mountains at 

 altitudes of 5,000 to 7,000 feet. Very well armed, even the berries themselves 

 being covered with large spines. Of value possibly in hybridization experi- 

 ments, trying to produce mildew-resistant varieties. Chinese name Tzu li, 

 meaning 'prickly pear.' " 



36757. Duchesnea indica (Andrews) Focke. Yellow strawberry. 



(Fragaria indica Andr. I 



""(No. 1944a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 13, 191:!. ) 

 A wild strawberry found on the north slopes of mountains and in alpine meadows 

 at elevations of 0,000 to 9,000 feet. Fruits fairly large, of beautiful carmine-red 

 color, of slightly elongated shape, with the seeds deeply embedded. Of use 

 possibly in hybridization experiments. Chinese name Tee ren tze. This is the 

 first time I have seen wild strawberries in North China." 



36758. Rubus sp. 



"(No. 1945a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 

 A red-fruited, herbaceous bramble of nontrailing habits, growing only from «'< 

 to 10 inches high, found on shaded places in the higher mountains al elevations 

 of 7,000 to 10,000 feet. The fruits are quite Large and juicy, though the seeds 

 are too conspicuous and too bony. May be of value as a new garden fruit for die 

 cooler parts of the United States. Chinese name Lu lieh to." 



36759. Rubus sp. 



"(No. 194Ga. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, L913.) 

 A red-fruited, low-growing herbaceous bramble, almost like the preceding 

 number, 1945a (S. P. I. No. 3G758), but with smaller fruits am! less perceptible 

 seeds, found in semishady places at altitudes of 5,000 to 7,000 feet . May be of 

 value as a new garden fruit for the cooler parts of the United States." 



