Inventory 39, Seeds and Plants Imported. 



Plate II. 



The "Salt-Bag " Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. f.), S. P. I. No. 37672. 



A very unusual form of oriental persimmon, being square, elongated and tapering, and having 

 four vertical furrows. Of pale, orange-yellow color; seedless; calyx very large and strongly 

 persistent. Can be kepi fresh for several months. On account of its attractive and sinking 

 form and Color this variety may become a great favorite with the American public. Chinese 

 name 17 n putai shih tz>i. meaning "salt-bag" persimmon. (Photographed at Mienchih, 

 llonan, China, by Frank N. Meyer, February 22, 1914; natural size; P13040FS.) 



