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37647 to 37678— Contd. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 



37669. "(No. 1153.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be 

 of small to medium size, of oblong tapering form, with longitudinal 

 furrows ; of orange-red color ; contains seeds ; good only when 

 fresh. Local name Niu nai shifi tzu, meaning ' cow's-nipple per- 

 simmon.' " 



37670. "(No. 1154.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be 

 much like the preceding, but of somewhat different shape. Bears 

 the same name." 



37671. Ulmus sp. Ulmaceas. Elm. 



"(No. 1156. From the village of Maochingchen, Shansi, China. Feb- 

 ruary 16, 1914.) A species of elm, occurring in dry loess cliffs and in 

 decomposed slate rocks. In general, of a shrubby nature, but, when not 

 disturbed, growing to a medium-sized tree. The young branches are often 

 provided with broad corky wings, making them appear much thicker 

 than they really are. Of value possibly as a park tree, especially for 

 the drier parts of the United States." 



Cuttings and roots. 

 37672 to 37678. Diospyros kaki L. f. Diospyracea?. Persimmon. 



From near Mienchih, Honan, China. February 21, 1914. 



37672. "(No. 1157.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, of remark- 

 able form, being of square, oblong shape, tapering toward the 

 apex and having hairy, vertical furrows; of medium size; color, 

 pale orange-yellow ; calyx very large ; seedless. Can be kept fresh 

 for several months. A really beautiful persimmon, which will 

 probably become very popular with the American people. Local 

 name Yen pu tax shih tzu, meaning ' salt-bag persimmon.' " 



For an illustration of the fruit of the salt-bag persimmon, see 

 Plate II. 



37673. "(No. 1158.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be 

 large, of round, flat shape and of red color; partly seedless; can 

 be dried and also kept fresh for a long time. A superior variety. 

 Local name Yil kuci tun shih tzii, meaning ' globular persimmon.' " 



37674. "(No. 1159.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be 

 very large ; of round shape, with top running into a point ; of 

 red color ; partly seedless ; can be dried or kept fresh for a long 

 time. Local name Ta ou hsin shih tzu, meaning ' big pointed-heart 

 persimmon.' " 



37675. "(No. 1100.) A variety of Chinese persimmon, said to be 

 medium large ; of round shape, although very flat ; color, red ; 

 partly seedless; good only when fresh. Local name P'ai p'ai shih 

 tzii, meaning ' pounded persimmon.' " 



37676. "(No. 1161.) A variety of Chinese persimmon, said to be 

 large, of square, flat shape, and having two furrows on top, in 

 the form of a Maltese cross ; color, red ; seedless ; can be kept 

 fresh for a long time, but resists drying. Local name Chia listen 

 hung shih tzu, meaning 'pick-fresh red persimmon.'" 



37677. "(No. 11G2.) A Chinese variety of persimmon, said to be 

 of medium size and of oblong, tapering form, with pointed top ; 

 color, yellow ; seedless. For fresh use only. Local name Pa yiich 

 huang shift tzii, meaning ' eighth-moon yellow persimmon.' " 



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