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fine furniture. This tree might possibly be profitably cultivated in the 

 semiarid regions of the United States where the winters are not too 

 severe, while the summers may be quite hot. They are easily propagated 

 from suckers that spring up from roots that are close to the surface of the 

 ground, and the tree thrives best when planted close to irrigation canals 

 and on sheltered places. They prefer a porous soil. Chinese name Ch'iu 

 shu, meaning ' autumn tree.' " 



Young rooted trees. 



38255. Populus tomentosa Carr. Salicacea?. Poplar. 

 "(No. 1152. Village of Wangyuko, near Anyihsien, Shansi, China. 



February 15, 1914.) A quick-growing form of white poplar, much planted 

 by the Chinese for its timber. Forms a tall, straight trunk when kept 

 trimmed up high. Of value as a timber tree on the farm and possibly a 

 good wood for match sticks and for light fruit boxes. May thrive espe- 

 cially well in the southwestern United States. Chinese name Ta pai yang 

 shu, meaning * big white poplar.' " 



Rooted trees. 



38256. Gleditsia sp. Ca?salpiniacea>. 

 "(No. 1155. Village of Changtienyuan, Shansi, China. February 16, 



1914.) A soap-pod tree, apparently of scrubby growth, occurring on dry, 

 rocky mountain slopes. May possibly possess value as a hedge shrub, 

 especially in semiarid sections." 



Roots. 



38257. Sacchakum nabenga (Nees) Wallich(?). Poaceae. Sugarcane. 

 "(No. 1164. Chengchow, Honan, China. February 25, 1914.) A very 



hardy variety of Chinese sugar cane cultivated here and there along the 

 Yellow River. The canes reach a height of 4 to 6 feet, have a diameter 

 of about 1 inch, and are of a beautiful purplish violet color. Sugar per- 

 centage low. Of value possibly for the milder parts of the United States 

 as a source of supply for sirups, molasses, and sweets for the children. 

 The canes should be stored during the winter in frost-proof cellars or 

 dugouts with dry soil sprinkled over and between them. In China young 

 and old are fond of pieces of raw sugar cane, which in the milder sec- 

 tions form one of the most common articles of winter sweetmeats. 

 Chinese name Kan chd." 



Cuttings. 

 38258 to 38271. 



From the village of Wulipu, Honan, China. Collected February 27, 

 1914. Scions of the following: 



38258 to 38261. Ziziphus jujuba Miller. Rhainnacese. Jujube. 

 (Ziziphus sativa Gaertn.) 

 38258. "(No. 1165.) A variety of jujube, producing fruits of 

 medium large size, of cylindrical shape, slightly tapering down 

 toward base ; color light mahogany brown ; meat of firm tex- 

 ture and very sweet ; can be eaten fresh, as well as smoked 

 and dry baked in the oven. Chinese name Hui tsao, meaning 

 * ashy jujube,' referring to its looks before being quite ripe." 



38359. "(No. 1166.) A variety of jujube, said to be of medium 

 size, of round form ; meat of crackling nature. Eaten fresh 

 only. Chinese name Su tsao, meaning ' brittle jujube.' ' 



