32 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



38781 to 38844— Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 



38812. Hydrangea bretsciineideri Dippel. Hydra ngeacea?. 



Hydrangea. 



"(No. 2085a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A 

 vigorously growing Hydrangea, mostly found between bowlders or rocks 

 on somewhat moist soils. Of value possibly as an ornamental park 

 shrub for northern regions." 



38813. Viburnum sp. Caprifoliacea 1 . 



"(No. 20S6a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A 

 Viburnum, found as undergrowth between tall, open trees. In habit 

 resembling Viburnum opulus but of looser growth and thinner branches. 

 Of value possibly as an ornamental park shrub for northern regions." 



38814. Lonicera periclymenum L. Caprifoliacea?. Honeysuckle. 



"(No. 2087a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A 

 twining honeysuckle found between scrub in shady places. The flowers 

 are borne in terminal bunches and are surrounded by a typical large 

 circular involucrum. Of value as a porch or pillar vine in gardens and 

 parks." 



38815 and 38816. Lonicera spp. Caprifoliacea?. Honeysuckle. 



From the mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. Collected Jan- 

 uary 21, 1914. 



38815. "(No. 2088a.) An evergreen, trailing honeysuckle bearing 

 black berries, found on well-sheltered, rocky banks. Of value 

 for covering waste places." 



38816. "(No. 2089a.) A bush honeysuckle. See S. P. I. No. 37545 

 for previous introduction." 



38817. Exochorda racemosa (Lindl.) Rehder. Rosacea?. 

 (Exoclwrda grandlflora Lindl.) 



"(No. 2090a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A 

 medium tall, sturdy shrub, found here and there in great masses in 

 rocky crevices at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet. Of value 

 as an ornamental garden shrub, especially for rockeries, and for semi- 

 arid regions." 



38818. Clematis sp. Ranunculacea?. Clematis. 

 "(No. 2091a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29, 1913.) A 



climbing clematis found in between shrubbery and running over same. 

 Bears apparently large flowers ; possesses somewhat glossy foliage. 

 Collected at an altitude of 4,500 feet." 



38819. Elsholtzia stauntoni Benth. Menthacea?. 



"(No. 2092a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 2S. 1913.) A 



woody labiate, growing from 1$ to 2 feet in height, found amidst 



stony debris at altitudes between 2,000 and 3,000 feet. Of value pos- 

 sibly as a rockery shrub and along open borders." 



38820. Albizzia sp. Mimosacea?. 



"(No. 2093a. Near Taianl'u Shantung, China. .March 22, 1914.) A 

 silk-flower tree having whitish blossoms and large doubly pinnate 

 leaves. Found on rocky, sterile, mountain slopes. Of value as a soil 

 binder in dry regions. For further information see S. P. I. No. 38285." 



