28 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



39423 to 39442 -Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. X. Meyer.) 



'quince flower,' on account of the large fruits resembling those of the 

 Japanese quince. This shrub, closely related tf) the horse chestnut, is 

 decidedly ornamental and of special value as a garden shrub for those 

 seniiarid sections of the United States where the winters are not too 

 severe." 



For illustrations of this shrub as seen growing in China and of its 

 fruit and foliage, see Plates I and II. 



39432. Prinsepia uniflora Batalin. Amygdalacese. 



."(No. 2127. Near Fuchengchen, Shansi, China. July 21, 1914.) A spiny 

 shrub, having many long branches, growing from 3 to 5 feet in height, 

 and of spreading habits. Foliage lanceolate and serrated, resembling 

 that of a Rhamnus. Flowering early in May with pale rosy flowers, pro- 

 duced in great masses. The fruits, which are of dark-red color and 

 resemble small cherries in general looks, ripen in July. They are quite 

 juicy, but sour; however, they vary a good deal as regards size, degree 

 of juiciness, and acidity, some being edible out of hand, while others are 

 very acrid. By selection, strains could he obtained, no doubt, which 

 could be cultivated as garden fruits. The shrubs love a well-drained 

 situation and thrive quite well even on rocky debris. Of value as an 

 ornamental spring-flowering bush and as a prospective fruiting shrub, 

 especially for the drier parts of the United States where the winters 

 are not too severe. Local Chinese name Tz'u yu, meaning 'spiny elm.'' 

 For illustrations of the Chinese Prinsepia in flower and in fruit, see 

 Plates III and IV. 



39433. Rhamnus sp. Khanmacea?. 



"(No. 2128a. Kulo, Shansi, China. July 24, 1914.) A tall, shrubby 

 Rhamnus, often growing into a small tree. Of spreading habits, leaves 

 slender, lanceolate and serrate, looking not unlike slender davidiana 

 peach leaves. This shrub is apparently rare ; it is found here and 

 there in loess cliffs and on old grave mounds; it seems to be able to 

 withstand a good deal of alkali. Of value as a park shrub and possibly 

 as a hedge plant, especially for the drier sections of the United States. 

 The purplish black berries possess a sickening sweet taste and are ap- 

 parently not eaten by the Chinese." 



39434. Ampelopsis aconitifolia dissecta (Carr. ) Koebne. Vitacese. 



"(No. 2129a. Pingyangfu, Shansi, China. August 2, 1914.) A va- 

 riety of Ampelopsis, with finely cut folia.se, of light-green hue. and 

 bearing dull-yellow berries. Very ornamental when covering a wall or 

 trained over some latticework. Of value as a porch, arbor, and pergola 

 vine, especially in semiarid climes." 



39435. Vicia sp. Fabaceae. Vetch. 

 "(No. 2130a. Mountains near Hotien, near Linhsien. Honan, China. 



July 7, 1914.) A vetch of vigorous growth, foliage glabrous. Found in 

 rocky crevices and apparently able to withstand drought quite well. Of 

 value possibly for forage purposes." 



39436 to 39439. Prunus spp. Amygdalaeeae. 



39436. Prunus humu.is Bunge. Plum. 



"(No. 2131a. Yuncheng, Shansi, China. August 11, 1914.) A 



variety of wild Chinese dwarf plum, with fruits as large as good- 



