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39423 to 39442— Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 

 sized cherries, but of sour flavor. Said to grow here and there in 

 the mountains near Yuncheng. Chinese name Jou li tzu, meaning 

 ' fleshy plum.' " 



39437 and 39438. Prunus simonii Carr. Plum. 



39437. "(No. 2132a. Hotien, near Linhsien, Honan, Chifia. 

 July 7, 1914.) A large variety of green plum, having a small 

 stone; flesh somewhat hard and sour. To be used for obtain- 

 ing new types." 



39438. "(No. 2133a. Paotienchen, Shansi, China. July 17, 

 1914.) A very large variety of green plum, with some violet 

 blush on one side. Flesh somewhat hard, a good shipper, ap- 

 parently. To be used for obtaining new types." 



39439. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 



" (No. 2134a. Near Lienma, Shansi, China. July 20, 1914.) Wild 

 apricots, growing in great profusion here and there on the mountain 

 sides at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 feet above sea level. Trees 

 of medium size, fruits generally small and sourish, but often most 

 beautifully colored. The natives collect these fruits for their kernels, 

 which are pickled in brine after the skin has been removed and 

 are eaten as appetizers before meals. They are also used in 

 high-class confectionery, like almonds, which, strange to say, the 

 Chinese do not have. Chinese name Shan hsing, meaning ' mountain 

 apricot.' For trial in some northern sections like Colorado. Utah, 

 Wyoming, etc." 



39440 to 39442. Holcus sorghum L. Poacea 1 . Kaoliang. 



(Sorghum vulgare Pers. ) 



39440. " (No. 2135a. Near Tachingkuan, on the Hwang River, Shansi, 

 China. August 15, 1914.) A variety of kaoliang, with pale amber- 

 colored seeds and having heavy spikes. Grown on reclaimed mud 

 flats along the Yellow River, where the fields are often inundated 

 for several weeks at a time. The plants grow extraordinarily tall, 

 specimens of 15 feet in height not being rare." 



39441. "(No. 2136a. Near Tungchowfu, Shensi, China. August 16, 

 1914.) A variety of kaoliang with reddish brown seeds; of slen- 

 der, medium-tall growth and having orange-red stems. Grown 

 mostly in small patches and strips around fields, principally for 

 the bright-red skin of its stems, which is much used in fancy mat 

 weaving." 



39442. "(No. 2137a. Mingyangtcheng, Shansi, China. August 12, 

 1914.) A variety of kaoliang of medium-tall growth, having droop- 

 ing panicles and sinning, dark reddish brown seeds. Crown 

 mostly in small patches and strips around fields. Is much used 

 for broom manufacture" 



39443. Calamus sp. Phoenk-aeea?. Palm. 



From Manila, Philippine Islands. Presented by the director, Bureau of 

 * Agriculture. Received November 18, 1914. 



