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39897 to 39924— Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 



Britain in 1774. This species, whilst not particularly showy, is quite 

 distinct from all other spiraeas in its foliage, which in shape and color 

 is more suggestive of a spurge (Euphorbia) than the genus to which 

 it belongs. Shrubs 4 feet high are often as much as 7 feet through." 

 (W. J. Bean, Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles, vol. 2, p. 

 357. under Spiraea laevigata.) 



39918. Prunus stipulacea Maxim. (?) Amygdalacese. Cherry. 

 "No. 1244. A wild cherry, bearing apparently very small fruits; 



found in somewhat moist and semishady situations. Grows into a 

 tall shrub with many steins. Collected at an altitude of more than 

 9,000 feet. Of value possibly as an ornamental shrub, as a stock, and 

 for breeding purposes." 



39919. Philadelphia sp. Hydrangea cere. 



" No. 1245. A mock orange, found between scrub on a mountain- 

 side at an altitude of 9,500 feet. Apparently extraordinarily florifer- 

 ous, to judge by the mass of empty seed capsules that were left. Of 

 value possibly as an ornamental garden shrub for the cooler sections 

 of the United States." 



39920. Ribes sp. Grossulariacese. Currant. 

 " No. 1246. A currant of medium tall growth, found beneath tall 



scrub on a mountain slope at an altitude of 9,500 feet. Of value 

 possibly for breeding purposes." 



39921 to 39923. 



From Lienhuashan (near Taochow), Kansu, China. Collected Novem- 

 ber 30, 1914. 



39921 and 39922. Salix sp. Salicacete. Willow. 



39921. " No. 1247. A remarkable variety of willow, growing 

 into a tall shrub or a bushy small tree and of which the tops 

 for the length of about 1 foot are of a bright yellow color. 

 When seen from above on a sunny winter day they make a strik- 

 ingly cheerful impression. Of special value for parks when 

 planted in masses or in groups in glens or low-lying places, 

 so that they can be viewed from above. Collected at an alti- 

 tude of 9,000 feet. Proposed name Golden-Top willow. Where 

 these Golden-Top willows grow deep-blue spruces, snowy white 

 birches, and red-wooded dogwoods are also found. This, to- 

 gether with the purplish crags as a background, make a most 

 wonderfully harmonious winter landscape." 



39922. "No. 1248. A variety of the Golden-Top willow, but 

 with the young twigs of a rich reddish brown color, or value 

 for parks when planted in masses or in groups in glens or low- 

 lying places, so that they can be viewed from above." 



39923. Malls sp. Malacca'. Crab npple. 



" No. 1249. A peculiar species of crab apple, bearing its small fruits 

 in bunches. These fruits are of the size of peas, are bright red, and 

 possess an agreeably sour flavor; they probably could be well utilized 

 for preserves. The trees are of somewhat dwarf growth and seem 

 remarkably hardy. They may be of value as stocks, as ornamental 

 trees for northern regions, and for breeding purposes. Collected at 

 an altitude of 9,000 feet." 



