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40677 to 40770— Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 

 on game and on fish dishes, replacing lemon jniee in all sections 

 where the latter is not available. Of value as an ornamental shrub 

 for bordering sidewalks and paths in parks and gardens in the cooler 

 sections of the United States." 



40687. Bekberis sp. 



"(No. 2212a. Near Kagoba, south of Siku, Kansu, China. October 

 31, 1914.) A barberry of very low growth, being only from 1 to 3 

 feet high ; foliage very small, berries light carmine, juicy, produced 

 in great masses. Found along embankments and on fields at altitudes 

 from 6,000 to 10,000 feet ; fruit ornamental. Of value, like the pre- 

 ceding number, as an ornamental shrub for bordering sidewalks and 

 paths in parks and gardens in the cooler sections of the United 

 States." 



40688. Beeberis aggregata Schneider. 



"(No. 2213a. Near Siku, Kansu, China. October 20, 1914.) A 

 low-growing barberry with very small fruits and foliage. Found 

 amidst stony debris at an altitude of 4,500 feet. Possibly a form of 

 the preceding number [S. P. I. 40687]. Of value as an ornamental 

 shrub for bordering sidewalks and paths in parks and gardens in the 

 cooler sections of the United States." 



40689 to 40691. Lonicera spp. Caprifoliacese. Honeysuckle. 



40689. Lonicera sp. 



" No. 2214a. Near Chiaochuanchen, near Chenghsien, Kansu, China. 

 October 5, 1914.) A shrubby honeysuckle, found along mountain 

 bases. Foliage large; berries large and dull red color; of somewhat 

 open habit. Of use as an ornamental shrub for parks and gardens." 



40690. Lonicera thibetica. Bur. and Franch. 



"(No. 2215a. Near Taochow, Kansu. China. November 25, 1914.) 

 A low shrubby honeysuckle of somewhat spreading growth. Cuttings 

 sent under No. 1240 [S. P. I. No. 39915], which see for further 

 description." 



40691. Lonicera sp. 



"(No. 2216a. Near Taipintze, near Taochow, Kansu, China. No- 

 vember 29, 1914.) A low-growing species of shrubby honeysuckle, 

 having slender branches and small foliage, of habit similar to the pre- 

 ceding number [S. P. I. 40G90]. Collected at an altitude of L0.000 

 feet. Of value as a border shrub for the cold ami dry sections of the 

 United States." 



40692 to 40694. Viburnum spp. Caprifoliacese. 



40692 and 40693. Viburnum kansuensk Batalin. 



40692. "(No. 2217a. Near Kagoba, south of Siku. Kansu. 

 China. October 31, 1914.) A tall Viburnum of loose, open 

 growth; leaves of oblong form, hunches of berries large and 

 dense. Found among scrub on stony mountain sides at alti- 

 tudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. The red berries of ibis 

 shrub are sour, very juicy, and of agreeable flavor. They 

 can be utilized in making vinegar and refreshing drinks. Of 

 value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler regions of the 

 United States." 



