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

 as a factor in hybridization experiments. Collected at an 

 altitude of 4,000 feet." 



40701. "(No. 2226a. Near Chenyatan. near Titaochow, Kansu, 



China. December 2, 1914.) A bushy rose, of erect growth, 

 averaging a height of 5 to 7 feet. Twigs of reddish color, 

 almost spineless. Collected at an altitude of 7.000 feet, of 

 possible value as a factor in hybridization experiments." 



40702. "(No. 2227a. Near Yaopuko. near Chenghsien, Kansu, 

 China. October G, 1914.) A shrubby rose, quite spiny, found 

 on dry, stony mountain slopes. Flowers apparently yellow. 

 Of possible value as a factor in hybridization experiments." 



40703. Stephanandka chinensis Hance. Rosacese. 



"(No. 2228a. Near Paodji, near Siku. Kansu. China. November 9. 

 1914.) A shrub of running habit, found on stony mountain slopes at 

 altitudes between 5.000 and 7,000 feet. Leaves large: loves somewhat 

 shaded places. Of value as a cover shrub beneath trees in large grounds." 



40704. Clematis sp. Ranunculacese. Clematis. 

 "(No. 2229a. Near Tangchang, Kansu, China. November 20, 1914.) 



A bushy clematis, found amidst dry, rocky debris at altitudes between 

 5.000 and 7,000 feet. Flowers yellow; foliage finely dissected. Of use 

 as a border shrub of small dimensions for dry regions." 



40705. Jasminum giraldi Diels. Oleacea?. Jasmine. 

 "(No. 2230a. Near Siku, Kansu, China. October 20. 1914.) A shrubby 



jasmine, of erect growth, 2 to 4 feet in height, found amongst rocks and 

 stony debris. Foliage pinnate; flowers yellow, followed by showy black 

 berries. Of value as a small ornamental shrub for gardens and parks in 

 dry mild regions." 



40706. Con i aria sinica Maxim. Coriariacese. 



••(No. 2231a. Near Yaopuko. near Chenghsien, Kansu, China. October 

 6, 1914.) A vigorously growing shrub, of erect habit, found in great 

 masses on open hill slopes at altitudes between 3.0(10 and 6,000 feet. 

 Leaves relatively large, veined, glistening green: said to bloom profusely 

 with whitish flowers. Berries black, very small, produced in greal quan- 

 tities. Of use in gardens and parks. Local name .!/</ kang shu, meaning 

 ' horse-string tree.' " 



40707. Sophoea davidii (Francli.) Komarov. Fabacefe. 



"(No. 2232a. Near Chaolienli, north of Fenghsien, Shensi, China. 

 September 17. 1914.) A thorny shrub, growing from :'. to 5 feel in height, 

 found on stony and waste places. Utilized here and there as a hedge plant, 

 but of decidedly weedy tendency. Foliage grayish green, flowers whitish 

 lilac, pods somewhat downy, produced in immense quantities. OJ use as a 

 bee plant on waste places; also suitable for hedges when kept well under 

 cont rol." 



40708. Bauhinia faber] Oliver. Cresalpiniacere. 



"(No. 2233a. Near Madjakey, near Chi ehchow, Kansu, China. October 

 10, 1914.) A densely growing shrub. .". to 4 feet in height, found amidst 

 stony debris on mountain slopes. Leaves of peculiar form, being split in 

 on top. of use as an ornamental and as a stone-binding shrub for millies 

 and river banks in dry, mild-wintered climates." 



