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



melting. Of poor keeping quality. Probably derived from a local 

 wild species.'" 



40728. Pyrus chinensts Lindl. 



"(No. 2253a. Pingliang. Kansu, China. January 16, 1915.) Local 

 large pears of several varieties, all of hard flesh. To be sown to 

 obtain new types, possibly." 



40729. Maltjs sp. Malacea?.. Crab apple. 

 '•(No. 2254a. Sianfu, Shensi. China. August 30. 1914.) Crab apples of 



various sizes, purchased on the streets of Sianfu. To be tested in com- 

 paratively dry regions." 



40730. Cotoneaster sp. Malacese. 



"(No. 2255a. Near Kagoba, south of Siku, Kansu, China. November 

 1, 1914.) A tall-growing vigorous species of Cotoneaster with rather large 

 leaves and large dark-violet berries. Found on rocky cliffs and ledges. 

 Of value as an ornamental shrub for parks and gardens. Collected at an 

 altitude of 6,000 feet above the sea." 



40731. Albizzia sp. Mimosaceae. 



"(No. 2256a. Near Yaopuko, near Chenghsien, Kansu, China. October 

 6. 1914.) A medium-sized ornamental tree, with large, feathery foliage, 

 bearing tufts of yellowish white flowers. Found on mountain slopes of 

 decomposed rock. Roots sent in under No. 1211 [S. p. I. No. 38285]." 



40732. Lespedeza sp. Fabaceae. 



"(No. 2257a. Near Kanchuan. Kansu, China. October 9, 1914.) A 

 small shrub, found on loess mountain slopes. Ol value as a soil binder 

 and possibly as a fodder shrub for sandy regions." 



40733. Vitis sp. Vitacese. Grape. 

 "(No. 225Sa. Near Chaolienli, near Fenghsien, Shensi, China. Sep- 

 tember 17. 1914.) Wild grapes found among tall scrub. The same re- 

 marks apply to it as to No. 2164a [S. P. I. No. 40026.]" 



40734 and 40735. Cotoneaster spp. Malacese. 



40734. "(No. 2259a. Near Taipintze, near Taochow, Kansu. China. 

 November 29, 1914.) A very small shrub, found at altitudes be- 

 tween 6,000 and 11,000 feet above the sea, crawling between stones 

 and grass. Of value as a rockery plant for cold regions. Chinese 

 name Lao wan shan shu, meaning 'old creeping mountain tree.' ' 



40735. "(No. 2260a. Near Paodji, near Siku, Kansu, China. No- 

 vember 6, 1914.) A medium-sized shrub, with small foliage, bear- 

 ing black berries. Found in stony places at an altitude of 7.000 

 feet above the sea. Of value as an ornamental garden shrub for 

 cool regions." 



40736. Pyuai A.Ni ha ( i:i:m i ata (Don) Koemer. 

 (Crataegus crenulata Don.) 

 "(No. 2261a. Near Yanpuko, near Chenghsien, Kansu. China. October 

 6. 1914.) A small shrub, with small, orange-colored berries and very 

 small foliage. Found on stony mountain sides. Of value as a very orna- 

 mental rockery shrub for those sections of the United Stales where tem- 

 peratures do not go down very low. Collected at an altitude of 3,500 feet 

 above the sea." 



