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28942 to 29012— Continued. 



28944. Prunus lycioides (Spach) Schneider. Buckthorn almond. 

 From Zerafshan Valley, near Wiehist, Samarkand, Turkestan. "(No. 1344a, 



July 14, 1910.) A large-fruited variety of the preceding number, to which 

 the same remarks apply." {Meyer.) 



28945. Prunus prostrata Labil. Bush cherry. 

 From mountains near Stood and Peki, Samarkand, Turkestan. "(No. 1345a, 



July 9 to 11, 1910.) A bush cherry found on stony and sterile mountain slopes 

 and in cliffs. Grows from 1 to 8 feet tall and bears multitudes of small red 

 cherries of a sour taste that vary much in flavor and size on different plants. 

 This cherry apparently stands a great deal of cold and drought . After some 

 improvement it might be made into a fruit for the home garden in the more 

 northern sections of the United States. It m.ay possibly be hybridized with 

 the large-fruited sweet and sour cherries and therewith give rise to a race of 

 bush cherries suitable for growing in the drier sections of the United States. 

 It may also be tested as a possible dwarfing stock for cherries in dry and sterile 

 localities." {Meyer.) 



See also remarks under No. 1331a (S. P. I. No. 28022). 



28946. Prunus microcarpa C. A. Meyer. Cherry. 

 From mountains near Bacharden, Turkestan. "(No. 1346a, Jime 5, 1910.) 



A wild cherry growing into a tall bush up to 10 feet high. Found between 

 stony debris in dry river beds and on rocky mountain sides. Apparently 

 stands great drought. Perhaps of value as a stock for cherries in stony and 

 dry localities." {Meyer.) 



See also remarks under Nos. 473 (S. P. I. No. 27303) and 1266a (S. P. I. 

 No. 27337). 



28947. Prunus sp. Cherry. 

 From Askabad, Turkestan. "(No. 1347a, June 9, 1910.) A small, dark- 

 red, sour cherry, very juicy; said to come from Persia. Used stewed in com- 

 potes, and in spirits. To be tried imder irrigation in the dry and hot sections 

 of the United States." {Meyer.) 



28948. Prunus cerasifera divaricata (Ledeb.) Schneider. Plum. 

 From Askabad, Turkestan. "(No. 1348a, June 9, 1910.) A small sour plum, 



round, not larger than a marble, of green color, with red cheek, clingstone. 

 Said to come from Persia. Used stewed in compotes and with meats. Called 

 Alitcha. To be tried as a garden fruit under irrigation in the dry and hot sec- 

 tions of the United States." {Meyer.) 



28949. Prunus cerasifera divaricata (Ledeb.) Schneider. Plum. 

 From Askabad, Turkestan. "(No. 1349a, June 9, 1910.) A small sour plum 



of green color, larger than the preceding number, but otherwise the same 

 remarks apply to it. Called ^h'/c/io." {Meyer.) 



Note.— "These plums are apparently not grafted, but are raised from seed. 

 Although small and sour, their early-fruiting capacities recommend them for 

 hybridization work." {Meyer.) 



28950. Prunus cerasifera divaricata (Ledeb.) Schneider. Plum. 

 From Old Bokhara, Turkestan. "(No. 1350a. June 20, 1910.") A small, 



red, round phun of very sweet taste, called Alitchn. Used fresh like ordinary 

 plums. Of value like preceding numbers." {Meyer.) 



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