48 HORTICULTURE [Box. Absts., Vol. IX, 



307. Nash, George V. Amygdalus davidiana. Addisonia 5: 9, 10. PL 165 (colored). 

 1920. — This peach was discovered in 1867 by Abb^ David near Pekin, China, and later intro- 

 duced by him into England. The ornamental flowers, appearing early, produce fruit of no 

 value. The tree may prove of value for grafting stock. — T. J. Fitzpairick. 



308. Nash, George V. Aphalandra nitens. Addisonia 5: 23, 24. PL 172 {colored). 

 1920. — A highly ornamental plant of the Acanthus family, native of Columbia. It was intro- 

 duced into England in 1867. It is readily propagated by cuttings and thrives under green- 

 house cultivation. — T. J . Fitzpatrick. 



309. Nash, George V. Benzoin aestivale. Addisonia 5: 15, 16. PL 168 (colored). 

 1920. — This spice-bush of the laurel family is a native of northeastern U. S. A. and Ontario. 

 It is well adapted to the winter garden in low damp situations. The bright yellow flowers 

 appear in early spring before the leaves and the bright red fruit in August and September. — 

 T. J. Fitzpatrick. 



310. Nash, George V. Bryophyllum crenatum. Addisonia 4: 63. PL 152 (colored). 

 1919. — A native of central Madagascar and a succulent of easy culture. — T.J. Fitzpatrick. 



311. Nash, George V. Bulbophyllum grandiflorum. Addisonia 4: 71, 72. PZ. i56 (colored). 

 1919. — A large-flowered ornamental plant from New Guinea, recently receiving attention from 

 culturists. — T. J. Fitzpatrick. 



312. Nash, George V. Corylopsis spicata. Addisonia 5: 19, 20. PL 170 (colored). 

 1920. — This shrub belongs to the witch-hazel family and is a native of southern Japan. The 

 flowers and leaves are highly ornamental. Propagation may be effected by seed or by layer- 

 ing. — T. J . Fitzpatrick. 



313. Nash, George V. Crataegus calpodendron. Addisonia 4: 67, 68. PL 15 Jt (colored). 

 1919. — This decorative pear thorn is a native of the eastern U. S. A. It is the Crataegus 

 tomentosa of authors. As the red fruit persists until the following spring the plant is desir- 

 able as an ornamental shrub. — T. J. Fitzpatrick. 



314. Nash, George V. Elaeagnus multifiora. Addisonia 4: 69, 70. PL 155 (colored). 

 1919. — A much-branched shrub, native of China and Japan, with highly ornamental flowers 

 and fruit. — T. J. Fitzpatrick. 



315. Nash, George V. Euonymus patens. Addisonia 4: 75. PL 158 (colored). 1919. — 

 A shrub of decorative value, native of central China. It was introduced into the U. S. A. by 

 George H. Hall in 18G0.— T. J. Fitzpatrick. 



316. Nash, George V. Rosa "Dr. Van Fleet." Addisonia 5: 7, 8. PL 16^ (colored). 1920.— 

 This garden hybrid was produced in 1907 by pollinating with a hybrid between Rosa 

 wichuraiana and R. safrano. This rose is a climber with shining leaves and flesh-pink 

 flowers, and is much admired. — T. J. Fitzpatrick. 



317. Nash, George V. Viburnum dilatatum. Addisonia 5: 1, 2. PL 161 (colored). 

 1920. — A highly ornamental Viburnum, native of China and Japan, introduced into England 

 about 1875, and since widely cultivated. — T. J . Fitzpatrick. 



318. Proschowsky, R. Au sujet de fruits comestibles de Chamaerops humilis et d'autres 

 palmiers rustiques. [Concerning edible fruits of Chamaerops humilis and other hardy palms.] 

 Rev. Hort. 93: 230-231. 1921. — Several species have produced individuals having edible 

 fruit of fair quality. These include Chamaerops humilis L.; Phoenix canariensis Hort. 

 var edulis; and Bulia capitata Beccari vars. pulposa and pygmaea. Other genera which should 

 be examined for possible valuable selections are Sabal, Erythea, and Brahea. — E. J. Kraus. 



