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PaeoTiia moid an . (Ranunculaceae . ) 38340. Plants of tree 

 peonies from Tsaochou fu, Shantung, China. "Twelve rare 

 varieties cf tree peonies, among which are said to be yel- 

 low, blue, green, and black flowered ones. The soil best 

 suited to these tree peonies is a loose porous, sandy loam, 

 with perfect drainage and of great depth. In the district 

 to the northwest of Tsao-chou one finds such soil and 

 climatic conditions as seem to suit this peony to per- 

 fection and the plants are grown there on fields as regular 

 crops and are sent all over eastern China, going as far 

 south as Canton, and as far north as Mukden to be used 

 mainly for forcing purposes. There are said to be more 

 than 300 varieties in cultivation here. The best time for 

 transplanting is considered to be September, while propa- 

 gation is effected through division. The plants require 

 three and one-half feet distance in all directions to de- 

 velop to perfection, while older plants need even 4-6 feet 

 distance apart. At the approach of winter these peonies 

 are covered over with some soil, which is taken away again 

 in early March. This saves the flower buds from being 

 winter-killed and reduces danger of damage by men or 

 beasts, as the wood of the tree peony is quite brittle. It 

 is thought that possibly an industry could be established 

 in some suitaole section of the semi-arid southwestern 

 United States, where the tree peony could be grown in large 

 quantities, to supply florists with one of the most deco- 

 rative flowers for winter forcing purposes." (Meyer's 

 introduction. ) 



Paulou-nia fort-mid.' (Scrophulariaceae . ) 38184. Root 

 cuttings from the village of Chin kao tchien, Honan, China. 

 "A paulownia, planted here and there on sandy lands as a 

 soil binder and a windbreak. The wood is of a very light 

 nature and is used in the construction of light furniture, 

 playthings for children, bowls, jars, etc. Of value as a 

 soil binder and an ornamental park tree, especially for the 

 mild wintered sections of the United States." (Meyer's 

 introduction. ) 







Puttied, gmiuitiun . (Punicaceae . ) 38185. Cuttings of a 

 pomegranate from Tsaochou fu, Shantung, China. "A pome- 

 granate, producing very large double flowers of a brilliant 

 red color. No fruits are set. Chinese name, 'Hswang sheh 

 liu hua, ' meaning 'Double flowered pomegranate.' Obtained 

 from the garden of the Roman Catholic Mission." (Meyer's 

 introduction. } 



Pijrus sincnsis. (Malaceae.) 38240-242, 38262-271, 38277- 

 278. Cuttings of pears from Shansi, Honan, and Shantung, 

 China. Fifteen varieties, some of which are remarkable for 

 their keeping qualities, and others of very large size, all 

 of probable value for breeding work. (Meyer's introduction.) 



