A Grafted Persimmon Tree in China. 



The Japanese Persimmon or Kaki as grown in our south- 

 ern states is generally a comparatively small tree, where- 

 as the Chinese varieties of this fruit which Mr. Frank 

 Meyer is sending in appear to form larger trees. The use 

 of TJiospijros lotus as a stock for these Chinese persimmons 

 has been questioned by American nurserymen. The above 

 photograph shows that in China at least it is a congenial 

 stock for Chinese varieties. This particular variety is 

 known as the "Kuo kei" (S.P.I. No. 37469). Photo No. A 29, 

 by F. N. Meyer, near Lingpau, Honan, China, Dec. 23, 1913. 



