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keeping qualities, and can be purchased at any time 

 throughout the entire winter. It is in best condition 

 to be eaten during the latter part of winter and early 

 spring. " (Reimer . ) 



Pyrits sp. (Malaceae), 46581. Pear. From China. 

 Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, Superin- 

 tendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, Talent. 

 "No. 59. Hung Li, or 'Red Pear.' Obtained at Mao Shan, 

 near Malanyu, Chihli , China. This pear is of medium 

 size , distinctly round in shape , yellow with a beautiful 

 red blush. This red color is quite rare in oriental 

 pears. The flesh is very firm, juicy, and sweet, but not 

 high in quality. It is an extraordinary keeper , and can 

 be found on the markets until late winter." (Reimer.) 



Pyrus ussuriensis (Malaceae), 46585. Pear. From 

 China. Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, 

 Superintendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, 

 Talent. "No. 50. Ta Suan Li. The name means 'Big Sour Pear. ' 

 Obtained at Mao Shan, near Malanyu, Chihli, China. This 

 is one of the most interesting and may prove one of 

 the most valuable pears that I saw in China. It is very 

 popular in the mountain districts northeast of Peking. 

 The fruit is medium to large in size, slightly flattened 

 in shape and greenish yellow in color. It has a per- 

 sistent calyx, and the stem is medium to long. The 

 flesh is hard, possesses large grit cells around the 

 core, and has a very tart flavor. It is an excellent 

 keeper and, under suitable conditions, often retains its 

 standard quality until early spring. While it cannot be 

 recommended as a desirable commercial variety , it should 

 prove of great value in breeding blight-resistant and 

 hardy varieties for cold regions. In our work the wild 

 P. ussuriensis has shown greater resistance to pear blight 

 than any other species, and since this species also 

 endures more cold than any other, this variety should 

 prove of great value in breeding work." (Reimer.) 



Pyrus ussuriensis (Malaceae), 46586. Pear. From 

 China. Cuttings collected by Prof. F. C. Reimer, 

 Superintendent, Southern Oregon Experiment Station, 

 Talent. "No. 54. E'Li or Nah Li. Obtained at Mao Shan, 

 near Malanyu, Chihli, China. The fruit of this pear is 

 very large, of oblong shape and greenish color. It 

 ripens the latter part of September, is very fragrant 

 and of poor flavor. The calyx is persistent. It is to 

 be regretted that the flavor is not better; however, 



