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These are general notes on the history and description of 



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1927. Notes on some rare or remarkable plants. Imp. 



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P. ohiraensis sp. nov. and P. serrulata kinryu form. nov. 

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Includes illustrations of varieties of P. sachalinensis, P. 

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1936. Uber z we i merkwurdige Kirschen. Imp. Acad. 



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P. mutabilis f. kongo and P. serrulata f. vexitlifera. 

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A general treatment with history, selections, famous trees, and 



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