CONTENTS 



The Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees - Origin and 



Deveopment 1 



Early Interest in the Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees in 



the United States 3 



The First Gift of Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees to the 



Nation's Capital 9 



The Second Gift of Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees to the 



Nation's Capital 16 



Conclusion 23 



Notes and Selected References 30 



Appendix 36 



Biographical Profiles of Major Participants in the Introduction 



of the Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees 36 



Letters and Reports by USDA Scientists Concerning the Need 

 for the Destruction of the First Shipment of 



Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees 49 



A Glossary of Terms Used in Letters and by USDA 

 Scientists in Referring to the Pests and Diseases Found 



on the Cherry Trees Sent From Japan in 1909 55 



Descriptive List of the Second Shipment of Cherry Trees 57 



Approximate Dates on Which Oriental Cherry Trees 



Were in Full Bloom, 1921-76 59 



Significant Botanical and Horticultural Institutions 



Where Japanese Flowering Cherry Trees Are Grown 60 



Index 62 



