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flavored variety, flattened in shape, with thin, sour skin, rich flavored flesh, and 

 altogether the most delicate plum I have eaten in Japan, though not to be compared 

 with a good variety of Primus domestica-. It is said to be the best paying plum in 

 Ikecla, the plum-growing center of Japan." (Fairchild.) 



9236. Prunus triflora? Japanese plum. 



From Ikeda, Japan. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild (No. 

 970, July 5, 1902), January 6, 1903. 



Guanji. "Seeds bought on the market. This is essentially the same as No. 9235, 

 though the fruit is somewhat larger and not quite so sweet. It is evidently one of 

 the principal market plums, for one sees it everywhere, whether under this or some 

 other name. ' ' ( Fairchild. ) 



9237. VlCIA HIRSUTA. 



From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 1033, August, 1902), February 28, 1903. 



Suzumeno yendo. "A leguminous plant worthy of investigation as a possible fod- 

 der plant or for breeding experiments, as it is said to be occasionally used in Japan 

 for fodder. I was unable to see this species growing. " (Fairchild.) 



9238. Desmodium podocarpum var. japonicum. 



From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 1034, August, 1902), February 28, 1903. 



Nusubito Hagi. "A species of Leguminosae of possible use in breeding experiments 

 with leguminous fodder plants. I did not see the plant growing." (Fairchild. ) 



9239 to 9243. Pyrus sinensis. Japanese pear. 



From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 1035, August, 1902), January 6, 1903. 



' ' This collection will include, according to contract, some sorts which keep until 

 July and even longer, and some very large-fruited kinds, which originated in the 

 north of Japan. I have eaten many varieties of pear in Japan and, while none are 

 as good as our pears, they are, nevertheless, refreshing fruits. I believe they should 

 be advertised as a fruit for poor people, since the trees are heavy bearers and the 

 fruit will keep well. In Japan nearly all the trees seen were trained upon over- 

 head trellises, and it seems to be the popular idea that they will not bear well unless 

 so trained. The selection of these varieties has been left to Mr. H. Suzuki, of the 

 Yokohama Nursery Company, whose friend at Kawasaki is a specialist in Japan 

 pears. A list follows." (Fairchild.) 



9239. 9242. 



Waseaka. Tai haka. 



9240. 9243. 



Ofurugawa. Chiojuro. 



9241. (Label missing. ) 



9244 to 9247. Eriobotrya japonica. Loquat. 



From Yokohama, Japan. Received through Messrs. Lathrop and Fairchild 

 (No. 1036, August, 1902), January 6, 1903. 



Japanese loquats, called Biwas in Japan, as follows: 



9244. 9246. 



Tanaka. (See No. 8890.) Variegated. 



9245. 9247. 



Long fru it. Mavuni. 



