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19390 to 19419— Continued. 



19404. Albizzia julibrissin. 



From Tang-san. "(No. 131a, Oct. 25, 1905.) A small-sized ornamental 

 tree with very finely divided pinnate leaves; bears pinkish blossoms." 

 {Meyer.) 



19405. Crataegus pinnatifida. Hawthorn. 



From Tientsin. "(No. 147a, Nov. 22, 1905.) A large-fruited variety 

 used for making very fine preserves. The trees are decidedly orna- 

 mental and highly deserve to be planted in parks in groups or as solitary 

 specimens. See also No. 52a (S. P. I. No. 17882)." {Meyer.) 



19406. Prosopis sp. ? Mesquite bean. 



From Honolulu, Hawaii. "(No. 150a, Sept. 9, 1905.) A shrub which 

 supplies in its pods an excellent cattle food. Its wood is fine firewood, 

 and when used for fence posts will last a long time. Grows on sandy 

 or on dry wastes where nothing else will grow." {Meyer.) 



19407. Rhamhus sp. Buckthorn. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(No. 175a, Dec. 1, 1905.) A small Rhamnus 

 growing from 3 to 5 feet high; has small leaves which turn to bronze 

 hues in the fall. Might be of use as a small hedge plant, as the stems 

 grow close together and are well furnished with spines." {Meyer.) 



19408. Cinnamomtjm camphora. Camphor tree. 



From Tang-hsi, near Hanchau, Chehkiang. "(No. 220a, Feb. 28, 1906.) 

 Seeds of some fine old camphor trees growing wild and also cultivated." 

 {Meyer.) 



19409. Quercus sp. Oak. 



From Hanchau. "(No. 222a, Mar. 3, 1906.) A few acorns of a tall, 

 deciduous oak used for building purposes." {Meyer.) 



19410. Rhus sp. . Sumac. 



From Hanchau. "(No. 223a, Mar. 4, 1906.) Seeds of a sumac grow- 

 ing wild in the woods. Grows to a medium-sized tree when left alone, 

 but on account of being chopped off is usually found as a bush." 

 {Meyer.) 



19411. Acer sp. 



From near Hanchau. "(No. 225a, Mar. 6, 1906.) A very tall grow- 

 ing maple well adapted for use as an avenue tree." {Meyer.) 



19412. (Undetermined.) 



From Tang-hu. "(No. 226a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A vine growing along a 

 hedge; may be an ornamental." {Meyer.) 



19413. Lonicera. japonica. Honeysuckle. 



From Tang-hsi. "(No. 227a, Feb. 28, 1906.) A large-leaved variety." 

 {Meyer.) 



19414. Caesalpinia sp. (?). 



From Tang-hsi, near Hanchau, "(No. 229a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A very 

 tough timber-producing tree used for making ax and spade handles. 

 Seems to be a Caesalpinia or something closely related." {Meyer.) 



19415. (Undetermined.) 



From Tang-hsi. "(No. 230a, Mar. 1, 1906.) A bush which may prove 

 to be ornamental; often becomes a small tree. Cuttings sent under No. 

 147 (S. P. I. No. 18471)." {Meyer.) 

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