24 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



21875 to 21932— Continued. 



21919. Rhododendron sp. 



From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. ISO, Dec. 2, 1907.) Prob- 

 ably Rhododendron micranthum. A small-leaved, semi-evergreen bush 

 bearing small clusters of yellowish white flowers in early summer. Is 

 always found growing at elevations from 3,000 to 8,000 feet." (Meyer.) 



21920. Ulmtjs sp. Elm. 



From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 181, Dec. 2, 1007.) An 

 elm growing to be a tall tree, bearing broad leaves. The trees when 

 young have corky wings all along their branches, which makes them look 

 striking. Seems to thrive besl in somewhat moist soil." (Meyer.) 



21921. Crataegus pinnatifida P.unge. Hawthorn. 



From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 182, Dec. 2, 1907.) A very 

 hardy hawthorn with glistening white twigs; may be of use as a fence 

 plant in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 



21922. Mali's sp. Crab apple. 



From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 183, Dec. 2, 1907.) The 

 very hardy, small-fruited crab apple, upon which the Chinese grafi their 

 improved forms of crab apples. Chinese name Saw tin tse." (Meyer.) 



21923. Pybus chinensis Lindl. Pear. 

 From Shinglungshan, Chihli. China. "(No. 184, Dec. 2, 1907.) The 



fruits of these wild pear trees become edible after the heavy frosts, but 

 are not particularly fine; the wood, though, is much wanted for the 

 manufacture of printing blocks and for comb making. The trees might 

 be grown in parks as ornamental, hardy trees. Planted in a clump they 

 are very effective." < Meyer.) 



21924. Pbunus tomentosa Thunb. (?). Cherry. 



From near Laushang, Chihli. China. "(No. 186, Dec. 3, 1907.) The 

 wild hush cherry. A very hardy shrub of dense, bushy habit. May be 

 of use in parks and gardens in semiarid regions. Can be propagated by 

 budding on Amygdalus davidiana and by division, layering, and sowing. 

 Chinese name Shan ying tan." I Meyer.) 



21925. Hydrangea sp. 



From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 187, Dec. 4, 1907.) A tall, 

 bushy hydrangea, bearing many umbels of apparently white flowers. A 

 rare shrub, found (only twice) in rocky locations along a water course." 

 i \h yer.) 



21926. Rhododendron sp. 



From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 189, Dec. 4, 1907.) A tall, 

 bushy rhododendron, perfectly deciduous, bearing medium-sized clusters 

 of lilac flowers in early summer. Of use as a shrub in rockeries. Grows 

 apparently between 4,000 and 7,000 feet elevation." (Meyer.) 



21927. Malls sp. Crab apple. 



From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 195, Dec. 10, 1907.) Chinese name 

 Gei tang. The fruits are as large as good-sized cherries, of dark red 

 color with a bluish tinge. Of a very fresh, sour taste and make good 

 preserves. Are grafted upon the wild crab apple. They seem to be able 

 to withstand drought and extremes in temperature very well." (Meyer.) 



21928. Ptrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. 



From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 196, Dec. 10, 1907.) A medium- 

 sized pear of pale yellow color and of soft, melting meat. Can be kept 

 quite a while when handled carefully. Is a rare local variety. Chinese 

 name Pei soo li." (Meyer.) 



