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22430. Chrysophyllum maglismontana Soncl. Stem-vrugte. 



From Pretoria, Transvaal. Presented by Prof. J. Burtt Davy, agrostologist 



and botanist, Transvaal Department of Agriculture. Received March 

 27, 1908. 



"A handsome evergreen shrub or small tree. Requires a warm, temperate 

 climate, but will stand light frost." (Davy.) 



22431. Kyllinga brevifolia Iiottb. Sedge. 



Grown in the Department greenhouse, Washington, D. C, under C. V. P. 

 No. 0569, season 1907-S ; numbered, for convenience in distributing, 

 March 28, 1908. 



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ber 5, 1907. It is a flue-leaved sedge of a very rich green color and a decided 

 stoloniferous habit. It is claimed to be quite aggressive in the lawn of Mr. 

 Sullivan and to take kindly to repeated mowings. To be developed as a lawn 

 plant for the South." (Vinall.) 



22432 to 22459. 



From Peking, Chihli, China. Received through Mr. Frank N. Meyer, ag- 

 ricultural explorer, at the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Cal., March 

 16, 1908. 



A collection of cuttings and seeds, as follows : 



22432. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. 



From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 209, 

 Jan. 17, 1908.) A large variety of the so-called Peking pear; round like 

 an apple, of very pale yellow color, and of melting flesh. Can be intro- 

 duced into the Western World as it is. Formerly sent under No. 109 

 (S. P. I. No. 16916). Chinese name Ta pal 11." (Meyer.) 



22433. Prunus sp. Plum. 



From Shifengtse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 210, 

 Jan. 17, 1908.) A large, red plum, said to be early and very good. 

 Chinese name Ta hong H tse." (Meyer.) 



22434. Maltxs sp. Crab apple. 



From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 214, 

 Jan. 21, 1908.) A fine flowering crab apple, of shrubby form, bearing 

 masses of rose-colored flowers followed by edible scarlet crab apples. 

 Chinese name Hal tang Ivua." (Meyer.) 



22435. Malus sp. Crab apple. 



From Hsiendjetse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 215, 

 Jan. 21, 1908.) A variety of the preceding, No. 214 (S. P. I. No. 22434) ; 

 said to be larger, with flowers of white color, followed by very small 

 fruits." (Meyer.) 



22436. (Undetermined.) 



From Changnantse Temple, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 220, 

 Jan. 21, 1908.) Tree cuttings, probably a Rhus, but as no leaves could 

 be found it may prove to be something different ; the wood is very hard 

 and brittle. The tree is said to be the only specimen around Peking, as 

 a priest assured us." (Meyer.) 



22437. Amygdaltts armeniaca (L.) Duin. Apricot. 



From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 224, Jan. 22, 

 1908.) A large apricot, said to be white with a red tip. Chinese name 

 Hal tschai ta pal sing." (Meyer.) 



22438. Pyrus chinensis Lindl. Pear. 



From Poliping, west of Peking, Chihli. China. "(No. 225, Jan. 22, 

 190S.) A very good pear, nonmelting. but very juicy. The Chinese con- 

 sider this one of their best pears. A good keeper. Color light yellow, of 

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