14 SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPORTED. 



22571 to 22629— Continued. 



22575. Spiraea sp. 



From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 158, Nov. 20, 1907.) A very 

 low growing Spiraea, with adiantum-like leaves. May be of use as an 

 ornamental shrub for rockeries or for gardens in semiarid regions." 

 (Meyer.) 



22576. Prtjntts sp. Plum. 

 From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 162, Nov. 21, 1907.) A double 



red-flowered, bushy plum called Yu men tau. Said to be very fine look- 

 ing in springtime. Propagated by being budded on to Amygdalus 

 davidiana or by layering." (Meyer.) 



22577. Pruntjs sp. Plum. 

 From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 163, Nov. 21, 1907.) A large- 

 flowered, bushy plum, the flowers of which are said to have a blue color. 

 Chinese name Tsu tsa Ian hua. Probably a variety of No. 162 (S. P. I. 

 No. 22576)." (Meyer.) 



22578. Catalpa bungei C. A. Meyer. 



From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 164, Nov. 21, 1907.) Chinese 

 name Wu tung shu. A fine flowering tree ; also of use for wind-breaks 

 and for poles. Adapted to semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 



22579. (Undetermined.) Bamboo. 



From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 165, Nov. 21, 1907.) An orna- 

 mental bamboo of a very low growing, bushy habit, 3 to 5 feet high. 

 Loves a somewhat protected place — for instance, against a wall with 

 southern or eastern exposure. Chinese name Tsau cnn." (Meyer.) 



22580. Prunus armeniaca L. Apricot. 

 From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 172, Nov. 23, 1907.) A red, 



medium-sized apricot ; said to be very early. Chinese name Hung siing." 

 (Meyer.) 



22581. Cydonia sp. Quince. 

 From Pangshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 174, Nov. 23, 1907.) A small- 

 fruited quince, the fruits of which are very fragrant and much in demand 

 as room perfumers. Chinese name Pel mu hua. Apparently a variety 

 of Cydonia japonica." (Meyer.) 



22582. Fraxinus sp. Ash, 

 From Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 176, Nov. 29, 1907.) A shrubby 



ash, found in dry and sterile locations. Seems to be different from No. 

 155 (S. P. I. No. 22572) ; otherwise, the same remarks apply to it." 

 (Meyer.) 



22583. Euonymtjs sp. 



From Yenmenkwan, Chihli, China. "(No. 178, Nov. 30, 1907.) A 

 shrubby, deciduous Euonymus, found growing in very dry situations; 

 may be of use as a garden shrub in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 



22584. Sambtjcus sp. Elder. 

 From near Santchako, Chihli, China. "(No. 179, Dec. 1, 1907.) A 



thrifty species of elder, seen only a couple of times. Loves moist situa- 

 tions." (Meyer.) 

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