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22571 to 22629— Continued. 



22585. Berbekis chinensis Poir. 



From Shinglung, ChiMi, China. "(No. 185, Dec. 2, 1907.) The same as 

 No. 160 (S. P. I. No. 21909) but from a different locality; for remarks, 

 see this number." {Meyer.) 



22586. Celastrus sp. 



From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 188, Dec. 4, 1907.) A 

 very vigorous species of Celastrus, found growing along rocky trails. 

 May perhaps grow to a very great size ; will trail itself into trees or crawl 

 over rocks." (Meyer.) 



22587. Diervilla sp. Weigela. 

 From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 190, Dec. 4, 1907.) A 



vigorous-growing Weigela, bearing small clusters of pale, rose-colored 

 flowers in early summer. Grows in rocky crevices and on steep moun- 

 tain sides and seems to be able to withstand drought very well. Of use 

 as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks." (Meyer.) 



22588. Philadelphus sp. 



From Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 191, Dec. 4, 1907.) A species of 

 mock orange found growing in dry, rocky locations. May be useful as a 

 garden shrub in dry regions." (Meyer.) 



22589. Deutzia sp. 



From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 192, Dec. 4, 1907.) Found 

 growing in rocky crevices. Seems to be of a very low growth, 2 to 3 feet. 

 Probably of use as a small garden shrub in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 



22590. Spiraea sp. 



From Jehol, Chihli, China. "(No. 200, Dec. 11, 1907.) A small, shrubby 

 Spiraea found growing on dry, exposed mountain sides. Of use as a 

 rockery shrub in small-sized gardens in dry regions." (Meyer.) 



22591. Sambucus racemosa L. (?) Elder. 

 From near Peking, Chihli, China. "(No. 204, Dec. 15, 1907.) A low- 

 growing elder; stands cutting back to the ground every year. Loves to 

 grow on high, dry banks along the fields. May be of use for bank- 

 binding purposes in semiarid regions." (Meyer.) 



22592. Viburnum opulijs L. 



From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 205, Dec. 1, 1907.) A few 

 cuttings of the snowball bushes, which were most heavily loaded with 

 bunches of scarlet berries at time of collecting. Seemed to be a more 

 fioriferous type than the ordinary one." (Meyer.) 



22593. Actinidia kolomikta (Maxim.) Rupr. (?) 



From near Tungying, Chihli, China. "(No. 207, Dec. 4, 1907.) The 

 small-fruited gooseberry bush. Seems to be a variety of much shorter 

 growth than the ordinary type." (Meyer.) 



22594. Quercus sp. Oak. 

 From Shinglungshan, Chihli, China. "(No. 834a, Dec. 2, 1907.) Acorns 



of an oak which bears rather broad leaves, deeply lobed. Probably 

 Quercus mongolica. Grows on dry, rocky mountain sides. May be, for 

 this reason, of use as a foresting tree in semiarid climes. Chinese name 

 Bo U shu." (Meyer.) 

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