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45930 to 45939— Continued. 



and resembles orange peel in flavor and appearance. The fruits ripen 

 during the month of October ; since they do not possess long-keeping 

 qualities, they disappear very quickly. In fruit stores in Ichang they 

 all have disappeared during December. The trees grow to medium large 

 size and resemble pummelos in general appearance, though they are less 

 massive in outline and the foliage is of a lighter hue of green. The trees 

 are densely branched and have large spines on the main branches and 

 small ones even on the bearing branchlets. The foliage suffers a good 

 deal from caterpillars, the trunks are attacked by borers, and maggots 

 are occasionally found in the fruit. Foreign residents in and around 

 Ichang make from these lemons a very fine lemonade, which is of a more 

 refreshing quality than the ordinary kind ; they are also used in pastry, 

 sauces, and preserves. On the whole it seems that this Ichang lemon 

 is a very desirable home fruit for those sections of the United States 

 that are adapted to its culture, especially the South Atlantic and Gulf 

 States. It may also prove to be hardier than any other citrus fruit of 

 economic importance. Around Ichang trees have withstood temperatures 

 of 19° F." 



45932. Citrus nobilis Lour. King- orange. 

 "(No. 1289. Changyang, Hupeh, China. December 10, 1917.) Chun 



gan (spring orange) and Loba gan (turnip orange). A large mandarin 

 of a fine light-orange color, with a corrugated skin ; it contains few seeds 

 and has a sweet refreshing flavor." 



45933. Citrus nobilis deliciosa (Ten.) Swingle. Tangerine. 

 "(No. 1290. Changyang, Hupeh, China. December 10, 1917.) Cliuan 



chii tze (Szechwan orange). A large flat tangerine of bright reddish 

 color, with very loose skin. Very sweet but somewhat fiat in taste. It 

 is a poor keeper and shipper, but on account of its attractive appearance 

 is very much in demand. It is supposed to have originated in 

 Szechwan." 



45934. Citrus sp. 



"(No. 129L Changyang, Hupeh, China. December 10, 1917.) Ba ehr 

 gan (handle orange). An orange with the color and shape of a lemon, 

 of fresh, sweet taste, and containing many seeds." 



45935. Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck. Orange. 

 "(No. 1292. Changyang, Hupeh, China. December 10, 1917.) Esiang 



gem (fragrant orange). An orange of medium size, golden-orange color, 

 firm flesh, and fresh, sweet taste, and containing, as a rule, a fair number 

 of small seeds." 

 45936 and 45937. Citrus ichangensis Swingle. Ichang lemon. 



45936. "(No. 1293. Ichang, China. December 20, 1917.) A coarse 

 variety of Ichang lemon, with a thick, dark-yellow skin, and con- 

 taining very many large seeds. Possibly a hybrid With a pum- 

 melo. Obtained from the garden of the British Consulate at 

 Ichang.'" 



45937. "(No. 1294. Ichang, Hupeh, China. December 30, 1917.) 

 An especially fine variety of Ichang lemon, very juicy and having 

 a delightful fragrance. It makes a superior lemonade. The tree 

 is of a somewhat drooping habit, and the foliage is very dense. 

 Obtained from the garden of the British Consulate at Ichang." 



