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17842 to 17954— Continued. 



17902. Amygdalus peesica. Peach. 



From Peking. "(No. 88a.) Seed from fruits, among which were some 

 strange types, eaten in different places in north China." (Meyer.) 



17903. Amygdalus peesica. Peach. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. " (No. 89a.) A hardy variety which can probably 

 be grown very far north." (Meyer.) 



17904. Peeilla ocymoides. Perilla. 



From Peking. "(No. 79a.) A plant grown in some localities for the pro- 

 duction of oil, which is obtained from the seed." (Meyer.) 



17905. Diospyeos lotus. Persimmon. 



From Chang-li. "(No. 69a. ) A long- fruited, wild persimmon. The fruits 

 are small and not borne in such great quantities as No. 57a (S. P. I. No. 17906) ; 

 otherwise the same description applies to it." (Meyer. ) 



17906. Diospyeos lotus. Persimmon. 



From Chang-li. "(No. 57a.) A round-fruited, wild persimmon. The 

 fruits are not larger than a cherry, but are very sweet tasting and the trees are 

 heavily loaded. A valuable acquisition as a fruit and ornamental tree, also as 

 a stock plant for the large, seedless persimmon." (Meyer.) 



17907. Diospyeos lotus. Persimmon. 



From Nankon Pass. "(No. 31a.) Seed of the wild persimmon collected 

 from old trees growing at elevated points and apparently at the northern limit 

 of their kind. To be used as stock for the large, seedless persimmon, and also 

 for its fruit and as an ornamental." (Meyer. ) 



17908. Rhamnus sp. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(No. 132a.) A very small, shrubby Rhamnus 

 growing wild in the mountains. Well fit for rockeries and as a very small 

 hedge plant. ' ' ( Meyer. ) 



17909. Rhamnus sp. 



From Tang-san. "(No. 126a.) A large-leaved, bushy Rhamnus from 3 to 

 6 feet in height; loaded at time of collection with black berries. Might do 

 well as a hedge plant, as it has long spines and is very dense." (Meyer.) 



17910. PiNussp. Pine. 



From Chang-li. "(No. 129a.) The common pine found growing in Chi- 

 nese cemeteries." (Meyer.) 



17911. Pinus bungeana. Pine. 

 From Ming Tombs. (No. 108a.) The same as S. P. I. No. 17912. 



17912. Pinus bungeana. Pine. 



From Wei-tsan Mountains. "(No. 137a.) A very beautiful pine with sil- 

 very white bark; a slow grower, but extremely striking when old. The bark 

 peels off in flakes, like the sycamore, but the foliage is not as dense as in most 

 other pines. ' ' ( Meyer. ) 



17913. Prunussp. Plum. 



From Peking. "(No. 90a.) Apparently a very late plum; freestone; fruits 

 not very large, yellowish green with a purplish bloom; rather sweet in taste." 



( Meyer . ) 



17914. Oryza sativa. Rice. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(No. 49a.) A variety of upland rice said to be a 

 softer quality than the one sent under No. 40a (S. P. I. No. 17915)." (Meyer.) 



17915. Oryza sativa. Rice. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(No. 40a.) An upland rice grown sparingly 

 around here. Should be hardy very far north." (Meyer.) 



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