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16909 to 16927— Continued. 



16915. Popitlus sp. Poplar. 



From Hwai-jou. "(No. 15.) This poplar seems to be a favorite tree for 

 temple yards; it grows to a very large size, has a straight trunk with branches 

 trimmed high from the ground and with large, dark green leaves. It will be 

 much appreciated as an avenue or park tree." (Meyer.) 



16916. Pyrus sinensis. Pear. 

 From Tcha-ching. (No. 109.) For description see No. 16911. 



16917. Prunus armeniaca. Apricot. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(Nos. 28 and 29.) A wild apricot with small fruits; 

 apparently grows wild in a few canons." (Meyer. ) 



16918. Prunus sp. Cherry. 



From Tang-shan. "(No. 93.) Apparently a cherry which grows in bush- 

 like form, much resembling a red currant bush. According to the Chinese, 

 the fruits are small but sweet, ripening in early June." (Meyer.) 



16919. Amygdalus persica. Peach. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(No. 32.) A wild peach found near an old 

 monastery, ,but occurring in many different places — probably escaped from 

 cultivation. ' ' ( Meyer. ) 



16920. Morus alba. Mulberry. 



From Ming Tombs. ' ' ( No. 92. ) A form with very deeply cut leaves, which 

 appear to be decidedly different from the common type." (Meyer.) 



16921. Diospyros kaki. Persimmon. 



From Ming Tombs Valley. "(Nos. 104 and 105.) These trees are grafted 

 upon wild stock and are planted 20 to 30 feet apart. Being slow growers, 

 peaches are planted between the young trees and afterwards taken out when 

 the persimmons need the space. They seem to love a somewhat sheltered 

 position in the foothills of the mountains in a soil made of decomposed rock." 

 (Meyer.) 



16922. Fraxinus sp. Ash. 



From Shan-hai-kwan. "(No. 11.) A decidedly ornamental shade tree; 

 grows in dry situations." (Meyer.) 



16923. Morus alba. Mulberry. 



From Ming Tombs. "(No. 91.) Another form with deeply laciniated 

 leaves. ' ' ( Meyer. ) 



16924. Pyrus sinensis. Pear. 



From Tcha-ching. "(No. 119.) An attractive, medium-sized white pear 

 with a long stem and nonmelting flesh; much relished by the Chinese." 



{Meyer.) 



16925. Populus sp. Poplar. 



From Kaulitang. "(No. 38.) This poplar thrives in sandy soil and is 

 planted largely on sandy wastes where no other tree would flourish. The 

 Chinese use the wood in building houses, coffins, etc. A rather ornamental 

 tree with silvery bark." (Meyer.) 



16926. Populus sp. Poplar. 



From Chang-li. "(No. 30.) A very large poplar with a straight, smooth 

 trunk ; well fitted for park or avenue planting. ' ' ( Meyer. ) 



16927. Vitis sp. Grape. 



From Hsuen-hwa-fu. " (Nos. 102, 106, and 107. ) A fine white grape, berries 

 very long and in heavy bunches; commands high prices and is really a fine 

 table grape; can be kept in paper-lined baskets in a cool place until Chinese 

 New Year ( early February ) . " ( Meyer. ) 

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