
          55941. PRUNUS sp. Plum. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, 
Agricultural Explorer. A small tree found along streams on the Likiang 
Plain at altitudes of 9,500 to 10,000 feet. The round, lemon-yellow  
fruits are about an inch in diameter. The tree is a prolific bearer 
and grows on alkaline soil. It may not prove hardy in northern parts 
of this country. (Chico, Calif.)

56121. PRUNUS sp. Plum. From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, 
Agricultural Explorer. This small tree is found growing wild along 
brooks in the mountains, at an altitude of 6,000 feet. The globose, 
yellow, clingstone plums are little more than an inch in diameter, 
with firm rather sour flesh. Introduced mainly for trial as a stock 
plant in the southern half of the United States. (Chico, Calif.)

61769. PSIDIUM GUAJAVA. Guava. From Holguin, Cuba. Presented by 
Thomas R. Towns. A fine large guava with golden-green skin and yellow 
pulp of very sweet flavor. The shrub is vigorous and prolific. For 
trial in the warmest parts of California and Florida. (Chapman Field, Fla.)

13298. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Of unknown origin. This beautiful, 
large, red-mottled fruit has medium-sized, vivid red pulp of a sharp and 
vinous flavor. The skin is thick but inclined to split. Ripens at Chico, 
California, late in October or early in November. For trial in the Gulf 
States and California. (Chico, Calif.)

33227. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Var. Negro Monstruoso. Obtained 
from Granada, Spain, by Dr. Walter T. Swingle. One of the principal 
varieties grown in the vicinity of Granada, Spain; of the "Spanish Sweet" 
type. The fruits are about 3 inches long and wide, deep purplish red to 
a deep cream color, with pulp of splendid flavor. For trial in the Gulf 
States and California. This has proved an excellent variety in California, 
where it ripens early in November. (Chico, Calif.)

33229. PUNICA GRANATUM. Rogises Pomegranate. From Granada, Spain. 
Presented by Pedro Giraud. In the neighborhood of Granada are cultivated 
the finest Spanish pomegranates, and many of the early introductions of 
this fruit into California in the days of the Spanish occupation were 
brought from that region. From the same source comes this attractive 
fruit, which is considered by many as one of the finest of pomegranates. 
It is of medium size, thin-skinned, highly colored and contains pink, 
sweet pulp, with soft seeds. Ripens at Chico, California, about the 
first of November. For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chico, 
Calif.)

59648. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. From Soledad, Cuba. Cuttings 
collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer. An attractive 
double-flowered variety, which might be useful as a pot plant. For 
trial in the Gulf States and California. (Bell, Md.)

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