
          30352. PYRUS sp. Nanshi'pt. Pear. Collected by Frank N. Meyer in Sinkiang, 
China, in 1910. The fruit is of medium size, borne on long slender stems; 
flesh sweet and juicy, slightly gritty. This pear is a good keeper and may 
prove to be a good canner. Matures in August and September and is good 
until frost. (Bell, Md. and Chico, Calif.)

38263. PYRUS sp. Pin li Pear. From Wulipu, Honan, China, where it was collected by Frank N. Meyer. Fruits are of medium size and with deep golden-
yellow color; the flesh is yellowish, rather coarse, granular, fairly juicy. 
Matures in August and is a good keeper. (Chico, Calif. and Bell, Md.)

55805. PYRUS sp. Van Fleet hybrid Pear. A hybrid probably between Golden 
Russet, an Oriental pear, and one or more of the Pyrus communis types. A 
handsome golden-colored variety which, when properly ripened, bakes and preserves well. The trees are strong and vigorous, with large, thick, golden 
leaves. Matures in September and keeps well. (Bell, Md. and Chico, Calif.)

56491. PYRUS sp. Pear. From Yunnan, China. Obtained by Miss Clara 
Petersen for J. F. Rock, Agricultural Explorer. A vigorous tree from the 
mountains of Puerhfu. The white flowers are borne in great profusion and 
the fruits remain for a long time on the tree, turning black and sweet 
when ripe. This species is used in southern Yunnan as a stock for cultivated pears, and should be tested for that purpose by plant breeders in 
the southern half of the United States. (Savannah, Ga.)

64224. PYRUS sp. Pear. A hybrid pear produced by Dr. Walter Van Fleet. 
It is a cross between a Chinese pear and one or more of the Pyrus communis 
types. The pear is a selection from original trees grown at the Plant 
Introduction Garden, Chico, California, and numbered S. P. I. 28497. 
Fruits of medium size, slightly irregular, with stems one-half to two 
inches long. The flesh is firm, somewhat coarse and granular. The blight-
resistant qualities and productiveness of this pear would seem to make it 
worthy of trial in the southern United States. Matures in August. (Bell, 
Md. and Chico, Calif.)

57311. RHAMNUS DAVURICA. Buckthorn. From Echo, Manchuria. Presented 
by A. D. Woeikoff, Director, Experimental Farm. A shrub or small tree, 
up to 30 feet in height, with more or less arching branches which are 
often thornless. The oblong or oval leaves are slender-pointed and 
finely toothed. The black fruits, in dense clusters, are about 1/4 inch 
in diameter. Of value for rough shrubberies. Probably hardy throughout 
the United States. (Bell, Md.)

62230. RHAMNUS DAVURICA. From China. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, 
Agricultural Explorer. A large, spreading shrub having rather small, 
deep-green leaves and numerous small, purple or black fruits. The 
branches are stout and thorny, and the oblong, leathery leaves are 
grayish green beneath. It is native to northern China and Siberia, and 
is probably hardy throughout the United States. (Chico, Calif.)

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