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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.)

59408. PYRACANTHA ANGUSTIFOLIA. Malaceae. From Yunnan, China. Collected
by J. F. Rock, National Geographic Society, Washington, D. C.  A
much-branched spiny shrub 4 to 5 feet high found in dry streams beds and
meadows around the Likiang Snow Range, at an altitude of 9,000 feet. The
leaves are small and linear, and the fruits are a rich orange-red.
Probably tender north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md. )

40736. PYRACANTHA CRENULATA KANSUENSIS. Malaceae. From Kansu Province,
China.  Collected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A small
shrub, with fine foliage and orange-colored berries of attractive appearance.
It grows on stony mountainsides in China, and is recommended for
those parts of the United States where the winters are mild. (Chico,
Calif.)

63365. PYRACANTHA GIBBSII. Malaceae. From Nogent sur Vernissen, Loiret,
France. Presented by M. L. Parde, Directeur de l'Arboretum National des
Barres.  A fine ornamental evergreen bush, vigorous and hardy, native to
Hupeh and Szechwan, China. It becomes 12 to 14 feet high, is nearly spineless, and in the autumn bears large clusters of scarlet berries which
contrast admirably with the glossy dark-green foliage. Probably tender
north of southern Ohio. (Bell, Md. )

54991. PYRACANTHA GIBBSII YUNNANENSIS. Malaceae. Firethorn. Secured
through Vilmorin-Andrieux and Co., Paris, France. A handsome ornamental
shrub or small tree, native to the mountains of southwestern China. It
has bright-green leaves and bears in fall and winter a multitude of red
berries. The variety yunnanensis differs from the typical P. crenulata
in being more vigorous, and in having much longer spines and less dentate
leaves. The fruits are smaller but are brighter colored and more abundant.
Probably hardy as far north as Philadelphia. (Chico, Calif.)
        