
          22452. ROSA SP. Meyer's semi
double yellow rose. From Peking,
China. A remarkable early, deep yellow, 
non-fragrant rose, valuable for
breeders on account of early blooming 
and for gardens. Shoots rank,
often six feet. Distinct from xanthina
with single flowers, and hugonis with
scarcely double lighter yellow ones.
Try on various stocks.

27180. ROSA SP. Wild Rose.
From F. N. Meyer, near Gagri, Caucasus, 
Russia. Strong-growing rose with
many large fruits, found in dry, rocky
locations. For experimental use as a
stock in semi-tropical locations and
for greenhouse forcing.

33347. ROSCHERIA MELANOCHAETES. 
From. Mr. G. Regnard,
Port Louis, Mauritius. A palm 15 to
25 feet high, with many aerial roots,
and a stem 2 to 3 inches in diameter, 
with a ring of spines, when young,
below each leaf-scar. Very ornamental. 
Occurs in shaded forests at an
elevation of 1,000 feet in the Seychelles.
        