
          39434. AMPELOPSIS ACONITIFOLIA 
DISSECTA. From F. N.
Meyer, Ping yan fu, Shansi, China.
A very handsome vine related to
"Virginia Creeper," with finely cut
light-green leaves downy on the veins,
and dull yellow berries. It is reported
to be of considerable value as a porch,
arbor, or pergola vine, especially in
semi-arid regions. It grows rapidly
and is comparatively hardy.

40738. AMPELOPSIS SP. From
F. N. Meyer, near Meihsien, Shensi,
China. Trailing vine, closely resembling,
A. aconitifolia dissecta, but with
larger leaves and broader winged
leaflets. Berries dull yellow. Grows
in stony soil. For trial in dry 
regions as a porch and trellis vine.

33216. AMYGDALUS COMMUNIS. 
Esperanza Almond. From
Granada, Spain, through Walter T.
Swingle. A variety recommended for
culture by Pedro Giraud, nurseryman
of Granada, who points out that almonds 
give best results on warm, rocky
limestone soils. Grafted on the wild
Chinese stock, Amygdalus davidiana,
S. P. I. 34515. For trial in the California 
and Arizona almond regions.
        