
          36737. BERBERIS CHINENSIS. 
Barberry. From F. N. Meyer,
Hsiao Wu tai shan, China. A shrub of
low growth, 1 to 3 feet high, found 
between boulders and rocks at elevations
of 4,000 to 6,000 feet. Becomes very
showy towards the end of summer
when the berries, which are produced
in great abundance, assume a bright
coral-red color. Of value as an 
ornamental for rockeries, etc., in the
northern states.

27118. BERBERIS DICTYOPHYLLA. 
Barberry. From the Royal
Botanic Gardens, Kew, England. 
Native of Yunnan, southern China, at an
altitude of 10000 feet. A graceful 
deciduous shrub, with long slender
branches, along which the leaves are
grouped in small tufts, subtended by
long triple spines. The leaves turn a
beautiful red in autumn. Fruit oval
bright red.

13353. BERBERIS SIEBOLDI.
Barberry. From Central Experimental
Farm, Ottawa, Canada through David
Fairchild. A hardy, deciduous shrub
of rounded form, native of Japan.
Yery similar to B. vulgaris, but more
dwarf in habit, usually below 8 feet
in height. Leaves thin, medium size,
1 to 2 1-2 inches long. Fruit round,
bright yellowish-red.
        