
          40023. PRINSEPIA SINENSIS. 
From F.N. Meyer, near San
sze miau, Kansu, China. A spiny shrub
producing edible fruits, found at an
elevation of 6500 feet. For trial in semi-
arid sections of the United States.

32348. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. 
Apricot. From F. N. Meyer,
Imperial Estate &quot;Murgab,&quot; Bairam-
Ali, Oasis of Merv, Russian Turkestan.
A Central Asian variety of apricot
called "Murgab." Reported to be of
fine quality.

33222. PRUNUS AVIUM.
Cherry, var. Garrafal. From Pedro
Giraud, Granada, Spain. Purchased
at the request of W. T. Swingle of the
Bureau of Plant Industry. A giant
cherry having firm sweet flesh. Should
be tried in cherry regions of the Pacific
coast.
        