
          PUNICA GRANATUM.
Pomegranate. Evergreen shrub with
attractive, usually scarlet flowers, and
large round fruits. The skin is leathery, 
and encloses a large number of
small seeds, each surrounded by a layer 
of pink acidulous pulp, eaten out
of hand or used to prepare a refreshing 
drink. Flavor vinous, very pleasant. 
Rind contains tannin and is used
in the manufacture of "Morocco "
leather.

PYRUS BETULAEFOLIA.Pear.
Tall, rather narrow Chinese tree,
with pale foliage, comparatively small
flowers and russet fruits rarely more
than ½ an inch in diameter. Fast
growing, shapely tree, hardy in the
dry cold regions of this country and
Canada. Unfortunately often suffers
from pear blight. Used extensively by
the Chinese as a stock. Grows easily
from cuttings. For breeders of 
cultivated pears.

39723. QUERCUS INSIGNIS.
Mexican White Oak. From C. A. Purpus, 
Zacuapam, Yera Cruz, Mexico. A
rapidly growing tree, very different
in habit from most oaks. Is quite erect,
reaching a height of 75 feet, and 
sending out large branches 30 or 40 feet
above the ground. It is best suited to
a moist, warm climate.
        