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CASTANEA PUMILA X CRENATA. Hybrid chestnut. A
hybrid between the American chinkapin and the Japanese chestnut,
produced by Dr. Walter Van Fleet. Good producer and strongly
resistant to the chestnut bark disease. Nuts of fair quality, intermediate
in size between the chinkapin and Japanese chestnut.

40035 and 40036. CASTANEA sp. Chestnut. From F. N.
Meyer, Huihsien, Kansu, China. A species of medium tall growth;
trunk more slender and bark smoother than in C. mollissima ; also
the leaves, burs, and nuts are smaller. Prefers well-shaded situations
and damp soil. Of value as a nut-bearing tree.

44664. CATALPA BUNGEI. From Prof. Joseph Bailie, Nanking,
China. Ornamental Chinese tree, up to 100 feet in height,
somewhat resembling the ordinary catalpa or bean tree, C. bignonioides,
of the Eastern States. It has much smaller leaves and somewhat
smaller flowers, white with purple dots. Has proved hardy at
the Arnold Arboretum. The strong, light, and durable timber is
said to be in much demand. Native of northern China.

24714. CATHA EDULIS. Khat. From Mr. T. Gerolimato,
Harrar, Abyssinia. The khat tree of Arabia and Abyssinia, where
its culture is an important industry. The leaves are chewed by the
Arabs for the stimulating effect produced by the alkaloid which they
contain. Distributed under special restrictions by the department
for investigative purposes only.

40017. CEPHALOTAXUS DRUPACEA SINENSIS. From
F. N. Meyer, Kwanyintang, Shensi, China. Evergreen conifer,
growing into a tall shrub or rarely a small gnarled tree. Somewhat
resembles C. fortunei, but of more dense growth. Especially beautiful
when young, and the sucker growth is even more compact than
young plants. Withstands much shade and thrives on rocky land.
Of value as an ornamental in mild-wintered parts of the United
States.

CHAENOMELES LAGENARIA CATHAYENSIS. From F.
N. Meyer, China. A shrub or small tree, the fruits of which are
prized for their strong, pleasant aroma. Used in China for perfuming
rooms; also for preserves. Leaves turn rich scarlet in the
fall. Possibly not hardy north of Philadelphia except in sheltered
locations. Known also as Cydonia cathayensis.
        