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22368. DIOSPYROS KAKI. Persimmon. From F. N. Meyer,
Taijatsoa, west of Paotingfu, Chihli, China. A rare, small-fruited
yellow persimmon of slow growth. The trunk has a whitish bark.

40178. DIPELTA VENTRICOSA. Ornamental flowering shrub
from western China, discovered by E. H. Wilson. Differs from
D. floribunda (which resembles the Weigela) in having smaller
belled corolla. Flowers rose colored. Shrub 6 to 15 feet high.
Hardy in England.

36757. DUCHESNEA FILIPENDULA. Collected by F. N.
Meyer in the Hsiao Wutaishan, Chihli, China. Wild plant closely
related to the strawberries (Fragaria spp.), found on the northern
slopes of mountains and in alpine meadows at 6,000 to 9,000 feet
altitude. Fruit fairly large, carmine red, slightly elongated. Said
to be of delicious flavor. Possibly of value in hybridization experiments.

ELAEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA. Oleaster. Very ornamental
deciduous shrub or small tree, from western Asia, with narrow, willowlike
leaves and small, fragrant yellow flowers. The sweet, edible
fruits are reddish brown and slightly resemble a small date.

ELSHOLTZIA STAUNTONI. Late-flowering plant belonging
to the mint family. Collected by F. N. Meyer in Shensi, China.
Semiwoody plant with opposite mint-scented leaves, dark green
above, pale below, and large branched inflorescences composed of
crowded clusters of small purplish pink flowers. Propagated easily
by cuttings of the young growths. Rather weedy tendencies.

43270. EMBOTHRIUM COCCINEUM. Fire bush. Brilliant
red-flowered evergreen shrub or low tree, reaching a height of 30
feet or more. The foliage is dark glossy green, somewhat leathery;
the clusters of nearly scarlet flowers, about 2 inches long, are produced
in great profusion. Native of southern Chile. Hardy only
in the South. Sometimes treated as a greenhouse plant.

ENTEROLOBIUM CYCLOCARPUM. A fine, leguminous tree,
extensively used in Cuba as a shade tree for avenues. The tree
grows to a considerable height, forming a symmetrical, rounded
head, which, with deep-green foliage, gives a fairly dense shade and
presents a very attractive appearance. The wood is said to be insect
proof and is in demand for making boxes and trunks.

31819. ERUCA SATIVA. Received through F. N. Meyer,
Oasis of Sandju, Chinese Turkestan. Sa-un, a variety of rape seed, the
oil of which is used both for culinary and illuminating purposes. To
be tested as a possible crop for the intermountain regions.
        