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43762. PSIDIUM PUMILUM. From Mr. Alfred Bircher,
Matania El Saff, Egypt. Small shrub related to the guava, native
of tropical America, but widely cultivated in the Tropics of the Old
World. The small yellow fruits are very aromatic, with a much-
accentuated strawberry flavor. The leaves resemble the common
guava but are broader.

43189. PTEROCARPUS MARSUPIUM. Kino tree. From
Rev. W. P. Elwood, Dindigul, Madura District, South India. Wide-
spreading handsome tree, valued for its fine hard timber, for the gum
which it exudes, and as an ornamental or street tree in places where
the rainfall is not less than 50 inches. The foliage and flower
clusters somewhat resemble the locust, but the flowers are pale
yellow, very fragrant. Native of central and southern India and
Ceylon. Known also as the Gammalu tree.

44041. PYRUS AMYGDALIFORMIS. Pear. From the Arnold
Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Ornamental, large, rounded
shrub or small tree, occasionally 20 feet or more in height. Closely
allied to the willow-leaved pear, P. salicifolia, from which it differs
chiefly in its nearly smooth leaves. Flowers white, 1 inch across, produced
in early spring in clusters of 8 to 12. Said to be a quaint
and picturesque tree when old. Native of the Mediterranean region.

44043. PYRUS BRETSCHNEIDERI. Pear. From Dr. C. S.
Sargent, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Small Chinese
pear tree, with handsome foliage and flowers. The fruit is globose
or subglobose, about 1 inch in diameter, pale yellow, juicy, and of
good flavor. Possibly valuable for hybridization purposes. Has
proved perfectly hardy at the Arboretum.

30361. PYRUS CHINENSIS. Chinese pear. From F. N.
Meyer, Kashgar, Chinese Turkestan. A pear called the Kokamoot
or green pear. Of very large size, irregular shape, and green color.
Texture gritty. Not edible until it becomes quite soft. A good
keeper and shipper. Of possible value in breeding experiments.

38240. PYRUS CHINENSIS. Chinese pear. From F. N.
Meyer, Puchowfu, Shansi, China. A very large variety, the fruits
often weighing a pound each. Of peculiar barrel shape and dark-
yellow color. Flesh somewhat coarse in texture, but very juicy and
sweet. Possesses good shipping and keeping qualities. Of value
for hybridization experiments. Chinese name Chin li, meaning
golden pear.
        