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35256. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer,
Laoling, Shantung, China. Large fruits of very elongated shape,
slightly constricted about the middle. Chinese name Tang tsao,
sugar jujube. Tree said to be spiny and of vigorous growth.

36854. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer,
Peking, China. Trees of tall growth, few branches, and very large
leaves, bearing large elongated fruits tapering toward the end ; color
rich reddish brown; meat firm, flavor sweet; possess fair keeping
qualities. Chinese name Yu tsao, tooth jujube, referring to the tapering,
cylindrical fruits.

37476. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer,
Lingpao, Honan, China. A variety bearing large reddish brown
fruits. Flesh very sweet but not very firm in texture. Fruits often
as large as small hens' eggs. Used by the Chinese baked in bread.
Chinese name Ta hung tsao, large red jujube. Hardy tree, drought
resistant, spiny.

38260. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer,
Wulipu, Honan, China. A variety said to be of medium size and
somewhat elongated shape, tapering to the base. Ripens late in the
summer ; good only when fresh. Chinese name Chui yüeh ch'ing tsao,
ninth moon green jujube (the ninth moon of the Chinese corresponding
very nearly with our October).

44442. ZIZIPHUS MISTOL. Mistol. From Mr. E. F. Schultz,
Tucuman Experiment Station, Tucuman, Argentina. A spiny Argentine
tree, up to 30 feet in height, with oval, leathery, hoary pubescent
leaves, about an inch long, inconspicuous flowers, and edible,
black fruits, one-third of an inch in diameter (stones large). The
reddish colored wood is hard, but is not known to be used commercially.

40854 and 40855. ZIZIPHUS sp. Jujube. From Dr. Camillo
Schneider, Talifu, Yunnan, China. A shrubby form, 10 to 20 feet
high, which is said to be cultivated and also to grow wild. Fruits are
dark red in color and ovate-elliptic in shape.
        