
          or Japanese apricot, which grows normally 15 to 20 feet high, is on 
account of its beautiful branching habit and lovely blossoms the favorite 
flower of Japanese poets and painters, as the flowering cherry 
is the favorite flower of the Japanese people. The mume has been confused 
with the flowering plums and cherries, but it is in reality an 
apricot, although its fruits are among the sourest known. In pickled 
form, however, they are one of the most popular of Japanese relishes. 
Near Washington, D. C. 15 varieties of mume have been tested, of which 
10 have survived the winters of that latitude. The variety introduced 
under this number is described as having large, pure-white, late-
blooming flowers.

54725. PRUNUS MUME. Japanese Apricot. Variety Yaro. From Okitsu, 
Shizuokaken, Japan. Budwood presented by Prof. T. Onda, Bureau of Horticulture, Imperal Agrictiltural Experiment Station. A variety producing small, light-red flowers and medium-sized fruits. It blossoms 
later than many others.

51881. PRUNUS MUNSONIANA. Plum. Presented by John Dunbar, assistant superintendent, Department of Parks, Rochester, N. Y. A native 
fruit tree of the Southwestern States from which have been developed 
under cultivation such commercial varieties as Arkansas, Wild Goose, 
Downing, etc. The bark is grayish brown, shaggy and furrowed; the 
branches are zigzag and seldom thorny. Late in the spring the flowers 
appear on the leafless lateral spurs. The round, bright currant-red 
clingstone fruits, an inch in diameter with conspicuous whitish dots, 
ripen early and have yellow, juicy, melting flesh which is fibrous, 
sweetish, aromatic and of good flavor. Considering its juiciness, the 
fruit ships and keeps well. The tree grows vigorously and is hardy as 
far north as central New York.

43176. PRUNUS SALICINA. Alpha Plum. From New Zealand. Presented 
by H. R. Wright. An oblong fruit, belonging to the Japanese group, 
with yellow cheeks blushed with light or dark red, and firm golden 
flesh, juicy and of delightful flavor. It appears to be an excellent 
keeper and shipper. The stone clings to the flesh.

43180. PRUNUS SALICINA. Wright's Early Plum. From New Zealand. 
Presented by H. R. Wright. A firm-fleshed plum of medium size, weighing 
16 fruits per pound. The flesh is yellow and of the flavor of 
Prunus simonii. The stem is rather weak, the basin small and shallow, 
and the suture pronounced. It is a very attractive, red-skinned variety 
belonging to the Japanese group.

43181. PRUNUS SALICINA. Wright's Purple Plum. From New Zealand. 
Presented by H. R. Wright. The fruits of this Japanese plum are 1 1/2 by 
1 1/4 inches and heart-shaped; the stem is fairly stout and long, the 
basin small, the suture barely discernible, and the pit small. The 
flesh is firm and of good flavor, almost brown in color. A desirable 
variety for home use.

43182. PRUNUS SALICINA X CERASIFERA. Best's Hybrid Plum. From 
New Zealand. Plants presented by H. R. Wright. A medium-sized, early-

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