
          variety of the well-known tropical fruit generally utilized 
for jellies and preserves. The fruits are round or pear shaped, 
2 to 3 inches in diameter, and contain many seeds. The flesh 
is sweet and of a musky flavor. This variety has very large 
fruits, and its seedlings may produce superior strains.

24825. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Plants received from La 
Tour-de-Peilz, Vaud, Switzerland. A type of pomegranate remarkable 
for its vigor and hardiness. It is supposed to be 
the only variety with double flowers which will sometimes 
ripen its fruit in a climate like that of central France, 
and even near Paris if it is planted in a favorable exposure.

27049. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Var. Krylezy-Kabuk. Cuttings 
of a Russian variety collected by F. N. Meyer near 
Sukhum-Kale, Caucasus. Fruit of medium size and showing little 
tendency to crack; skin medium thick, uniform deep red; core 
medium, grains deep red; pulp very juicy, slightly acid, rich 
vinous flavor. Should be a good shipper. Closely resembles 
the variety "Wonderful."

27966. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Var. Kyrmisi Kabugh. 
Cuttings of a Russian variety collected by F. N. Meyer in 
the Caucasus. Fruits large; skin rather thick, of uniform 
deep crimson; core rather large, grains deep crimson: pulp 
very juicy, semi-acid, rather rich flavor, seeds hard.

33227. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate. Var. Negro Monstruoso. 
Cuttings obtained from Granada, Spain, by Walter T. Swingle. 
One of the principal varieties grown in the vicinity of Granada, 
Spain; of the "Spanish Sweet" type. This has proved 
an excellent variety in California.

40736. PYRACANTHA CRENULATA. From Yau pu ko, Kansu, China. 
Seeds collected by F. N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. Small 
attractive shrub with glistening green leaves, and bearing 
in the fall a multitude of bright red berries. Of value as 
an ornamental dooryard shrub for mild-wintered sections of 
the United States.

38263. PYRUS CHINENSIS. Pear. From Honan, China. Cuttings 
collected by F. N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A variety 
with large round-oblong fruits of a dark yellow color and good 
quality. Not a good keeper, but will prove a valuable variety 
for canning purposes. This pear is superior to the "Kieffer" 
for eating purposes. Seems very blight-resistant. Chinese 
name; "Pin li" (luscious pear).

33207. PYRUS COMMUNIS. Pear. Var. Favorita. From Granada, 
Spain. Introduced by Walter T. Swingle. A large full-necked 
pear of greenish yellow color splashed with red. The flesh 
is tender, melting, and juicy. Has fruited in California.

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