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tree is said not to be attacked by borers or leaf-eating insects. It is recommended 
as a shade tree and windbreak generally, especially for the northwest plains country. 
(Bell, Md.) 
92522. POPULUS NIGRA BETULIFOLIA. Poplar. From Spain. Procured from Juan Levya, 
la Quinta, Graneda. Spanish name Chopo. A form of poplar, striking because of the 

almost complete absence of true lateral branches, the stems being clothed with 
twigs which, as is common in poplars. are sooner or later thrown off by separative 
layers near the base. Because of this habit of growth, the trees can be planted very 
close together and, as they are rapid growers, they yield an enormous amount of wood. 
For trial in all except the coldest parts of the northern states. (Bell, Md.) 
58484. POPULUS SUAVEOLENS PRZEWALSKII. Poplar. From Echo, Kirin Province, Manchu= 
ria. Budwood presented by the Director, Experimental Farm. This is a rather con— 
mon tree in the towns and villages throughout northern China; it is easily distin-— 
guished by its close, compact habit. The rather small, oval leaves are prominently 
whitened beneath. While the tree is comparatively slow growing, it eventually at— 
tains large size and it has distinct merit as an ornamental. The tree is said to 
have especial value for hot dry climates, and it also endures considerable. cold. 
For trial throughout the northern states. (Bell, Md.) 
68355. PRUNUS ARMENIACA, Trevatt Apricot. From Australia. Presented by the New 
South Wales Department of Agriculture. Trees 9 to 14 feet high, yielding well. 
Fruits almost round, about 2 inches in diameter; skin smooth, yellow; flesh apricot 
yellow, rather soft, sweet, of fair quality; pit large. loose, in cavity. Ripens at 
Chico, California, in June. The plants are on Indian Blood peach stocks. (F.P.I. No. 
48508). (Chico, Calif.) 
76202. PRUNUS SALICINA. Japanese Plum. From New Zealand. Obtained from George A. 
Green, New Zealand Association of Nurserymen. Purple King. This handsome fruit is 
nearly spherical, about 2 inches in diameter and flattened at the apex. Skin thick, 
tough, deep purplish red and covered with a glaucous bloom, Flesh yellow, of pecu- 
liar firm texture, and of fair flavor. The fruit is a cling and ripens at Chico, 
Calif., very early in August. It should be of value at least as a home fruit in 
localities to which it is adapted. Part of the plants are on Bolivian freestone 
peach stocks, seedlings of F. P. I. No. 36127, but most are on Indian Blood peach, 
F.P.I. No. 48508. (Chico, Calif.) 
31652. PRUNUS SALICINA X CERASIFERA MYROBALANA. Methley Plum. From Natal, South 
Africa. Presented by W. J. Newberry, Curator, Botanic Gardens. This plum has at— 
tracted wide and favorable comment in California and Texas. In Butte County, Cali- 
fornia, the trees began bearing at two years from planting, maturing fruit late in 
May. In Texas, where the tree has withstood severe drought and low temperatures, 
the fruit matures early in May, and is perhaps the earliest ripening plum in the coun- 
TVic The fruits are of good size, about fifteen to the pound, with dark reddish 
skin and firm dark-red flesh of the finest texture and of pleasant flavor. They are 
excellent for shipping. Thrives on peach stock. These plants are on peach seed— 
lings. of -F.....1..No.-36127:  (Chico;Calif.} 
