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38282. PRUNUS ARMENIACA ANSU. From near Taianfu, Shantung Province, China. Col- 

 lected by Frank N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. A rare fruit, not yet tested widely 

 in the United States, At the Plant Introduction Garden, Chico, Calif., where it has 

 recently come into bearing, the fruits have been found highly attractive in appearance 

 and of good quality, suggesting red apricots. The flowers, which are produced in early 

 March at Chico. are white in color, and resemble those of the apricot. The tree is 

 not of vigorous growth. (Chico, Calif.) 



69098. PRUKUS GLANDULOSA. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural 

 Explorer, A pink-flowered ornamental shrub, bearing abundant fruits with a fresh acid 

 flavor which make excellent preserves. For trial throughout the northern United 

 States. (Bell, Md., and Chico, Calif.) 



70872. PRUNUS JAPONICA. From Manchuria. Collected by P. H. Dorsett, Agricultural 

 Explorer. A hardy shrub 4 or 5 feet high, with pinkish flowers and dark red fruits. 

 For trial throughout the northern United States. (Chico, Calif.) 



26886. PRUNUS MUME, Japanese apricot. From China. Collected by Frank N. Meyer. 

 An unusually vigorous strain which has been found to be a satisfactory stock at the 

 Plant Introduction Garden at Chico, Calif. For trial in California and the Gulf 

 States, (Chico, Calif.) 



28685. PRUNUS MUME- Japanese apricot. From Yokohama, Japan. Obtained from the 

 Yokohama Nursery Co, Fruits about f inch in diameter; skin yellow, reddish on ex- 

 posed side; flesh yellow, decidedly acid, clinging to rather large pit. Tree appears 

 strongly resistant to oak-root fungus. For trial in California and the Gulf States, 

 both as a resistant stock and for the fruits, which are usually prepared as pickles. 

 (Chico, Calif.) 



75202, PRUNUS SALICINA- Japanese Plum. From New Zealand. Obtained from George A. 

 Green, New Zealand Association of Nurserymen, Purple King. Fruits said to be nearly 

 spherical, of attractive appearance, and deep cherry red. The quality is reported 

 good as regards flavor and texture of flesh, and the fruit is said to ship well. 

 (Chico, Calif.) 



43182. PRUNUS SALICINA X CERASIFERA. Best's Hybrid plum, From New Zealand. Pre- 

 sented by H, R, Wright, A productive, vigorous variety, with dark green, dense 

 foliage, and heart-shaped, greenish yellow fruits of medium size. Flesh yellow, 

 juicy, and of fine flavor. Of possible value for shipping and canning. Ripens at 

 Chico, California, late in June. Probably hardy except in the extreme north. (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, Cal- 

 ifornia, it began bearing at two years from planting, maturing its fruits late in May. 

 In Texas where it has vfithstood severe drought and low temperatures, it matures early 

 in May, and is perhaps the earliest ripening plum in the country. The fruits are of 

 good size, about fifteen to the pound, with dark greenish red skin and firm, dark-red 

 flesh of the finest texture and of pleasant flavor, and are excellent for shipping. 

 Thrives on peach stock. (Chico, Calif.) 



