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21970. PISTACIA CHINENSIS. Chinese Pistache. From Shantung, China. A very pron- 
ising shade tree for those sections of the United States where the summers are warm 
and the winters only moderately cold. The young leaves: are- carmine-red, and the 
autumn foliage gorgeous scarlet and yellow. The wood, which is decidedly heavy and 
not often attacked by insects, is used in the manufacture of furniture. The young 
partly opened foliage buds, boiled like spinach, are sometimes eaten by the Chinese. 
(Chico, Calif.) 
68355. PRUNUS ARMENIACA. Trevatt Apricot. From New South Wales, Australia. Pre— 
sented 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 cavi- 
ty. Ripens at Chico, California, in June. (Chico, Calif.) 
38282. PRUNUS ARMENIACA ANSU. Apricot Plum. From Shantung, China. Collected by 
F. N. Meyer, Agricultural Explorer. This species produces a very delicious, golden 
yellow fruit with reddish blush. The fruit is about 2 inches in diameter. Seems 
to be a good shipper. For trial in the Gulf States and California. (Chico, Calif.) 
76202. 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, Cali- 
fornia, the trees began bearing at two years from planting, maturing fruits late in 
May. In Texas where it has withstood severe drought and low temperatures, it ma— 
tures 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. They are ex- 
cellent for shipping. Thrives on peach stock. (Chico, Calif.) 
76744. PRUNUS SIBIRICA. Siberian Apricot. From Harbin, Manchuria. Presented by 
A. A. Rachkowsky, Manchurian Research Society. A bushy shrub or sometimes a small 
tree up to 15 feet high, native to Siberia. The long-acuminate-ovate leaves are 2 
to 3 inches long and reddish when young, turning bright green; the solitary white or 
pink flowers are an inch across, and the fruits are yellow with a red cheek but have 
very little flesh and are hardly edible. For trial in the northern states. (Bell, 
Md., and Chico, Calif.) 
