55941, PRUNUS sp. Plum, From Yunnan, China. Collected by J. F. Rock, 
Agricultural Explorer. A small tree found along streams on the Likinng 
Plain at altitudes of 9,5CO to 10,000 feet. The round, lemon—yellow 
fruits are about an inch in diameter, The tree is a prolific bearer 
and grows on alkaline soil, It may not prove hardy in northern parts 
of this country. (Chico, Calif.) 
56121. PRUNUS sp. Puaa Hrom~ Numanat, Chima. Collected byidi wl aeROcla 
Agricultural Explorer. his small tree is found growing wild along 
brooks ‘in the mountains, at an altitude of 6,000 feet. The globose 
yellow, clingstone plums are little more than an inch in diameter, 
with firm rather sour flesh, Introduced mainly for trial as a stéck 
plant in the southern half of the United States. (Chicos iGaltia) 
61769. PSIDIUM CUATAVA,. ges From oie eee. Presented by 
Thomas R. Towns, A fine large guava with golden-green skin and yellow 
pulp of very sweet flavor. -The shrub is vigorous and prolific. For 
trial in the warmest parts of California and Florida, (Ghapman Field, Fle,) 
13298. PUNICA GRANATUM, Pomegranate. Of unknown origin.- This beautiful, 
large, red-mottled fruit has -medium-s ized, vivid red pulp of a sharp and 
vinous flavor. The skin is thick but inclined to split, Ripens at Chico, 
California, late in October or early in November, For trial in the Gulf 
States and California, - (Chico, Calif ake 
eee PUNICA GRANATUM eae eee Var. Negro Monstruoso. Obtained 
“from Granada, Spain, oo Dr. Walter 1. Swingle. One of the principal 
varieties grown in the vicinity of Granada, Spain; of the "Spanish Sweet" 
type, the fruits are about 3 inches long and wide, deep purplish red to 
a deep cream color, with pulp of splendid flavor. For trial in the Gulf 
States and California, This has proved an excellent variety in California, 
where it ripens early in November. (Chico, Calif.) 
33229. PUNICA GRANATUM. Rogises Pomegranate, From Granada, Spain. 
Presented by Pedro Giraud, In the neighborhood of Grandda are cultivated 
the finest Spanish pomegranates, and many of the early introductions of 
this fruit into California in the days of the Spanish occupation were 
brought from that region, From the same source comes this attractive 
fruit, which is considered by many as one of the finest of pomegranates. 
It is of medium size, thin-skinned, highly colored and contains pink, 
sweet pulp, with soft seeds. Ripens at Chico, Celavouetay about tie 
first of November. For trial in the Gulf States and California, (Ch VECO, 
Galir.) 
5964S. PUNICA GRANATUM. Pomegranate, From Soledad, Cuba,~ Cuttings 
collected by Dr. David Fairchild, Agricultural Explorer, An attractive 
double-flowered variety, which might be useful as a pot pliant. For 
trial in the Gulf States and Califormia. (Cieysahak 5 Md.) 
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