30352, PYRUS sp. Nanshi'pt. Pear. Collected by Frank N. Meyer in Sinkiang, 
China, in 1910... The fruit is of medium sizé, borne on leng slender stems; 
flesh sweet and juicy, slightly gritty. This pear is a good keeper and may 
prove to be a good canner. Matures in August: and September and is good 
until frost. (Bell, Md. and Chico, Calif.) 
38263, PYRUS sp. Pin 1i Pear. From Wulipu, Honan, China, where it was col- 
lected by Frank N. Meyer. Fruits are of medium size and with deep gzolden- 
yellow color; thé flesh is yellowish, rather coarse, granular, fairly juicy. 
Matures in August and is a good keeper. (Chico, Calif. and Bell, Md.) 
55605. PYRUS sp. Van Fleet hybrid Pear. A hybrid probably between Golden 
Russet, an Criental pear, and.one or more of the Pyrus communis types. A 
handsomé golden-colored variety which, when properly ripened, bakes and pre- 
serves well, The trees are strong and vigorous, with large, thick, golden 
leaves, Matures in September and keeps well, (Bell, Md. and Chico, Calif.) 
56491. PYRUS sp. Pear. From Yunnan, China. Obtained by Miss‘ Clara 
Petersen for J. F. Rock, Agricultural Exolorer, A vigorous tree from the 
mountains of Puerhfu. The white flowers are borne in great profusion and 
the fruits remain for a long time on the tree, turning black and sweet 
when ripe. This species is used in southern Yunnan as a stock for cuiti- 
vated pears, and should be tested for that purpose by plant breeders in 
the southern half of the United States. (Savannah, Ga.) 
64224, PYRUS sp. Pear. A hybrid wear produced by Dr. Walter Van Fleet. 
It is a cross between 4 Chinese pear and one or more of tne Pyrus comaunis 
types, The pear is a selection from original trees eee at che Peng 
Introduction Garden, Chico, California, and numbered S. P. I. 2697. 
Fruits of medium size; slightly irregular, with stems onesned to two. 
inches long, The flesh ig firm, somewhat coarse and granular. The blight- 
resistant qualities and productiveness of this pear wovld seem to make it 
worthy of trial in the southern United States. Matures in August. (Bell, 
Mad. and Chico, Calif, he c 

57311. RHAMNUS DAVURIC Buckthorn. From Echo, Menchuria, Presented 
ley7 AS 2D Woeikoff, Dimecwer, Experimental Farm. <A shrub or small tree, 
up to 30 feet in height, with more or less arching branches which are 
often thornless, The oblong or oval leaves are slender-pointed and 
finely toothed, The black fruits, in dense clusters, are about 1/4 inch 
in diameter, Of value for rough shrubberies. Probably hardy throughout 
the United States. (Bell, Md.) oe 
62230. RHAMNUS DAVURICA, From China. Collected Dy Se oe worsecu. 
Agricultural Explorer, A large, spreading shrub having rather small, 
deep~green leaves and numerous small, purple or black fruits. The 
branches are stout and thorny, and the oblong, leathery leaves are 
grayish green beneath. It is native to northern China and Siberia, and 
is probably hardy throughout the United States. (Chico, Calif.) 
