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40688. BERBERIS AGGREGATA. Barberry.  From F. N.
Meyer, Hsiku, Kansu, China.  Low-growing form of this species.
A late-blooming, spreading bush, with rosettes of small leaves, dull
green above, gray green below, and drooping clusters of small yellow
flowers followed by very small red or green-and-red fruits.  One of
the latest flowering barberries; of special value as a border shrub.

36737. BERBERIS CHINENSIS. Barberry. From F. N.
Meyer, Hsiao Wutaishan, Chihli, China.  A shrub of low growth, 1 to
3 feet high, found between bowlders and rocks at elevations of 4,000
to 6,000 feet.  Becomes very showy toward the end of summer when
the berries, which are produced in great abundance, assume a bright
coral-red color.  Of value as an ornamental for rockeries, etc., in the
Northern States.

BERBERIS FREMONTI. Barberry.  An ornamental and fruit-
bearing shrub, native of southern and central Texas.  In some localities 
where the species is very abundant, jellies made from the dark-
blue berries are offered for sale on the markets. Exceedingly variable 
bush, 4 to 12 feet in height, with spiny leaves and small oval
fruits about the size of currants.

BERBERIS GAGNEPAINII. Barberry.  Small graceful shrub
of neat, compact habit, with clustered stems; the branches set with
3-parted spines one-half to three-fourths of an inch long; firm, dark,
dull green leaves with wavy margins set with slender teeth; bright
yellow flowers, one-half inch across, in clusters of 6 to 10; and black
berries with blue bloom. At Kew, England, it has proved hardy
and evergreen, flowering abundantly.

BERBERIS HOOKERI. Himalayan barberry.  Evergreen
shrub 3 to 5 feet high, producing a dense thicket of erect, angled
stems set with 3-forked thorns. The leathery leaves, dark green
above, glaucous white beneath, nearly stalkless, 1 to 3 inches long.
Flowers sulphur yellow, two-thirds of an inch across, sepals tinged
with red.  Berries black-purple, persistent. Useful for planting
where an evergreen is wanted that will keep fairly dwarf without
pruning.

BERBERIS HOOKERI VIRIDIS. Barberry. From the
Himalayas.  Differs from the species in having the leathery leaves
bright green below instead of glaucous white.  Small thorny shrub
of dense tangled growth, fairly large sulphur-yellow flowers in 
clusters, and persistent black-purple berries. Useful shrub for planting
where an evergreen is wanted that will keep fairly dwarf without
pruning. Probably evergreen only in the South.
        