
          New Plant Introductions, 1916-17.    
Plate IV.

FRUITS OF THE EDIBLE CHINESE HAWTHORN (CRATAEGUS PINNATIFIDA).

The Chinese coat these bright red fruits, while fresh, with molton sugar and also make them into delicious preserves or a stiff jelly which has a
characteristic flavor.  The trees, of which there are whole orchards in China, are very hardy and extremely productive.  This variety is
from Huihsien Honan.  Photographed by Mr. Frank N. Meyer (P13071FS) at Kaifengfu, Honan, China, March 4, 1914.  (Natural size.)
        