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36854. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube.  From F. N. Meyer,
Peking, China.  Trees of tall growth, few branches, and very large
leaves; bearing large elongated fruits tapering toward the end, color
rich reddish brown, meat firm, flavor sweet.  Possesses fair keeping
qualities. Chinese name Yu tsao, or tooth jujube, referring to the
tapering, cylindrical fruits.

37476. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer,
Lingpau, Honan, China. A variety bearing large reddish-brown
fruits. Flesh very sweet but not very firm in texture.  Fruits often
as large as small hens' eggs.  Used by the Chinese baked in bread.
Chinese name Ta hong tsao, meaning "large red jujube."  Hardy
tree, drought resistant, spiny.

37484. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube.  From F. N. Meyer,
Sianfu, Shensi, China.  A curious form, producing strikingly zigzag-
shaped branches; grown primarily as an ornamental in gardens.  The
fruits are round, of medium size, and of a pleasant, sweet taste.
Chinese name Sa tsao, or "tasteful jujube."

38243. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer,
vicinity of Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. One of the most famous
jujubes in China. Trees of open-spreading habit. Fruits large,
often If inches long and IJ inches in di-ameter, round oblong, ma-
hogany brown. Flesh very sweet and quite firm. Said to be a very
valuable tree. Chinese name Ta yuan tsao, meaning " big round
jujube."

38244. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube.  Collected by F. N.
Meyer, Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China.  A local variety known as
T'iao tsao, or "stick jujube," because of the elongated, cylindrical
shape of the fruits, which are of medium size and a mahogany-brown
color.  Said to be good when eaten fresh but are best when preserved.

38245. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube.  From F. N. Meyer,
vicinity of Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China.  Reported to bear fruits
of medium size, of tapering, elongated form; good only when fresh.
Chinese name Shui men tsao, meaning "water breath jujube."  Chinese
jujubes are grown very commonly on loess, wind-formed soils
similar to formations in Iowa and Nebraska.  Should be tested there.

38246. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube.  From F. N. Meyer,
Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China.  A variety of medium size, with
much elongated and somewhat pointed fruits of light reddish-brown
color.  These are said to taste best when brandied.  Trees vigorous,
with long, spreading branches.  Chinese name CM chin tsao, or
"chicken-heart jujube."
        