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SEEDS AND PLANTS IMPOETED. 



36718 to 36810— Continued 



36745. S.-oiBucus willi.vmsii Hance. (?) Elder. 

 '\No. 1932a. Near Sliih men, Chihli Pro\-ince, China. August 2, 1913.) 



An elder found mostly along the roadsides, generally cut back everv^ winter 

 for fuel. Of value for bank-binding purposes in semiarid sections. Chinese 

 name Wong pa tiao.*' 



36746. Caragana sp. 



*'i;Xo. 1933a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Province, China. September 2, 1913.) 

 A Caragana found growing in rocks and on dry places, reaching a height of only 

 • 2 to 3 feet. Of value as a lining shrub along pathways or for use as di^-ision 

 lines between blocks of nui'sery stock. Especially fit for the colder sections of 

 the United States." 



36747. CoLUTEA sp. 



"(No. 1934a. Near Tan hwa, Chihli Pro\-ince, China. September 2, 1913.) 

 A shrub of small dimensions, found in loess cliffs. Rare. Of use for bank- 

 binding purposes in semiarid sections." 



36748. LoNicERA sp. Honeysuckle. 

 ''(No. 1935a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913.) 



A bush honeysuckle of large growth and of decidedly ornamental habit . Leaves 

 large, dark green, against which the bright-red berries stand out beautifully. 

 These berries are borne in pairs on long, erect psduncles. Of value as an 

 ornamental shrub for the cooler sections of the United States." 



36749. LoxicERA sp. Honeysuckle. 

 "(No. 1936a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 14, 1913.) 



A bush honeysuckle of dwarf, sturdy growth, assuming characteristic outlines 

 when not distui'bed. Leaves small, roimd-elliptical, of light-green color, with 

 buttressed veins imdemeath near the petiole; berries comparatively large, 

 solitary, sessile, of opaque red color. This dwarf shrub is met with at eleva- 

 tions of 5,000 to 9,000 feet. Of value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler 

 sections of the L'nited States." 



36750. LoxiCERA sp. Honeysuckle. 

 '•(No. 1937a. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Pro^ce, China. August 13, 1913.) 



A bush honeysuckle of tall, rather open growth. Leaves large: these and the 

 young branches quite shiny. Bemes large, oval, orange-red, inclosed in large 

 involucres, often two together. This shi-ub inhabits shady places in the high 

 moimtain regions. Of value as an ornamental shrub for the cooler sections of 

 the L'nited States."' 



36751. LoxicERA sp. Honeysuckle. 



' \'No. 193Sa. Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Pro^-ince, China. August 29, 1913.) 

 A shrubby honeysuckle of spreading habits found on somewhat peaty soils at 

 high elevations. The berries, of which two are grown into one, are borne on 

 long peduncles, usually hidden hy the glossA' willowlike foliage. Of value as 

 a ground cover on moist and peaty places in the colder sections of the United 

 States." 



36752. LoxicEEA caerulea L. Honeysuckle. 

 ' ' (No. 1939a . Hsiao Wu tai shan, Chihli Province, China. August 23, 1913 . 



A bush honeysuckle found on moist and peaty places at high altitudes. Bears 

 a multitude of large dark-blue berries, which are inedible when raw. Of value 

 as a groimd cover on moist and peaty places in the colder sections of the United 

 States." 



