Inventory 39, Seeds and Plants Innported. 



The "Salt-Baq" Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L. f.), S. P. I. No. 37672. 



A very unusual form of oriental persimmon, being square, elongated and tapering, and havi „ 

 four vertical furrows. Of pale, orange-yellow color; seedless; calyx very large and strong y 

 persistent. Can be kept fresh for several months. On account of its attractive and striki ig 

 form and color this variety may become a great favorite with the American public. Chinuso 

 name Yen putai shih tzu, meaning "salt-bag" persimmon. (Photographed at Mienchili, 

 Honan, China, by Frank N. Meyer, February 22, 1914; natural size; P13046FS.) 



