APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 1914. 



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38230 to 38285— Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 



38271. "(No. 1178.) A variety of Chinese pear, said to be of 

 medium size; round oblong in shape, of russet-brown color; 

 flesh soft and mealy, does not keep long. Chinese name Tien 

 kua U, meaning 'sweet melon pear.' Of value possibly in 

 breeding." 



38272 to 38274. Amygdalus peesica L. Amygdalaceffi, Peach. 

 {Prunus persica Stokes.) 

 From near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Scions or cuttings collected 

 March 20, 1914. 



38272. "(No. 1197.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be very 

 large, weighing up to 1 pound apiece. Of greenish white color, of 

 pointed shape; meat very juicy; sweet and fragrant. Possessing 

 good keeping qualities, being kept until December. Chinese name 

 Fo shou Vao, meaning * Buddha's hand peach.' " 



38273. "(No. 1198.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be medium 

 large, of white color; meat firm and sweet. A late ripener and 

 possessing good keeping qualities. Chinese name Ch'iu pai t'ao, 

 meaning 'autumn white peach.'" 



88274. "(No. 1199.) A flowering variety of peach, said to be very 

 ornamental when bearing its large rosy red flowers. The fruits 

 are small, of dark rosy red color and of a peculiar shape, having 3 

 points; taste sweet and reminding one of pineapple. Chinese 

 name Pi t'ao, meaning * fragrant peach.' " 

 88275 and 38276. Amygdalus pebsica platycarpa (Decne.) Ricker. 

 Amygdalacese. 



38275. "(No. 1200.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be of 

 large size, of flat shape; meat juicy and sweet. Color greenish 

 ■ outside, while red inside, especially around the stone. Chinese 



name Ta pien t'ao, meaning * large flat peach.' " 

 88276. "(No. 1201.) A Chinese variety of peach, said to be small, 

 of flat shape, meat juicy and sweet, color red. Chinese name 

 Hsiao pien Vao, meaning ' small flat peach.' " 

 88277 and 38278. Pyrus chinensis Lindley. Malaceae. Pear. 

 From near Taianfu, Shantung, China. Scions collected March 21, 

 1914. 



38277. "(No. 1202.) A variety of pear, said to be medium large, 

 of round-oblong shape, of yellow color ; juicy and sweet. Possesses 

 good keeping qualities. Chinese name Ciiin sui tzu li, meaning 

 * golden earring pear.' " 



88278. "(No. 1203.) A variety of pear, said to be medium large, 

 of round-oblong shape, yellow color, good flavor, breaking easily 

 when falling. Chinese name Su U, meaning ' brittle pear.' " 



38279 and 38280. Malus sp. Malaceae. Apple. 

 From the village of Fanchiachwang, near Taianfu, Shantung, China. 

 Scions collected March 22, 1914. 



38279. "(No. 1204.) A variety of apple, said to be large, of red 

 color; flesh firm and of sweet flavor. Chinese name Ta pHn kuo, 

 meaning * large apple.' Apparently very drought resistant and 

 possibly of value for the drier parts of the United States." 



