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38781 to 38844r— Continued. (Quoted notes by Mr. F. N. Meyer.) 



to withstand considerable drought and alkali, and recommended as a 

 very ornamental evergreen for parks and gardens in the mild-wintered, 

 semiarid sections of the United States." 



38805. TooNA SINENSIS (Juss.) Roemer. Meliacese. 

 {Cedrela sinejisis Juss.) 



From Changli, Chihli, China. Secured by Mr. Frank N. Meyer, from 

 Mrs. Mary Clemens. Collected November 1. 1913. 



"(No. 2076a.) The well-known Chinese cigar-box wood, of which the 

 Chinese eat the young sprouts like spinach. The trees become quite old, 

 grow to large size, and withstand drought and alkali to a considerable 

 extent. Recommended as a shade and avenue tree for the mild-wintered 

 sections of the semiarid belt in the United States. Chinese name Hsiang 

 ch'un shu, meaning ' sweet chun tree.' Obtained from Mrs. Mary Clemens 

 at Tientsin, who collected these seeds at Changli." 



38806. Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Hemsley (?). Scrophulariacese. 

 "(No. 207Ta. Village of Nantotchu, south of Sianfu, Shensi, China. 



January 21, 1914.) A Paulownia growing into a medium-sized tree, able 

 to withstand drought and a certain amount of alkali. For further in- 

 formation, see S. P. I. No. 38184." 



38807. LiGUSTRUM quihoui Carr. Oleaceje. Privet. 

 "(No. 2078a. Mountains near Nantotchu, Shensi, China. January 21, 



1914.) A privet found in rocky banks and in between pebbles and rocks, 

 growing into a small or medium-sized bush. Bears masses of small black 

 berries, that set off well the small evergreen foliage. Is much utilized 

 by the Chinese upon which to graft Olea fragrans. Of value as a hedge 

 and border shrub, especially for the mild- wintered, semiarid parts of the 

 United States. Chinese name Tung ch'ing chili, meaning ' wintergreeu.' " 



38808 and 38809. Lespedeza sp. Fabaceae. 



From Tahuashan, Shensi, China. Collected December 29, 1913. 



38808. "(No. 2079a.) A shrubby Lespedeza, growing 3 to 4 feet in 

 height, found on rocky mountain slopes at altitudes of 3.000 to 

 4,000 feet. Of value possibly for forage purposes and as a cover 

 shrub on sandy wastes." 



38809. "(No. 2080a.) A small, shrubby Lespedeza, found on rocky 

 mountain sides at about 3,000 feet elevation. Of value possibly for 

 forage purposes and as a cover shrub on sandy wastes." 



38810. TiLiA MONGOLiCA Maxim. Tiliacese. Linden. 

 "(No. 2081a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China, December 29, 1913.) A small- 

 leaved linden occurring on rocky mountain sides. In the higher alti- 

 tudes and in the more exposed places it remains a shrub, but when found 

 in sheltered localities grows to be a tall tree. Of value possibly as a 

 hardy shade and park tree for northern localities. Collected at 5,000 feet 

 altitude. Chinese name Mi tunn shu." 



38811. Bebberis sp. Berberidacese. Barberry. 

 "(No. 2084a. Tahuashan, Shensi, China. December 29. 1913.) A bar- 

 berry of medium tall growth, found on stony mountain slopes. Bears 

 very large red fruits, which may prove to be of value for preserving pur- 

 poses. Collected at an altitude of about 6,000 feet." 



