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SEEDS AND PLAXTS IMPORTED. 



50288 to 50308— Continued. 



50297. Rub us giraldianus Focke. Rosacea?. 



A vigorous, strikingly handsome Riibiis with stout blue-white stems, 12 to 

 15 feet high. The foliage is decidedly ornamental and the stems are very 

 showy, particularly in winter. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third series, 

 vol. 51, p. 147.) 



For pre\'ious introduction, see S. P. I. No. 40594. 



50298. RuBus lasiostylus Focke. Rosaceae. 



A stout, hardy plant, strikingly ornamental -WT-th its thick, very spiny stems, 

 of a peculiar whitened character, 4 to 12 feet high. The pinnate leaves are 

 dark green above and silvery white beneath; when young, the leafstalks and 

 veins are suffused with rose. The magenta red flowers are followed by curious 

 white, woolly fruit-s which are sweet to the palate and are said to be used for 

 food in China, where it is native. ^.Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, third 

 series, vol. 51, p. 167; and Gardening Illustrated, vol. 28, p. 631.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 44402. 



50299. RuBus mesogaeus Focke. Rosaceae. 



A central Chinese bramble with slender clim.bing stems, 4 to 5 meters long, 

 rather small flowers, and small globose berries. (Adapted from Focke, Species 

 Ruborum, Bibliotheca Botanica, vol. 72, p. 204-) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 42589. 



50300. RuBus nutkanus Moc. Rosaceae. 



The salmonberry of Alaska, with large, sweet, pleasant-flavored fruits and 

 no prickles. The plant dies down to the root annually; the seeds may rest 

 for fully 15 years under ground and yet be able to germinate. (Adapted from 

 Mueller, Select Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 476.) 



50301. RuBus PARViFOLius L. Rosaceae. 



An East Asian and Australian plant which produces much finer fruit in the 

 mountains of Australia than in the lowlands. It extends as a native to Japan. 

 (Adapted from Mueller, Select Extra- Tropical Plants, p. 477.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 29978. 



50302. RuBus PHOENicoLAsius Maxim. Rosaceae. 



A YQry ornamental Japanese wineberry, 8 to 10 feet high, with the branches 

 and fruit clusters covered with a dark-red hairy pubescence that contrasts 

 delightfully with the green leafage and its white reverse surface. This bramble 

 is remarkably productive and is very decorative with its long full sprays of 

 berries ranging from pale yellow, where the red calyces have but just expanded, 

 to the polished crimson of the ripe berries. The ripe fruit is agreeable in 

 flavor and has a certain sharp, brisk quality in the taste. The plant is as 

 hardy as the raspberry and prefers damp situations. (Adapted from Garden- 

 ing Illustrated, vol. 19, p. 235.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 36071. 



50303. RuBus puBESCENS Weihe. Rosaceae. 



A very robust bramble native to Europe, with strong canes which, however, 

 do not ascend to any considerable height without support. The fruit is well 

 developed and pleasant flavored. 



For previous introducton, see S. P. I. No. 42591. 



