JULY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1921. 



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54061 to 54163— Continued. 



54075. CoTONEASTEB DiELsiANA E. Pritz. Malaccie. 



"(Arboretum No. 6100-2; Wilson No. 466.) A western Chinese shrub 

 6 feet high, with slender arching branches, firm oval leaves yellowish 

 gray beneath, and pinkish flowers in small clusters followed by red 

 fruits one-fourth of an inch in diameter." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 43990. 



54076. CoToxEASTER FOVEOLATA Rehd. and Wils. Malacese. 



"(Arboretum No. 6589; Wilson No. 156.) A shrub from Hupeh Prov- 

 ince, China, often 10 feet high, with spreading branches. The elliptical 

 leaves are 2 to 3 inches long and turn bright scarlet in autumn. The 

 small clusters of pink flowers are followed by black subglobose fruits 

 about one-third of an inch in diameter." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 45728. 



54077 to 54081. Crataegus spp. Malacese. Hawthorn. 



54077. Crataegus arkansana Sarg. 

 "(Arboretum No. 4177.)" 



A tree native to Arkansas, 20 feet high, with oblong-ovate leaves 

 which turn bright yellow in the fall. The white flowers, 1 inch across, 

 are borne in many-flowered corymbs, and the bright-crimson fruits 

 persist on the branches late in the season. (Adapted from Sargent, 

 Trees of Noi-th America, p. 425.) 



54078. X Crataegus lavallei Herincq. 



"(Arboretum No. 2769.) A tree of garden origin with pure-white 

 flowers an inch across pink stamens, and red fruits an inch in diam- 

 eter, well displayed by the rich brown leaves in autumn." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49071. 



54079. Crataegus dawsoniana Sarg. 



"(Arboretum No. 4428.) A small tree native to Illinois, with 

 yellow-green ovate leaves and orange-red, yellow-fleshed, obovate 

 fruits borne on long slender pedicels." 



For previous introductions, see S. P. I. No. 49072. 



54080. Crataegus >'itida (Engelm.) Sarg. 



"(Arboretum No. 4123.) An Illinois tree often 30 feet tall, with 

 coarsely serrate lanceolate leaves, white flowers with yellow sta- 

 mens, and drooping clusters of red fruits on slender stems." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 49073. 



54081. Crataegus prunifolia (Marsh.) Baumg. 



"(Arboretum No. 4116-5.) A shrub or small tree with obovate 

 serrate leaves, corjmbs of white flowers with pink stamens, and 

 red fruits. It is probably of garden origin." 



54082 to 54094. Malus spp. Malaceje. Crab apple. 



54082. X Malus arnoldiaxa Rehder. 



"A hybrid of J/, flori'bunda which originated in the Arboretum. 

 The large pink flowers on long stems and the yellow fruits make this 

 tree attractive all through the season." 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 46698. 



54083. Malus baccata jackii Rehder. 

 "(Arboretum No. 7348.)" 



A handsome tree native to Korea, with pure-white flowers 1^ 

 inches across, large dark-green leaves glaucescent beneath, and dark- 

 red fruits nearly an inch thick. (Adapted from Sargent, Plantae 

 Wilsonia7iae, vol. 2, p. 291.) 



