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CASTAXEA MOLLISSBIA. Chinese chestnut. From Xorth 

 China. Collected by F. X. Meyer from old trees in a region where 

 the chestnut bark disease has probably existed for centuries. High 

 degree of resistance, but entire immunity not probable. Hardy tree, 

 not valuable for timber, being onl}' 40 feet tall and low branching. 

 Xuts larger than American, but not so sweet. (PI. HI.) 



CASTAXEA PTOIH^A x CREXATA. Hybrid chestnut. A 

 hybrid between the American chinkapm and the Japanese chestnut. 

 Produced by Dr. TTalter Van Fleet, Chico, Cal. Good producer and 

 strongly resistant to the chestnut bark disease. Xuts of fair quality, 

 intermediate in size between the chinkapin and Japanese chestnut. 



40035. CASTAXEA sp. Chestnut. From F. X. Meyer, Hui- 

 hsien, Kansu, China. A species of medium tall growth; trunk more 

 slender, and bark smoother than in C. mollissima, also the leaves, 

 burs, and nuts are smaller. Prefers weU-shaded situations, and damp 

 soil. Of value as a nut-bearing tree. 



37900. CELTIS sp. A tree about 30 feet high and sometimes 

 spreading in habit, related to our native hackberry, found growing 

 on the river banks in Pirapora, Minas Geraes, Brazil. The small, 

 orange-colored fruits, about one-fourth of an inch in diameter, are 

 edible and eagerly sought after by boys. 



CEEATOXIA SILIQUA. Carob. Evergreen tree, 20 feet high, 

 with thick trunk and shining leathery leaves. The female trees pro- 

 duce dark-brown pods, about 4 to 10 inches in length, commonly 

 known as St.-John's-bread ; these are eaten for their sweetish pulp. 

 They also form a very nutritious feed for cattle. 



CHAEX"0:^IELES CATHAYEXSIS. From F. X. Meyer, China. 

 A shrub or small tree, the fruits of which are prized for their strong, 

 pleasant aroma. Used in China for perfuming rooms; also for pre- 

 serves. Leaves turn rich scarlet in the faU. Probably not hardy 

 north of Philadelphia, except in sheltered locations. Known also as 

 Cydonia cathayensis. 



40550. CHAETOSPER^^rmi GLUTIXOSm. From TTihiam 

 S. Lyon, Manila, Philippine Islands. A Philippine tree allied to 

 Citrus, and recommended for trial in semiarid regions as a stock for 

 the cultivated citrus fruits. Occurs on gravelly hiUsides almost 

 devoid of rainfall during seven months of the year. It is probably 

 susceptible to frost. 



