CHAEN0^3ELES CATHAY- 

 ENS IS. From F. N. 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 preserves. 

 Leaves turn rich scarlet in the fall. 

 Probably not hardy north of Phila- 

 delphia, except in sheltered locations. 

 Known also as Cydonia cathayensis. 



40550. CHAETOSPERMUM 

 GLUTI NOSA. From Wm. S. Lyon, 

 Manila, P. 1. A Philippine tree allied 

 to Citrus, and recommended for trial 

 in semi-arid regions as a stock for the 

 cultivated citrus fruits. Occurs on 

 gravelly hillsides almost devoid of 

 rainfall during seven months of the 

 year. It is probably susceptible to frost. 



40392. CHALCAS EXOTICA. 



Orange Jessamine. From W. J.TutcIi- 

 er, Hong Kong, China. A small 

 rutaceous tree with pale bark and pin- 

 nate leaves. Leaflets 5 to 9 inches, 

 dark green above, paler below. The 

 panicles of white bell-shaped flowers 

 are very fragrant. Fruit, small red 

 berry, 2-5 to 1-2 inch long. Grown in 

 greenhouses on account of the abund- 

 ant fragrant flowers. Being tested as 

 stock for citrus fruits. 



