PUNICA GRAN ATU M. 



Pomegranate. Evergreen shrub with 

 attractive, usually scarlet flowers, and 

 large round fruits. The skin is leath- 

 ery, and encloses a large number of 

 small seeds, each surrounded by a lay- 

 er of pink acidulous pulp, eaten out 

 of hand or used to prepare a refresh- 

 ing drink. Flavor vinous, very pleas- 

 ant. Rind contains tannin and is used 

 in the manufacture of " Morocco " 

 leather. 



PYRUS BETULAEFOLIA.Pear. 



Tall, rather narrow Chinese tree, 

 with pale foliage, comparatively small 

 ilowers and russet fruits rarely more 

 than an inch in diameter. Fast 

 growing, shapely tree, hardy in the 

 dry cold regions of this country and 

 Canada. Unfortunately often suffers 

 from pear blight. Used extensively by 

 the Chinese as a stock. Grows easily 

 from cuttings. For breeders of culti- 

 vated pears. 



39723. QUERCUS INSIGNIS. 



Mexican White Oak. From C. A. Pur- 

 pus, Zacuapam, Vera Cruz, Mexico. A 

 rapidly growing tree, very different 

 in habit from most oaks. Is quite erect, 

 reaching a height of 75 feet, and send- 

 ing out large ibranches 30 or 40 feet 

 above the ground. It is best suited to 

 a moist, warm climate. 



