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43862. POPULUS MAXIMOWICZII. Japanese poplar. 



From the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain, Mass. A magnificent 

 large poplar, said to be the largest in eastern Asia — up to 100 feet 

 in height. The pale-brown branchlets are densely hairy, and the 

 nearly circular leaves are whitish or rusty beneath. Its attractive 

 foliage and shapely head make it a very desirable tree. Native of 

 eastern Siberia and northern Japan. Hardy in the Northern States. 



22363. POPULUS SIMONII. Poplar. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Shiling, Chihli, China. Forma fastigiata. One of the balsam poplars, 

 the odor of which is particularly noticeable when the young leaves 

 are developing. This form looks somewhat like the Lombardy 

 poplar, but makes a more pleasing impression. Thrives in sandy soil. 

 Hardy at Arnold Arboretum, near Boston, Mass. 



26812. POPULUS SINENSIS. Poplar. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Orianda, Crimea, Russia. Stately white-trunked tree, often attain- 

 ing a height of 80 feet or more, with a remarkable pyramidal habit. 

 Old trees branch out and lose their pyramidal shape. Of value in 

 the Western States for Avindbreaks and as an ornamental park tree. 



22861. POPULUS SUAVEOLENS. White-barked poplar. 



From F. N. Meyer, Wutaishan, Shansi. China. Grows at high alti- 

 tudes and is valuable for sand binding. Frequently planted along 

 ravines to prevent erosion and damage to lands below. Suggested 

 for similar use and avenue planting in this country. The young 

 bark of the tree is green. 



39900. POPULUS SUAVEOLENS PRZEWALSKII. Poplar. 

 Collected by F. N. Meyer near Kagoba, Kansu, China. Tall, stately 

 tree with trunk of ashy gray color, quite distinct from any of the 

 common poplars; leaves large, somewhat grayish beneath. Found 

 usually where soil retains its moisture ; of value as an avenue or park 

 tree for mild-wintered sections of the United States. 



38232. POPULUS sp. Poplar. From F. N. Meyer, Beetchi, 

 Shansi, China. Poplar of remarkable f astigiate growth found grow- 

 ing on dry loess table-lands. Seemingly very drought resistant. 

 May possibly prove of value as a windbreak for drier parts of the 

 United States. Should be tested on the loess soils of Iowa and 

 Nebraska. 



41260. PREMNA MICROPHYLLA. Ornamental deciduous 

 shrub collected by F. N. Meyer, Mokanshan, Chekiang, China. Bush 

 8 to 10 feet high, with glossy green leaves, resembling those of a 

 lilac, and panicles of white flowers, which later are supplanted by 

 small black drupes. Thrives in semishady places. Of possible value 

 as a hedge shrub for mild- wintered locations. 



