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23028. CITRUS LIMONIA. Lemon. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Fengtai, China. Dwarf, ornamental lemon, cultivated by the Chi- 

 nese as a decorative plant in the winter. Small pot plants are 

 frequently observed with a dozen large lemons on their branches. 

 Readily propagated from cuttings. For testing as an ornamental 



and for breeding experiments in this country. 



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CITRUS MEDICA. Citron. Shrub or small tree, with long, 

 irregular branches that root wherever they touch the ground. Flow- 

 ers large with the petals white above, reddish purple below. Fruits 

 large, 6 to 10 inches by 4 to 6 inches. The candied peel is much 

 used in confectionery and cakes. Very sensitive to cold. 



CITRUS SINENSIS. From Dorsett, Shamel, and Popenoe, 

 Bahia, Brazil. Navel orange, from the native home of this fruit. 

 Selected types from trees of superior productiveness and fruits of 

 excellent quality. Introduced for trial in orange-growing districts 

 in comparison with types of navel oranges now under cultivation. 



38708. CLAUCENA LANSIUM. Wampee. From Honolulu, 

 Hawaii, through E. V. Wilcox. Seedlings from the place of A. J. 

 Campbell. Low, spineless, very odorous tree, related to citrus, upon 

 which it can be grafted. Fruit the size of gooseberries, pubescent, 

 with balsamic fragrance; rather a condiment than a dessert fruit. 

 Grows well in Florida. Should be tested as a stock for Citrus. 



22620. CLEMATIS RECTA MANDSHURICA. From F. N. 

 Meyer, Shinglungshan, China. Herbaceous perennial, 2 to 3 feet 

 high, with erect stems terminating in panicles of large white flowers. 

 For testing as an ornamental or as a cut-flower plant. 



42688. X CLEMATIS VEDRARIENSIS. A beautiful hybrid 

 Clematis, 16 to 20 feet high, from Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, 

 France. Obtained by crossing C. chrysocoma and C. montana rubens. 

 The hybrid has preserved the beautiful rose color (though slightly 

 paler) of the latter; but has much larger flowers (up to 2f inches 

 across), and is more vigorous and more branching. Blooms in late 

 spring and early summer. 



40704. CLEMATIS sp. From F. N. Meyer, near Tanchang, 

 Kansu, China. A bushy species with yellow flowers, found amidst 

 dry rocky debris at 5,000 to 7,000 feet altitude. For trial as a 

 border shrub in dry regions. 



