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36854. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Peking, China. Trees of tall growth, few branches, and very large 

 leaves; bearing large elongated fruits tapering toward the end, color 

 rich reddish brown, meat firm, flavor sweet, Possesses fair keeping 

 qualities. Chinese name Yu tsao, or tooth jujube, referring to the 

 tapering, cylindrical fruits. 



37476. ZIZIPHUS JUJIJBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Lingpau, Honan, China. A variety bearing large reddish-brown 

 fruits. Flesh very sweet but not very firm in texture. Fruits often 

 as large as small hens' eggs. Used by the Chinese baked in bread. 

 Chinese name Ta Jiong tsao, meaning " large red jujube." Hardy 

 tree, drought resistant, spiny. 



37484. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Sianfu, Shensi, China. A curious form, producing strikingly zigzag- 

 shaped branches ; grown primarily as an ornamental in gardens. The 

 fruits are round, of medium size, and of a pleasant, sweet taste. 

 Chinese name Sa tsao, or " tasteful jujube." 



38243. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer, 

 vicinity of Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. One of the most famous 

 jujubes in China. Trees of open-spreading habit. Fruits large, 

 often If inches long and 1| inches in diameter, round oblong, ma- 

 hogany brown. Flesh very sweet and quite firm. Said to be a very 

 valuable tree. Chinese name Ta yuan tsao, meaning " big round 

 jujube." 



38244. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. Collected by F. N. 

 Meyer, Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. • A local variety known as 

 T'iao tsao, or " stick jujube," because of the elongated, cylindrical 

 shape of the fruits, which are of medium size and a mahogany-brown 

 color. Said to be good when eaten fresh but are best when preserved. 



38245. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer, 

 vicinity of Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. Reported to bear fruits 

 of medium size, of tapering, elongated form ; good only when fresh. 

 Chinese name Shui men tsao, meaning "water breath jujube." Chi- 

 nese jujubes are grown very commonly on loess, wind-formed soils 

 similar to formations in Iowa and Nebraska. Should be tested there. 



38246. ZIZIPHUS JUJUBA. Jujube. From F. N. Meyer, 

 Paihsiangchen, Shansi, China. A variety of medium size, with 

 much elongated and somewhat pointed fruits of light reddish-brown 

 color. These are said to taste best when brandied. Trees vigorous, 

 with long, spreading branches. Chinese name CM chin tsao, or 

 " chicken-heart jujube." 



