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CASTANEA PUMILA X CKENATA. Hybrid chestnut. A 

 hybrid between the American chinkapin and the Japanese chestnut, 

 produced by Dr. Walter Van Fleet. Good producer and strongly 

 resistant to the chestnut bark disease. Nuts of fair quality, inter- 

 mediate in size between the chinkapin and Japanese chestnut. 



40035 and 40036. CASTANEA sp. Chestnut. From F. N. 

 Meyer, Huihsien, Kansu, China. A species of medium tall growth; 

 trunk more slender and bark smoother than in C. mollissima; also 

 the leaves, burs, and nuts are smaller. Prefers well-shaded situations 

 and damp soil. Of value as a nut-bearing tree. 



44664. CATALPA BUNGEI. From Prof. Joseph •Bailie, Nan- 

 king, China. Ornamental Chinese tree, up to 100 feet in height, 

 somewhat resembling the ordinary catalpa or bean tree, C. bignon- 

 ioides, of the Eastern States. It has much smaller leaves and some- 

 what smaller flowers, white with purple dots. Has proved hardy at 

 the Arnold Arboretum. The strong, light, and durable timber is 

 said to be in much demand. Native of northern China. 



24714. CATHA EDULIS. Khat. From Mr. T. Gerolimato, 

 Harrar, Abyssinia. The khat tree of Arabia and Abyssinia, where 

 its culture is an important industry. The leaves are chewed by the 

 Arabs for the stimulating effect produced by the alkaloid which they 

 contain. Distributed under special restrictions by the department 

 for investigative purposes only. 



40017. CEPHALOTAXUS DRUPACEA SINENSIS. From 

 F. N. Meyer, Kwanyintang, Shensi, China. Evergreen conifer, 

 growing into a tall shrub or rarely a small gnarled tree. Somewhat 

 resembles C. fortunei, but of more dense growth. Especially beauti- 

 ful when young, and the sucker growth is even more compact than 

 young plants. Withstands much shade and thrives on rocky land. 

 Of value as an ornamental in mild-wintered parts of the United 

 States. 



CHAENOMELES LAGENAEIA CATHA YENSIS. 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 per- 

 fuming rooms; also for preserves. Leaves turn rich scarlet in the 

 fall. Possibly not hardy north of Philadelphia except in sheltered 

 locations. Known also as Cydonia cathayensis. 



